STRIPES Leadership Program celebrated 12 STRIPES Leaders on April 30, during the Commencement Ceremony, including:

• Keith Breitenbach, Vice President / Credit Officer, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.
• Zuzanna Capozzi, Vice President, Treasury, North Mill Equipment Finance
• Krista Clemente, Senior Transactions Analyst, Wintrust Commercial Finance
• David Gagnon, Vice President, Strategy and Sales Operations, Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada
• Mark Grayeck, Country Sales Manager, DLL
• Karen Lau, Assistant Vice President, Treasury, Auxilior Capital Partners, Inc.
• Zack Miller, Senior Vice President, Operations, QuickFi
• Matthew Parker, Sales Manager, Direct Lending, PEAC Solutions
• Elena Rodin, Founder & CEO, Rodin Management LLC
• Melissa Sanchez, DMV Services Title Manager, Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance
• Peggy Tomcheck, CEO / President / Founder, Aspen Capital Company, Inc.
• Justin Zeh, Operations Manager, LEAF Commercial Capital

The ceremony featured an inspiring keynote address by Gina Rigsby, Head of Commercial Operations at DLL, titled “You’ve Earned Your STRIPES: Navigating Your Leadership Journey.” Drawing from her own experiences, Rigsby reflected on the challenges and growth that come with leading self, leading others, and driving results. She guided the audience through a series of thought-provoking questions, encouraging them to consider how they could strengthen their leadership in each of these areas. With relatable stories and real-life examples, she offered practical insights into what strong leadership looks like in action. Rigsby concluded by urging the graduates to “focus on your positives with an awareness of your weaknesses” as they continue to grow in their careers.

“STRIPES gave me a mindset shift,” Breitenbach said. “I realized I could be more open about where I needed to adjust. From the very first session to exploring frames and recognizing how I was holding myself and my team back, it helped me open up and identify where those growth avenues were.”

“Our STRIPES team is incredibly proud of our recent graduates and the tremendous growth they’ve shown over the past six months,” said Lisa Rafter, CEO and Founder of STRIPES. “Cohort 6 fully embraced every aspect of the program all while building strong, meaningful connections with one another. Each of them has emerged as a leader, ready to create new possibilities for themselves, their teams, and the future of our industry.”

STRIPES next cohort will commence on May 13 with the Transformational Leadership Launch in Philadelphia.

For more information about how to become a STRIPES Leader and STRIPES Leadership Program, contact [email protected] or visit www.stripesleadership.com