CLFP Foundation

Congratulations to Dave Schaefer, CLFP and Terey Jennings,CLFP recipients of the 2026 Larry LaChance Lifetime CLFP Awards!

Their longstanding support of the CLFP designation has helped shape a culture of professional excellence and community throughout our industry. From championing certification within their respective organizations, to consistently investing in the people and relationships that make this industry special, Dave and Terey have left a lasting mark on the CLFP Community. Their commitments remind us that the connections we build and the people we encourage along the way will continue to strengthen the industry for generations to come.

Join us in celebrating Dave and Terey and thanking them for their many contributions to the CLFP Community!

Congratulations to Andrea Schmid, CLFP, the 2026 recipient of the Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence!

Andrea is a true champion of the CLFP designation at Huntington National Bank, serving as a CLFP Ambassador and an unwavering supporter of our community through efforts in hosting countless Academies, leading internal study groups, and consistently empowering her team and peers. Her dedication and genuine care for others make her a valued friend and advocate to all CLFPs across the industry.

Join us in celebrating and congratulating Andrea!

Attention all CLFPs: CLFP Day is TOMORROW!

CLFPs, join us for our virtual celebration & toast | October 8 | 2:00 PM Pacific
Find an in-person celebration and RSVP here: https://buff.ly/U7jssH6

Raise a glass with us tomorrow and celebrate 41 years of CLFPs, connections, and community! 💙🥂💛

Another great ALFP week in the books!

We’re grateful to DLL for hosting this week’s class (and their second of the year!) and for creating a welcoming space for learning. Congratulations to everyone who participated this week and invested in growing their knowledge of equipment finance. We’re can't wait for everyone to earn their CLFP letters soon!

Just TWO days until CLFP Day!

The countdown is on! On October 8th, CLFPs across the community will come together to celebrate 41 years of the one-of-a-kind designation in our industry, the people behind it, and the connections that make this community so special.

All CLFPs are encouraged to join us for our virtual celebration and toast at 2:00 PM Pacific

And if you’d rather celebrate face-to-face, in-person CLFP Day gatherings are happening around the country. Find an event near you and RSVP here: https://buff.ly/U7jssH6 Haven't RSVP’d yet? There is still time! Mark your calendar to join us as we toasts to CLFPs everywhere.

Your virtual invitation has already been mailed. Can’t find yours? Email Mel Vinson, CLFP @ [email protected] and we’ll get you the details.

We look forward to celebrating together on Thursday !

🎉 CLFP Day is THIS WEEK! 🎉
We are celebrating 41 years of the CLFP community, and all CLFPs are invited!

🥂 Virtual Celebration & Toast | October 8th | 2:00 PM Pacific
Your calendar invitation has been mailed. If you need a reminder or can’t find yours, please email Mel Vinson, CLFP at [email protected] and we’ll make sure you have your invite.

📍 Celebrating in person? CLFP Day events are happening around the country! Check out the available events and RSVP here: https://buff.ly/U7jssH6

Help us spread the word, share your CLFP Day celebrations and photos, and help us recognize the community that makes the CLFP designation so special. Join us in celebration as we raise a glass to CLFPs everywhere. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

This week in Atlanta, CLFPs came together at the NEFA Fall Conference to connect and support one another. That sense of community has been part of the CLFP network from the very beginning, and it continues to shape who we are today.

We believe in sharing knowledge. We believe in showing up for each other. And we believe that caring about the people in our industry and cultivating this community makes all of us stronger. From just over 100 CLFPs in the late 1980s and early 1990s to nearly 2,000 CLFPs today, our community has grown in incredible ways.

We are grateful for every CLFP who has helped build it, and for the many who continue to carry it forward. Cheers to being a CLFP!

We are pleased to begin the new week with a celebration of our newest CLFPs who recently passed the Exam and earned their CLFP letters. Please join us in congratulating everyone, and read more here: https://buff.ly/cKxTd4m

CLFP Foundation Announces 16 new CLFP’s.

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to welcome its newest class of CLFPs: 16 industry professionals who have demonstrated mastery of the equipment finance body of knowledge by passing the rigorous CLFP Exam. Representing diverse companies and roles across the industry, these individuals have joined an elite community united by a commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice. They are: https://clfpfoundation.org/clfp-foundation-welcomes-16-new-clfps-2/