The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 9 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam, have passed.  They are:

• Kelly Black-Swartz, CLFP – Accountant / AVP & Asst Sec, First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance
• Nicholas Crawford, CLFP – Sales Support Associate, Auxilior Capital Partners, Inc.
• Max DeVellis, CLFP Associate – President, EquipLoan
• Elonzo Fairbanks, CLFP – Credit Analyst, Auxilior Capital Partners, Inc.
• Adrene Moulton-Palmer, CLFP – Structured Credit Analyst, DLL
• Daniel Oyekanmi, CLFP Associate – Senior Syndication Analyst, Element Fleet Management
• Kevin Rice, CLFP – Vice President, Client Development, Financial Partners Group
• Carlos Santos, CLFP – Vice President of Credit & Risk, Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc.
• Andrea Tsao, CLFP Associate – Assistant Vice President, First American Equipment Finance

“I decided to obtain the certification because, although I have been in the financing industry for some time in positions related to corporate credit and relationship management, I had never been directly exposed to the commercial equipment finance industry,” shared Carlos Santos. “The program greatly helped me understand the complete cycle of equipment financing, from the moment the sale begins, approval, funding, and portfolio management. The exam was quite challenging since it is very comprehensive and covers many areas of the business. Anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge in this industry should go through the process.”

Adrene Moulton-Palmer attended the spring DLL ALFP and shares, “The CLFP designation offers a wealth of knowledge and incorporates all areas of leasing. With ten years of experience in leasing I was still able to learn about areas I had no experience in. This allowed me to broaden my knowledge base and to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the industry as a whole.  I was excited to be given the opportunity to earn a certification while learning about my industry. I am a more confident leasing professional thanks to the CLFP Foundation and DLL.”