Daryl Muller appointed ELFA’s new COO

Daryl Muller, CAE, has joined ELFA as Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary. As a key strategic partner to President and CEO Leigh Lytle, as well as the Board of Directors, Muller will be instrumental in enhancing ELFA’s internal operations, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the organization is positioned for long-term success. Learn More

(Check out the summer issue of EL&F Magazine for an exclusive interview with Daryl.)

Meet the graduates of the March Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop!

Seventeen ELFA member employees 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 Sept. 24-26 at ELFA headquarters in Washington, D.C. – don’t miss this chance to grow your expertise and network with industry peers! Learn more at www.elfaonline.org/POL.

Save the Date: ELFA’s Must-Attend Events This Summer!

Summer is shaping up to be an exciting season for equipment finance professionals, and we invite you to mark your calendars for our premier industry events in Q2 and Q3.

NEW THIS YEAR, the Best Practices Roundtables (Bank, Captive and Vendor Finance, Independent, Service Provider and Small Ticket) will be hosted on June 2 in Washington, DC, at the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, offering a collaborative setting for executives to share strategies and insights.

The Credit and Collections Management Conference is set for June 9-11 at the Westin Tampa Waterside in Tampa, FL, delivering valuable sessions on risk management and portfolio performance. 

And finally, the Power of People Summit—a groundbreaking event—set to take place July 21-22, in Baltimore, MD, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor will bring together industry leaders and professionals for two days of dynamic engagement, innovation, and collaboration. 

Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow—visit the ELFA Event Calendar for registration details, hotel information, specific event schedules and more!

Get Ready for ELFA’s Member Appreciation Week!

ELFA is excited to launch its first-ever Member Appreciation Week, happening May 19-23, 2025, to celebrate the contributions of our members to the equipment finance industry. Highlights include:

• Recognition of membership milestones, new members, volunteers, and industry leaders.
• Launch of the ELFA Pop-up Store featuring exclusive ELFA-branded merchandise.
• "Praise It Forward" campaign on LinkedIn, where members can recognize a peer and enter a drawing to win ELFA swag.

Stay tuned for more details and join us in celebrating the professionals who help drive the industry forward!

ELFA Honors Member Company Milestones

ELFA is proud to recognize and celebrate all the companies marking membership milestone anniversaries in 2025. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every member company, especially those who have been part of ELFA for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years. To see the full list of these longstanding members and celebrate their commitment to ELFA, visit the Membership Milestones page on the ELFA website. 

Kudos to the Q1 App Contest Winner

Congratulations to Bill Bullock of ATEL Capital Group for winning ELFA’s Q1 2025 mobile app contest! Bill shared his incredible accomplishment of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Engage Wall of the ELFA mobile app, and in return, he earned some fun ELFA swag! What a truly remarkable achievement! Join Bill and become a member of the #ELFAMugClub today!

Q2 Mobile App Challenge!

What's Your Favorite Podcast?

Podcasts are a powerful way to stay informed, inspired, and entertained. Whether you turn to them for industry insights, leadership advice, or engaging storytelling, we’d love to hear your top recommendation. Share your favorite podcast and why it resonates with you—we’re always looking for great content to explore! Post on the Engage Wall of the ELFA Engage mobile app for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card and ELFA swag! One winner will be chosen at random at the end of Q2. Download the app today to enter the contest at www.elfaonline.org/app.

#ELFAMugClub #WeAreELFA

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