Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) President and CEO William G. Sutton, CAE, recognized Ralph Petta, Chief Operating Officer, for his 25 years of service to the association.

Petta joined the association staff in April 1987 and has served as Director of State Government Affairs, Vice President of Research and Industry Services, and Interim President. He also served as chief staff person for the association’s Foundation for several years. In his current role, he is responsible for day-to-day ELFA operations and staff coordination of programs and services designed to add value to the association’s member organizations.