The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is proud to announce that 20 individuals have recently earned their CLFP designation after successfully passing the online proctored CLFP Exam. The newest CLFPs represent a wide range of companies and roles across the equipment finance industry, reflecting a shared commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards. They are: 

1. Develyn Butler, CLFP – Fraud Investigator, Stearns Bank
2. Saima Hawley, CLFP – Controller, KLC Financial, Inc.
3. Jackeline Hernandez Bravo, CLFP – Business Development Officer, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
4. Jesse Jaskolka, CLFP – Manager, Litigation & Asset Management, Stearns Bank
5. Maggie Jensen, CLFP – Credit Analyst II, Stearns Bank
6. Corey Kalinoski, CLFP – Product Manager, Northteq
7. Christina Keilly, CLFP – Operations Coordinator, Quality Equipment Finance
8. Bray MacIntosh, CLFP – Senior Usage Portfolio Administrator, Stryker
9. Brittany Malone, CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Stearns Bank
10. Alicia Moening, CLFP – Account Manager, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
11. EJ Montgomery, CLFP – Associate Manager, Financing Services, Stryker
12. Ellen Mueterthies, CLFP – Principal, Portfolio Solutions, JDR Solutions, Inc.
13. Hailey Nathe, CLFP – Account Manager, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
14. Alyson Och, CLFP – Senior Credit Analyst, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
15. Jessica Ostendorf, CLFP – Senior Funding Specialist, Stearns Bank
16. Laura Salzl, CLFP – Customer Service Specialist, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
17. Ryan Schumann, CLFP – Broker Account Manager, Stearns Bank
18. Ashley Stangler, CLFP – Post Close Documentation Specialist II, Stearns Bank
19. Alexandria Vergatos, CLFP – Account Executive, JDR Solutions, Inc.
20. Miranda Vosburg, CLFP – Vendor Review & Compliance Manager, Ameris Bank

EJ Montgomery shares, “For me, pursuing the CLFP designation was about more than adding a credential; it was about embracing the mindset of being a forever learner. The CLFP challenged me to grow, sharpen my expertise, and hold myself to the highest standards in our industry. I believe growth is contagious, and my hope is that by continuing to invest in my own development, I can encourage others to pursue their goals as well. Learning doesn’t stop at a milestone. It is something we carry with us every day.”

The CLFP designation represents the highest standard of knowledge and integrity in equipment finance, uniting professionals who are committed to advancing the industry through excellence and continued learning. There are currently Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates located throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, India, Pakistan, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. For more information, please visit www.CLFPFoundation.org.