The Chris Walker Education Fund Foundation (CWEF) has announced two new members to its board: Kayla Perlinger, Syndications Manager of Oakmont Capital Services, LLC, and Guy Selinka, Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending & Leasing at Streamline Financial.
Perlinger is an experienced equipment finance professional with wide-ranging industry knowledge. She studied Economics at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and has been actively involved with continuing education within the equipment finance industry. She enjoys creating operational efficiencies and learning about new technology. As Syndications Manager at Oakmont Capital Services, her primary roles are managing the sell desk and further developing syndication relationships.
“I look forward to expanding my career with an inspiring and committed leadership team,” said Perlinger. “I’m very excited to continue contributing my time to educational initiatives within the equipment finance industry.”
Selinka is a graduate of Cleveland State University where he majored in accounting. He began his career in finance and leasing in 1998 with Madison Financial Group in Marietta, GA. Selinka was responsible for assisting builders and contractors in comprehensive business plans with a focus on leasing and commercial financing programs. Having experienced much success working with Madison Financial Group, he formed Streamline Financial in 2004. Since the founding of Streamline Financial, his business has grown to be a well-known lending solution within the Atlanta area.
The Chris Walker Education Fund Foundation was created to honor the legacy of Chris Walker, NEFA Member and Member of NEFA’s Board of Directors.
In the spirit of Chris Walker’s passion for education and his embrace of all efforts and opportunities that supported it, the Chris Walker Education Fund continues to further the education and the professional development mission of NEFA, both within the association and beyond.
The Board of Trustees includes:
- Nancy Geary, ECS Financial Services
- Chris Enbom, Allegiant Partners
- Randy Haug, LTi Technology Solutions
- Hugh Swandel, The Alta Group
- Chris Lerma, CLFP, AP Equipment Financing