The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation said that seven individuals who recently took the eight-hour online CLFP exam have passed.  The newest CLFPs are:

• Briana Allen – funding operations manager, Allegiant Partners
• Rob Boyer – president, Susquehanna Commercial Finance
• Matt Crawley – asset manager, Arvest Equipment Finance
• John Farris III – president, National Truck and Trailer Leasing
• Marc Gingold – vice president of Syndications, Fleet Advantage
• Brian McMahon – data analyst, Fleet Advantage
• John Pitre – vice president/equipment finance specialist, Arvest Equipment Finance

When asked why he pursued the designation, McMahon stated, “I joined the equipment finance industry shortly after graduating college. I was aware of the CLFP organization not long after I began my career and I knew it was something I wanted to do; not only to pursue my personal education and growth, but to be part of the lease and finance professional’s network. I believe I am now part of a community where I can not only share ideas but also learn from others who have some illustrious years in the business under their belts.”

The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers and peers in the equipment finance industry. There are currently 401 active CLFPs and associates.