Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

Calling all pet lovers in the ELFA community! Ready to show off your furry (or scaly) friends and snag some cool prizes? Join the ELFA Engage app contest! Simply post a photo and a fun fact about your favorite pet(s) on the Engage Wall in the app between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 and you could win a $25 Amazon Prime gift card and ELFA swag! 🐶🐱 Not on the app yet? No worries! Get started at https://lnkd.in/eQupdr7s Huge shoutout to the ELFA Communications Committee for this contest idea! #WeAreELFA #ELFAmugclub #weloveourmembers #weloveourpets #petloversunite

ELFA Membership Milestone Highlight: Congratulations! Thank you Ross International for your 20 years of ELFA membership and your contributions to the Association and the equipment finance industry! https://lnkd.in/eMR3mWH7   #WeAreELFA #equipmentfinance #memberbenefits

Loving all the #ELFAConvention moments being shared on LinkedIn! Here are a few more highlights: ·  Leadership Transition: Robert Boyer, CLFP passed the torch to new Chair James Cress. · Interactive Sessions: From TechTalks in The Hub to expert panels, ideas and insights were everywhere. · Advocacy Honors: Congrats to the Bank Business Council Steering Committee, led by Chair Jill McKean-Bilby, on the Advocacy Champions Award. · Keynote Highlights: Amy Walter shared insights on the political landscape, with Q&A by Andy Fishburn. · Closing Reception: Great connections, live music, and Austin vibes to wrap it up. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this convention memorable. Please save the date to join us next year at the JW Marriott in Marco Island, Florida, October 26-28, 2025! #WeAreELFA #ELFAConvention #equipmentfinance #learning #networking #weloveourmembers

ELFA Membership Milestone Highlight: Congratulations! Thank you Ray Quinney & Nebeker for your 20 years of ELFA membership and your contributions to the Association and the equipment finance industry! https://lnkd.in/eMR3mWH7   #WeAreELFA #equipmentfinance #memberbenefits

Thanks to everyone at the ELFA Annual Convention who came out for the People Power Happy Hour on Monday! Special shout out to these members for their leadership over the past year: Emerging Talent Advisory Council Chair Matthew Vazzana, CLFP, Equity Committee Chair DelRoy Stauffer, CLFP, Women’s Council Chair Catherine Roddick, and ELFA’s Eboni Preston-Laurent. SAVE THE DATE: The Power of People Summit 2025 will take place July 21-23, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. This new event will integrate key elements from ELFA’s Emergence, Equity and Women’s Leadership Forums into a unified event designed to inspire and drive industry progress. Stay tuned for details! #WeAreELFA #ELFAConvention #networking #progress #equity #leadership #emergingtalent #womenleaders

We’re thrilled to introduce ELFA’s new Board of Directors and Officers for the coming year, including James Cress, Vice President & General Manager of Flex Financial, Stryker, as the new Board Chair.   “I am honored to represent the members, board and staff of ELFA as the next Chair,” said Cress. “It is a privilege to build upon the strong foundation established by the remarkable leaders who have come before me, and I look forward to collaborating closely with CEO Leigh Lytle to bring the association’s bold vision and strategic objectives to life. I am excited about the tremendous opportunities ahead for this dynamic industry. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and growth, creating value for our members and making a positive impact on the industry and the broader economy in the coming year.” Thank you to all the members of the 2025 ELFA Board of Directors who will help drive the next era of growth in the equipment finance industry!   OFFICERS Chair: James Cress, Flex Financial, Stryker Chair-Elect: Deborah Baker, HP Inc. Immediate Past Chair: Robert Boyer, CLFP, First Commonwealth Equipment Finance Vice Chairs: Nate Gibbons, CLFP, QuickFi & Kirk Phillips, Wintrust Commercial Finance President and CEO: Leigh Lytle, ELFA Secretary: Ed Rosen, ELFA   DIRECTORS Hollis Bufferd, David Drury, Katie Emmel, Brian Eschmann, CLFP, Neal Garnett, Jon Gerson, Randy Haug, Mathew Iacobucci, Christopher Johnson, Mike Jones, Robert Moskovitz, William Perry, Brad Peterson, Theresa Provencher, Jayma Sandquist, Moorari Shah, Pasqual Slaughter, Nicholas Small, Michelle Speranza, CLFP, and Steve White.   #ELFAConvention #equipmentfinance #Leadership #Letsgo2025

The ELFA Annual Convention is in full swing, and more than 1,155 equipment finance professionals (the largest turnout in 20 years!) are gathered in Austin, Texas to bring their careers, their businesses and our industry to the next level. · Sunday kicked off with the new member and welcome receptions, where attendees networked and made new connections. · On Monday morning, ELFA Board Chair Robert Boyer, CLFP presented an update on the association, outlining a "pipeline of new initiatives" designed to bring even more value to our members. Rob and ELFA President & CEO Leigh Lytle then presented the Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award to Donna Yanuzzi, EVP. Next, Peter Zeihan took the stage with an energizing keynote on shifting global demographics and their impact on economics and politics, followed by a lively Q&A with Rob. · The morning’s breakout sessions covered everything from market expansion strategies to the global supply chain, legal insights, and data integrity. · At the Foundation luncheon, Executive Director Kelli Nienaber and Chair Zack Marsh, CLFP shared exciting updates about the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, followed by an inspiring fireside chat on leadership with Oscar Munoz and ELFA President & CEO Leigh Lytle. · Meanwhile, the Exhibit Hall is packed with forward-looking solution providers, and The Hub is hosting HubTalks and TechTalks. Make sure to stop by if you're on-site. The excitement continues through the afternoon and into tomorrow—stay tuned! #WeAreELFA #ELFAConvention #learning #networking #convention #associations

Thanks to all the #ELFAConvention attendees who volunteered at our community service projects today: planting trees with TreeFolks, packing meal kits for U.S. Hunger and riding in the Jim McGrane Charity Bike Ride. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and our hard-working volunteers, ELFA made a financial donation of $13,000 to TreeFolks and $13,000 to U.S. Hunger. We invite you all to join us in supporting U.S. Hunger to feed families as they rebuild from Hurricanes #Helene and #Milton. Please go to https://lnkd.in/e8ZaEPea to donate. Every dollar you give will provide 4 meals, packed by volunteers in their warehouse and delivered to families in need. #WeAreELFA #givingback #equipmentfinance

ELFA Board Chair Robert Boyer, CLFP welcomed two industry giants into the 2024 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame last night at the Chair Dinner preceding the ELFA Annual Convention. Congratulations to Tony Golobic, a visionary leader who built GreatAmerica Financial Services and championed exceptional customer loyalty, and Bruce Kropschot of The Alta Group, a pioneering M&A advisor whose 50+ years of contributions have shaped the equipment finance industry. Learn more about their remarkable achievements and lasting legacies: www.elfaonline.org/HOF #WeAreELFA #ELFAConvention #leadership #equipmentfinance

NEW RELEASE 🚨 : The September CapEx Finance Index (CFI), formerly the Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, reveals that new business volume among surveyed ELFA member companies grew by $10.0 billion from August to September, a monthly increase of 2.2% before rounding. Commenting on the results, Ricardo Rios, CFA, CLFP, President & COO, Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc., said, “A healthy increase in YOY business volume, especially in August and September, validates our 12-month increase in headcount as we continue strengthening our value proposition for all of CEFI’s stakeholders. A decreasing interest rate environment driving increased business volume and net interest margin will enhance bottom-line returns for CEFI and the industry until competitors become more aggressive.” https://lnkd.in/e6ysZbEk #equipmentfinance #economy #capex #leasing