Asset-Based Capital Conference Planning Committee
Plans the annual SFNet Asset-Based Capital Conference. Barry Bobrow, Chair.
SFNet Committees
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Join an SFNet Committee: Make a Difference, Expand Your Network, and Elevate Your Impact
SFNet committees tackle key issues and opportunities in specialized areas, offering valuable insights to help shape the future of our industry. By joining, you'll have a direct hand in guiding SFNet's initiatives and shaping products, services, or advocacy positions that benefit our entire community.
Committee involvement is open to employees of SFNet member companies. Unsure if your company is a member? Click here to confirm.
Participating in a committee offers you the chance to:
- collaborate with like-minded professionals
- share your expertise and make a lasting impact
- build connections and increase your visibility
Commitment:
- Term: October 1 to September 30
- Most committees meet monthly online and require active participation
- Meeting schedule is at the discretion of the committee chair
- Orientation: Join our Zoom meeting in October (date TBA) to learn about the benefits of volunteering and how you can contribute to SFNet's mission.
Explore the list of committees below to see who is currently serving and which committee might be right for you.
Advocacy Committee
Defines SFNet’s positions and recommends action to effectively deal with proposed state and federal legislation and regulations affecting the secured finance industry. Laura Jakubowski, Chair.
Chapters Committee
Aligns regional and national programming, develops and shares best practices. Jason Hoefler, Chair.
Convention Planning Committee
Plans and develops panels, speakers, venue selection and more for the SFNet Annual Convention. Kurt Marsden, Chair.
Data & TechAI Committee
Assists in the development of SFNet’s data and research initiatives, including the Market Sizing & Impact Study and the semi-annual Market Pulse report. Provides insights, analysis and development of the SFNet ongoing Annual ABL & Factoring Surveys in addition to the SFNet Quarterly ABL reports. Ian Fredericks, Chair.
Inclusiveness Committee
Understands specific challenges and opportunities within our communities of interest and articulates the case for change. Complements and refines existing SFNet and Foundation policies and programs and supports our member’s initiatives. Henry Sosa, Chair.
Education Committee
Develops schools, workshops, seminars and other activities designed to provide ongoing education to members. The committee also conducts needs analyses to determine industry requirements. Tina Capobianco, Chair.
Emerging Leaders (Young Professionals) Committee
Focuses on more deeply engaging young professionals through networking and professional development initiatives. Kat Parker, Chair.
Factoring Committee
Brings awareness to new and pending regulations and legislation affecting factors. This Committee also plans educational webinars, forums and panels geared toward the factoring community. Paul Schuldiner, Chair.
Finance, Audit and Investment Committee
Supervises finance, accounting and auditing procedures for the association. Reviews the association's annual budget and quarterly financial results. Also recommends the selection of the independent auditors for the annual year-end audit. Committee members by invitation only.
Entrepreneurial (IFR) Planning Committee
Plans the annual SFNet Independent Finance Roundtable. Will Bence, Chair.
International Finance Committee
Promotes secured lending globally by building on existing SFNet forums, educational programs, communications and advocacy efforts. Helps countries modernize their secured transactions laws, by working with the World Bank, United Nations, UNIDROIT and other international organizations. Alister Bazaz, Chair.
International Lending Conference Planning Committee
Plans the annual SFNet International Lending Conference. David Morse & Richard Kohn, Co-Chairs.
Marketing Committee
Advances concepts and programs designed to communicate a positive image of our industry to the various publics interested in asset-based finance. The group also enhances data integrity and effectiveness of SFNet marketing initiatives. Lauren Nadeau, Chair.
Membership Committee
Studies and evaluates procedures for accepting members. Develops plans for retaining and increasing membership. Studies potential new types of membership. Reviews prospective applicants for membership. Tim Stute, Chair.
SFNet Content Council
Assists editorial staff in content ideas for our print and digital publications. Members are asked to also submit content, where possible.
Women in Secured Finance Committee
Promotes the advancement of women in leadership within the secured finance industry through networking, education and advocacy. Guelay Mese, Chair.