The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 12 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are:

• Jennifer Bell, CLFP – Funding Team Lead, AP Equipment Financing
• Justin Blumenstein, CLFP – Data Analyst, AP Equipment Financing
• Erin Burruto, CLFP Associate – Assistant Vice President, Program Manager, First American Equipment Finance
• Timothy Campbell, CLFP Associate – Account Executive, OceanFirst Bank
• Emmet Clarke, CLFP – Senior Operations Manager, Tokyo Century (USA) Inc.
• Danielle DeGraeve, CLFP – Vice President, Strategic Accounts and Marketing, US Capital Corporation
• Michael Lazarz, CLFP – End of Lease Specialist, CoreTech Leasing, Inc.
• Tessa-Marie Menees, CLFP Associate – Project Manager, Dext Capital
• Stephanie Mergen, CLFP – Financial & Project Analyst, Stearns Bank
• Melanie Phillips, CLFP – Vice President, First American Equipment Finance
• Molly Pulito, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, First American Equipment Finance
• Sebastian Salgado Gonzalez, CLFP – Senior Operation Officer, Tokyo Century (USA) Inc.

“I chose to pursue obtaining my CLFP because as a young person in leasing, I’m eager to learn as much as possible about the industry as a whole,” said Emmet Clarke of Tokyo Century USA. “Learning the different aspects of leasing has always drawn my attention. Seeing so many of the leaders at my company having this certification and talking so highly of it drove me to try and obtain it.”

Timothy Campbell of OceanFirst Bank said, “I chose to pursue the CLFP designation to build the foundational knowledge required for success in the equipment finance industry. I knew earning the designation would require commitment and extensive study, which would be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable results in growth, so I knew this would be a great opportunity to advance my career.”

The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the commercial equipment finance industry. There are Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates located throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, India, Pakistan, Africa, and Australia. For more information, visit http://www.CLFPFoundation.org.