The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association revealed the agenda for Emergence2024, taking place July 11 – 12 in Philadelphia.

“Emergence2024 is the premier event for emerging leaders in the equipment finance industry,” Matt Vazzana, CLFP, chair of the emerging talent advisory council (ETAC), which is involved in planning and hosting the conference, said. “This event will deliver key insights, practical strategies and unique networking opportunities to accelerate professional growth. We are excited to help the next generation of talent elevate their careers and can’t wait to see everyone on July 11 – 12!”

Emergence2024 sessions include:

• After You Press Start: How to Unlock Levels to Advance as a Leader in Your Career
• Become a Multiplier of the Talent Around You
• Career Pathways
• Level Up Lightning Exchange: Ignite Your Inner Leader
• Near-Term Economic Outlook for the Equipment Finance Industry

Planning Committee

ELFA recognized the members of its 2024 ETAC who are hosting Emergence2024, as well as the task force planning the event (marked with *):

• Matthew Vazzana, CLFP, national account executive, Huntington Technology Finance (committee chair)
• *Amanda Brubaken, CLFP, group lead, Mitsubishi HC Capital America
• Eric Cable, director, lender finance and capital markets, First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance
• *Craig Colling, CLFP, senior vice president, vendor channel leader, Ascentium Capital, a Division of Regions Bank
• Lisa Corby, syndication manager, capital markets, Verdant Commercial Capital
• James Cress, vice president and general manager, Stryker Flex Financial (board of directors liaison)
• Kirsten Dargy, marketing manager, LTi Technology Solutions
• Jacquelyn Dusseau, CLFP, director of data analytics and corporate development, Fleet Advantage
• *Sylvianne Evans, CLFP, documentation manager, US Bancorp Business Equipment Finance
• Nicolas Goehring, senior vice president, lead portfolio manager, equipment financing and leasing, Associated Bank
• *Steven Holben, CLFP, senior director, digital sales strategy and originations, Mitsubishi HC Capital America
• *Trevor Kemp, senior risk analyst, Toyota Industries Commercial Finance
• *Jenaleigh Lathrop, CLFP, equipment finance trainer, Arvest Equipment Finance
• Austin Law, CLFP, portfolio manager, Stryker Flex Financial
• Will Mennesson, CLFP, vice president, head of credit, AP Equipment Financing
• *Jake Nguyen, CLFP, vice president, credit manager, Wintrust Specialty Finance
• Turner Parlin, head of U.S. business development, Alfa
• *Jordan Reeve, implementation manager, Caterpillar Financial Services
• Vanessa Roberts, CLFP, customer success coach, Leasepath
• *Kelby Spring, financial services sales manager, Equifax
• *Camtu Vo, manager of product development, DLL