The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association selected Steven Holben, CLFP, director of digital sales strategy at ENGS Commercial Finance, to join its Emerging Talent Advisory Council and re-elected Roman Gajda, director of financial technology solutions at ENGS, to serve on its Independent Business Council Steering Committee.

Holben will work with the up-and-coming members of the ELFA and member companies to encourage involvement and attract new talent to the equipment finance industry. Gajda, who already served in one term on the Independent Business Council Steering Committee, will work to represent and communicate the needs and concerns of independent lenders.

“It is an honor to have been selected to join the committee that has provided me with some really great experiences through my time in the leasing and finance industry,” Holben said. “Having seen the benefits that come from attending ETAC activities like Emergence and other networking events, I wanted to pursue joining the ETAC leadership team as a way of giving back to the group. I hope to bring some new ways to engage the emerging talent within the ELFA and continue to expand the ELFA mission.”

“Over the last two years, I have worked with my peers on the Independent BCSC, representing ENGS and the interests of the independent ELFA members,” Gajda said. “Having participated in roundtable discussions, meetings and advocating for our industry with our members to Congress, I am honored to continue my participation in the steering committee for the next two years. The work of the Independent BCSC is important to the growth and expansion of our industry and I am looking forward to the next term.”

“ENGS is very proud to have two representatives on these important initiatives within the ELFA community,” Christopher D. Johanneson, managing director of operations, marketing and digital strategy at ENGS Commercial Finance, said. “Both Steven and Roman will provide great leadership to the future of the finance industry and are committed to being involved with the association and its members.”