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.
SFNet Committees
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 is October 1 to September 30.
- Most committees meet online monthly and require active participation. Meeting schedule is at the discretion of the committee chair.
- Join our Committee Orientation on Zoom in October (date TBA) to learn about 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 is right for you.
AI and Innovation Committee
Addresses best practices in lending data, analytics & technology. Seeks opportunities for long-term growth by organizing seminars and conferences to further technologies that will positively impact secured lending.
Asset-Based Capital Conference Planning Committee
Plans the annual SFNet Asset-Based Capital Conference. Barry Bobrow, Chair.
Chapter Leaders Committee
Aligns regional and national programming, develops and shares best practices. Limited to Chapter Leaders only. Kathleen Parker, Chair.
Convention Planning Committee
Plans and develops panels, speakers, venue selection and more for the SFNet Annual Convention. Jason Hoefler, Chair.
Data Committee
Assists in the development of SFNet data and research initiatives, including the Market Sizing & Impact Study and the semi-annual Market Pulse report. Provides insights, analysis and development of ongoing ABL & Factoring Surveys in addition to Quarterly ABL reports. Ian Fredericks, Chair.
Professional Development Committee
Develops workshops, courses, and other offerings designed to provide ongoing professional development. Conducts needs analyses to determine industry requirements. Mignon Winston, Chair.
Emerging Leaders Committee
Focuses on more deeply engaging young professionals through networking and professional development initiatives. Boudewijn Smit, Chair.
Factoring Committee
Brings awareness to new and pending regulations and legislation affecting factors. Plans educational webinars, forums and panels geared toward the factoring community. Tina Capobianco, 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. Recommends the selection of the independent auditors for the annual year-end audit. By invitation only.
Entrepreneurial (IFR) Planning Committee
Plans the annual SFNet Independent Finance Roundtable. Miin Chen, 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. 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.
Content Council
Assists editorial staff in content ideas for our print and digital publications. Members are asked to also submit content, where possible.
Supply Chain Finance Committee
Plans and develops panels and speakers for SFNet’s Supply Chain conference and related content for media with the goal of advancing the interests of this cohort. Bryan Ballowe, Chair.
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.
To volunteer for a committee, click below and fill out our form.
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