Todd Buzard, CLFP, CPA of First American Equipment Finance was awarded the annual Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence by the Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation.

The award was created to acknowledge the CLFP who has contributed the most to the industry and best represents the CLFP ideals for the year.

Reid Raykovich, CLFP, executive director for the CLFP Foundation said, “Todd has selflessly devoted time to the foundation’s efforts to educate not only those within his company, but to attendees at our Academies for Lease & Finance Professionals. He is a favorite amongst attendees for his calm demeanor, and his knowledge.”

Alan Sikora, CLFP, CEO of First American Equipment Finance said, “The CLFP is the preeminent credential in the equipment leasing industry. Todd’s commitment to helping his First American colleagues and other industry professionals achieve this designation is admirable. His efforts augment his students’ professional development while furthering the progression of the equipment finance industry.”

The CLFP designation identifies individuals as knowledgeable professionals to employers, clients, customer and peers in the leasing industry.