Brian Schonfeld, CLFP

Brian Schonfeld, CLFP has a diverse range of work experience in the leasing and finance industry. From 2006 to the present, they have been with Pawnee Leasing Corporation, starting as a Regional Marketing Manager and then progressing to roles such as Project & Information Manager, Manager of Business Intelligence & Analytics, and Vice President of Portfolio Risk & Analytics. In these positions, they have developed statistical models, analyzed large volumes of data, led teams, and presented strategic recommendations. Prior to working at Pawnee Leasing Corporation, Brian worked at Genesis Commercial Capital, LLC from 2001 to 2006 as a National Sales Account Executive and Portfolio Manager, where they generated lease originations, cultivated relationships, and managed a $15M equipment lease residual portfolio.

Brian Schonfeld, CLFP, holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Applied Economics from the University of North Dakota, which they obtained from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Colorado State University from 2010 to 2012. Brian's undergraduate education was at UC Irvine, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science & Political Science from 1995 to 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Brian Schonfeld has also obtained certifications outside of academia. Brian is a Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) from the CLFP Foundation, which they achieved in September 2008. Furthermore, they hold an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, which they obtained in May 2019.