ELFA Elects New 2027 Board of Directors
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association has confirmed its new leadership slate and board members for the coming year.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in People
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The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) has officially elected its board of directors and executive officers for 2027. The leadership team will guide the organization as it oversees a significant segment of the national equipment finance industry.
Why it matters
The board election is a crucial governance step for the ELFA, ensuring continued representation for the association's member companies. These leaders are responsible for directing the strategic path of an industry that supports essential equipment investment across the country.
The ELFA represents over 600 member companies operating within the $1.5 trillion U.S. equipment finance sector. The new leadership was selected through a recommendation process by the Nominating Committee and a subsequent general membership vote.
The players
Nathan Gibbons
He serves as the Chief Experience Officer at QuickFi and is the newly elected 2027 Board Chair for the ELFA.
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association
This trade association represents over 600 member companies within the $1.5 trillion U.S. equipment finance industry.
The details
Nathan Gibbons, the Chief Experience Officer at QuickFi, has been tapped to serve as the 2027 Board Chair. The election process involved recommendations from the ELFA Nominating Committee before receiving final approval from the organization's voting membership.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The ELFA officially announced the new board and officers.
2027: This represents the term length for the newly elected board members.
Market Landscape
The 2027 ELFA board election cycle follows the established governance patterns set by the organization to ensure stable leadership. This move maintains organizational continuity within the competitive equipment finance market, positioning the association to continue advocating for its 600 member firms.
Member companies within the equipment finance industry can expect the new board to represent their interests in federal and regulatory discussions throughout the upcoming year. The leadership shift ensures consistent policy advocacy for businesses relying on the $1.5 trillion finance sector.
The takeaway
The appointment of Nathan Gibbons as Board Chair signals a focus on experience-led governance within the leasing and finance sector for the upcoming year. Association members should prepare for the organization's 2027 strategic initiatives as the new board officially takes office.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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