First American Equipment Finance announced that the 14 individuals from the company who sat through the most recent eight-hour online exam from the Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation passed. They are:

• Sarah Yarnes, assistant vice president of Sales
• Claire Donohue, assistant vice president, project manager
• Michael Berkman, assistant vice president of Sales
• Kate Ralston, vice president of Operations
• Jennifer DeLong-Giefer, vice president of Business Development
• Michael Haines, assistant vice president of Sales
• John DiMino, assistant vice president of Sales
• Ryan Gilroy, assistant vice president of Sales
• Steven Mayne, assistant vice president, project manager
• Justin Borkowski, finance specialist
• Michael Flanigan, assistant vice president of Sales
• Justin Sudore, assistant vice president of Sales
• Anthony Culiano, assistant vice president of Sales
• Jeremy Wolocki, assistant vice president of Sales

“Our colleagues at First American are genuinely committed to professional development. They add real value to clients by having a deep understanding of the equipment leasing and finance industry,” said Alan Sikora, CEO of First American Equipment Finance.

With 55 CLFPs, First American employs more CLFPs than any other company.

“I chose to pursue the CLFP designation to further my knowledge of the leasing industry, said Ralston. “Having originated my career outside of leasing and finance, I sought to gain additional understanding of the leasing industry, including credit underwriting, leasing law, accounting, and more. I found studying for and passing the CLFP exam to be a very valuable process. I am thrilled to join my fellow colleagues who have achieved the CLFP designation.”