The International Factoring Association (IFA) appointed five new members to its advisory board, each serving a two-year term. The advisory board plays an integral role in the association by providing guidance, industry perspective and thought leadership that help drive the IFA’s mission and create value for its members.
Collectively, these new board members bring extensive industry expertise and leadership experience that will strengthen the IFA’s ability to address emerging challenges, encourage forward-thinking initiatives and create lasting value for members and industry partners.
New IFA Advisory Board Members:
- Jonathan Brindley – Founder & President, Capitally Finance
- Brian Center – Partner & CEO, Quasar Capital
- Tom Croteau – President & CEO, OperFi
- Andrew Osborn – Senior Managing Director, Working Capital, Pathward
- Paige Runyard – Senior Credit & Portfolio Manager, First Business Specialty Finance
“The IFA is thrilled to add Jonathan, Brian, Tom, Andrew and Paige to our Advisory Board,” Tania Daniel, executive director of IFA, said. “Each brings valuable perspectives and a passion for the industry that will help foster innovation, strengthen member engagement and guide our organization into the future.”’
Returning IFA Advisory Board Members:
- Amanda Bowman – Senior Vice President, Sales Director, eCapital
- Andrea Knoblauch-Wright – VP, Chief Experience Officer, Phoenix Capital Group
- Amity Mercado – CEO, Countify Capital
- Clayton Richardson – CEO, American Funding Solutions
- Ben Rutkevitz – Senior VP, Alleon Capital Partners
- Hailey Thomas– President, Bison Payments
Additionally, IFA thanked its departing advisory board members, who have finished their two-year term
- 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)
