ELFA Announces Leadership Promotions, New Hires
ELFA announced a series of staff leadership promotions and new hires designed to strengthen member engagement, expand professional development programming, and enhance industry insights for the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector. Promotions include Allyson Gale to Vice President of Federal Affairs, and new hires include Tim Mahedy named as ELFA’s Chief Economist. Read more
Save the Date: ELFA’s Must-Attend Events This Spring!
ELFA has another outstanding lineup for equipment finance professionals to attend in 2026. We encourage you to mark your calendars for these premier industry events in Q2:
The 37th Annual National Funding Conference at the historic Hilton Palmer House, Chicago, IL, April 14-16. Participants attend to meet with existing funding sources and build new relationships to support their funding strategies.
ELFA’s Investors Conference, April 30, at the Westin New York Grand Central, in NYC. This exclusive investor forum convenes capital providers, issuers, private credit funds, banks, insurance platforms, and institutional investors for an in-depth look at today’s equipment ABS and broader ABF market.
The ELFA Legal Forum scheduled for May 3-5 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD, will include a packed agenda of unparalleled networking opportunities, legal updates, UCC fundamentals, bankruptcy basics, state and federal updates, and more.
Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables, May 18-19, at the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, offers professionals in the equipment leasing and finance industry a unique opportunity to engage directly with federal policymakers while gaining insight into the political landscape shaping the industry. [Read more in “ELFA’s Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables: Bringing Industry Insights to Capitol Hill” in this issue.]
Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Visit ELFA Events for registration details, hotel information, specific event schedules and more!
Meet the Graduates of the March Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop!
Twenty participants spent two and a half days immersed in the industry, learning key concepts, sharing best practices, and exchanging insights on how they do their jobs. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, they deepened their understanding of equipment finance and built valuable professional connections. The next workshop takes place June 10–12 at ELFA headquarters in Washington, DC. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your expertise and connect with industry peers. Learn more
ELFA Member Directory Now Available
The ELFA Member Directory was temporarily unavailable post-launch of the new ELFA website. This exclusive resource is back online for connecting with equipment leasing and finance professionals nationwide. Whether you're seeking a new business partner, industry expertise, or simply expanding your network, start here.
