The Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation held its fourth Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals of 2015. The event was hosted by GreatAmerica Financial Services and all twelve of the individuals who sat for the exam at the conclusion of the event passed. Of the 12, 11 took the exam via a computer-based platform, which was offered for the first time.

“Long gone are the days of hand cramps and missed answers from illegible writing. With the launch of the online CLFP exam, the Certified CLFP Foundation can continue to grow as the premier credential of the leasing and financing industry,” said Amy Spragg, treasurer for the CLFP board of directors. “While maintaining the designation’s integrity, this new test format enables a greater number of applicants the opportunity to easily take and pass the exam.”

The 12 newest CLFPs are:

• Jennifer Finken – account manager – Equipment Finance – NCMIC Finance
• Lisa Genereux – account executive – Dell Financial Services
• Todd Jarvela – director, Direct Programs Group – GreatAmerica Financial Services
• Melissa Knutson– equipment finance manager – NCMIC Finance
• Mike Kramer – senior account manager – Diversified Capital Credit
• Ryan McHugh – vendor relationship manager – GreatAmerica Financial Services
• Nick Nielsen – vice president of sales – GreatAmerica Financial Services
• Ryan Otto – vice president, senior audit manager – BMO Financial Group
• Carrie Radloff – business development manager – American Financial Partners
• John Rodwell – vice president of business development – OIC Lender Services
• Stephanie Severin – vice president, chief credit officer – GreatAmerica Financial Services
• Tawnya Stone – director, Enterprise Strategic Technology – Great America Financial Services

The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers and peers in the equipment finance industry.