CLFP Foundation Adds 17 New CLFPs

May 20, 2025

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam have passed. They are:

  1. Joshua Allerson, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  2. James Bieda, CLFP – Vice President of Syndication and Operations, Blue Street Capital, LLC
  3. Rita Botello, CLFP – Vice President, Operations Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  4. Andy Chon, CLFP – Manager – Sales and Partnerships, Taycor Financial
  5. Ian Fine, CLFP – Vice President, Healthcare Vendor Services – Relationship Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  6. Barry Gertschen, CLFP – Senior Vice President, Head of Equipment Finance Portfolio Performance and Analytics, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  7. Carolyn Gniffke, CLFP – Contract Administration Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  8. Jeffrey Green II, CLFP – CT&I Account Manager, Commercial Finance, DLL
  9. Amber Karlheim, CLFP - Staff Accountant, ECS Financial Services, Inc.
  10. Alex Kornreich, CLFP – Sr. Account Executive/Manager, Taycor Financial
  11. Sara Lipetzky, CLFP – Inside Sales Representative, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  12. Rebecca Nelson, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Operations Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  13. Daniel Thornton, CLFP – Operations Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  14. Eric Von Esmarch, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Credit Analyst, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  15. Kiley Waters, CLFP – Vice President, Relationship Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  16. Rebecca Weisenbach, CLFP – Operations Manager, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
  17. Bradley Winkelman, CLFP – Vice President – Technology Vendor Services, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance

Eric Von Esmarch attended the U.S. Bank Equipment Finance ALFP earlier this month and shares, "I was encouraged and supported by mentors and co-workers that went through the program. I am grateful for the opportunity to round out my knowledge and fill in the blanks, as it helped to put some puzzle pieces in place."

Rebecca Nelson states, "I chose to pursue this designation to enhance my professional credibility, enhance my expertise in leasing and finance and to set me apart in a competitive fi eld. This will also open career advancement opportunities and increases my value to employers."

The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the commercial equipment finance industry. There are Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates located throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, India, Pakistan, Africa, and Australia. For more information, visit http://www.CLFPFoundation.org.