William G. Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of ELFA, will give the Opening Keynote Address at the 2011 Expo Regional Meeting of the National Equipment Finance Association, (NEFA), on November 7, at the Teaneck Marriott Glenpointe, in Teaneck, NJ.

Sutton will discuss the state of the equipment leasing and finance industry and its outlook for 2012, and provide his perspective on the Washington regulatory and political landscape.

“We’re very pleased to have Woody Sutton’s perspective on our industry,” said Gerry Egan, Executive Director of NEFA. “Woody is an engaging presenter and has a unique combination of experiences from his distinguished Navy career where he rose to the rank of Rear Admiral, service as an aide to President Ronald Reagan, service in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, and extensive service leading professional trade groups. His insights will be of special interest and value to our members at this time.”