The National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers welcomed 118 brokers to its annual conference, exceeding 2015’s total by 14%.

Additional highlights from the conference, which was held in Las Vegas from April 28-30 include:

• Celebration of NAELB’s 25th Anniversary in 2016 with a special reception focused on recognition of NAELB’s founders/charter members and past presidents.
• Keynote speech by Olympic gold medal winner John Naber, who recounted Olympic stories of discipline, sacrifice and teamwork to encourage attendees to “follow the Olympian secrets” in their businesses.
• 15 education sessions and six networking events.
• Presentation of the NAELB President’s Award to Theresa Kabot of Kabot Commercial Leasing.
• Recognition of NAELB’s support for the CLFP Foundation by its Executive Director Reid Raykovich, who also recognized new CLFP Carrie Radloff who holds a committee leadership role in NAELB.