NEFA Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors; Extends Gratitude to Outgoing Members

November 3, 2025

Northbrook, Ill. — The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors. The Board will guide NEFA’s mission of advancing the equipment finance and leasing community through education, networking, and industry leadership.

New Board of Directors

The NEFA Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the association’s business affairs, including strategic leadership, resource management, and stewardship of the association’s mission and assets. The new Board members are:

  • Executive Committee
    • President - Kim King, CLFP, Odessa
    • Vice President – Shervin Rashti, CLFP – SLIM Capital
    • Treasurer - Ron Elwood, CLFP, Navitas Credit Corp.
    • Secretary - Jaimie Haver, CLFP, Blue Street Capital
    • Immediate Past President - Paul Fogle, CLFP, Quality Equipment Finance
  • Directors
    • Jeff Bilbrey, Leasepath
    • Melissa Fisher, CLFP, MAZO Capital Solutions
    • Dave Gruber, Great American Insurance Group – Specialty Equipment
    • Tamara McCourt, CCE, CLFP, Huddle Business Capital
    • Drew Olynick, CLFP, Taycor Financial
    • Kristi Schon, Channel
    • Amy Wagner, CLFP, American Financial Partners
    • Kit West, C.H. Brown Co.

Looking Ahead
Under the leadership of the new Board, NEFA will continue to focus on strategic actions and activities that lead to long-term business growth and industry impact. NEFA remains committed to fostering knowledge exchange, cultivating professional development, and providing a platform for collaboration across the equipment finance sector.

Thanks to Outgoing Board Members
NEFA would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the outgoing Board members for their dedication, service, and leadership during their term. Their commitment has helped strengthen NEFA’s programs, enhance member value, and advance the association’s mission. We wish them continued success in their future endeavors.

  • Past President – Robert Hornby, Esq. – CSG Law
  • Director – Beth McLean, CLFP – Northland Capital

About NEFA
The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) is a national trade association comprised of professionals serving the equipment leasing and finance industry. NEFA offers educational programming, thought leadership, peer networking both in person and virtual, and industry advocacy for its members. For more information, visit www.nefassociation.org