2012 Accomplishment Report
Certified Lease Professional Foundation
Lori Dean, CLP – Arvest Equipment Finance Receives her CLP Plaque from
Kyle Gilliam, CLP – Arvest Equipment Finance and Reid Raykovich, CLP – CLP Foundation
The CLP Foundation accepted and approved 18 applications for 2012, an increase of 450% from the previous year. Ten of those individuals passed the exam in 2012 and the rest are either studying to take the exam or planning to re-sit for it.
The following are those who gained their CLP certification in 2012:
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The CLP Foundation said farewell to Cindy Spurdle who led the Foundation from May 2000 to June 2012. In appreciation of her twelve years of service and devotion to the Foundation, an award was named after her. The Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence is an annual award given to the CLP who has contributed the most to the industry and best represents the CLP ideals. The first recipient of this award was Theresa Kabot, CLP and she was presented with the honor at the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) Funding Symposium in Washington DC.
After a nationwide search for a new Executive Director, the CLP Foundation was pleased to bring on board, Reid Raykovich, CLP as the new Executive Director. Since her hiring in April, Reid has worked non-stop to assist others who desire to learn more about the CLP certification.
The 2012 CLP Foundation Board worked with Reid to ensure that the transition of the Executive Director’s roles and responsibilities were seamless. Therefore, the Foundation would like to salute those who graciously volunteered their time and are no longer serving on the Board:
Vicki Shimkus, CLP - BSB Leasing
John G. Rosenlund, CLP - Portfolio Financial Servicing Company
Joseph G. Bonanno, Esq., CLP - Law Offices of Joseph Bonanno
Shannon Green, CLP - Orion First Financial, LLC
Katherine M. Nordendahl, CLP - Bank of the West
A sign of new enthusiasm for the Foundation came from the record number of nominations received for the 2013 Board of Directors. One of those was Amy Spragg, CLP - Pacifica Capital, “I am thrilled to be a part of the CLP Foundation Board of Directors this year and have the opportunity to give back to a program that has been so instrumental in my success. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and specifically, the marketing committee, to increase visibility within the industry and illustrate why being a member of the CLP Foundation demonstrates credibility, knowledge and professionalism.”
The Board also added the position of Chairman of the Board and elected Bob Teichman, CLP – Teichman Financial Training, “I am honored and excited to be returning to the CLP Foundation Board of Directors, particularly now when Certification is needed and appreciated more than ever. As one who has been associated with the CLP Program since its inception, I hope to use my extensive knowledge of the Program to assist the Board and the Executive Director in the continuing improvement and expansion of the CLP Program.” To learn more about the 2013 Board of Directors, click here.
The CLP Handbook and its Certification Program are used by hundreds of companies for employee training and as a way to recognize upcoming leaders within their organizations. We would like to recognize the following companies who employ three or more CLPs:
Financial Pacific Leasing (18)
First American Equipment Finance (7)
Orion First Financial, LLC (7)
Arvest Equipment Finance (5)
Bank of the West (5)
Great American Insurance (5)
Ascentium Capital LLC (4)
ECS Financial Services (4)
FirstStar Capital (3)
FSG Leasing (3)
LeaseTeam Inc. (3)
The CLP designation identifies you as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the leasing industry. There are currently 175 Certified Lease Professionals throughout the world. For more information, call Reid Raykovich at (206) 535-6281 or visit www.clpfoundation.org.