International Factoring Association announces new Board Members

The International Factoring Association (IFA) has announced six new members added to the IFA Advisory Board for a two-year term. The Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in the IFA’s operations, offering strategic counsel and specialised knowledge to increase the public’s awareness on the uses and benefits of the factoring industry as well as fostering new ideas for member organisations.

These new additions bring decades of experience that will help bolster the IFA’s ability to tackle industry complexities head-on, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth initiatives for members and partners alike.

New IFA Advisory Board Members:
Amanda Bowman – Senior Vice President, Sales Director, eCapital
Amity Mercado – CFO/COO, nFusion Capital
Clayton Richardson – CEO – American Funding Solutions
Ben Rutkevitz – Senior Vice President, Alleon Capital Partners LLC
Hailey Thomas – President, Bison Payments
Andrea Knoblauch-Wright – Vice President, Chief Experience Officer, Phoenix Capital Group

“We are excited to welcome Amanda, Amity, Clayton, Ben, Hailey and Andrea onto the Advisory Board” said Tania Daniel, IFA’s Executive Director. “Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to the industry will help strengthen the IFA community and inspire meaningful growth in the years ahead.”

Returning IFA Advisory Board Members for their 2nd year are:
Tina Capobianco – Senior Vice President, Operations, J D Factors
Chad Eberly – General Manager & Co-Founder, Encore Funding
Juan Estrada – CEO, Quickpay Funding
Glendon Paulk – Owner & COO, Diversified Lenders

“Additionally, we want to thank our departing Advisory Board members who have finished their two-year term; Alan Eliasof (Chief Executive Officer – Prestige Capital Finance, LLC), Kimberly Fisk (President, Factoring Division – Triumph), Lori Gustaf (SVP, Director of Transportation Factoring – FirstLine Funding Group), Kevin Laborde (CEO – Cash Flow Resources, LLC), Loren Shifrin (Founder & CEO – REV Capital), and Neely Thomas (Director – Love’s Financial LLC). We thank them for their invaluable contributions and work to advance the IFA’s mission”, according to IFA.

About the International Factoring Association

Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, with over 450 corporate members, the International Factoring Association is the largest association of commercial finance companies in the world. Members include factoring companies, asset-based lenders, and other receivables finance companies. Since 1999, the International Factoring Association has provided a forum for member organizations to meet and discuss

issues and concerns, share best practices, disseminate information, and promote a single voice to the marketplace.