The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced 13 attendees completed its two-day, instructor-led “Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance” curriculum in June, which culminated in their completing an exam and being awarded certificates of achievement signifying their exposure to and understanding of the basics of equipment leasing and finance. They are:
- Scott Davidson, Gulf Coast Bank and Trust
- Jake Domres, Trans Lease, Inc.
- Ali Kaddou, VFS LLC
- Abby King, Huntington Equipment Finance
- John Kounalis, Trans Lease, Inc.
- Annie Marshall, Solifi
- Dan Reveles, Hyundai Capital America
- Mariana Robeaux, KLC Financial LLC
- Daan Slaats, Huntington Equipment Finance
- Thanh Tran, TrinityRail Leasing & Management Services
- Jerell Vincent, Fifth Third Bank, National Association
- Jacob Williams, Magnolia Bank
- Cameron Meade, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
The course was led by retired credit executive and long-time ELFA member Kevin P. Prykull, CLFP, Adjunct Professor in Finance at Duquesne University. The Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop is designed to teach the fundamentals of personal property commercial equipment leasing and finance. The program provides participants with a strong foundation on how the equipment finance business works and where their individual responsibilities fit into the workflow, as well as an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. Attendees earn 19 CPE credits—ELFA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
The next Principles Workshop will take place Nov. 6-8 at ELFA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. ELFA members also have the option to host a Principles Workshop at their own facilities. For more information, please visit https://www.elfaonline.org/POL.