Richard Gumbrecht

Richard Gumbrecht serves as the Chief Executive Officer of both Secured Finance Network (formerly Commercial Finance Association) and the Commercial Finance Association, where leadership emphasizes the secured finance industry with nearly 300 member companies. Gumbrecht has held key positions in various organizations, including Director on the Board of Verdant Commercial Capital and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. Previously, Gumbrecht was Chief Growth Officer and Chief Marketing and Operations Officer at EverBank Commercial Finance, and co-founded US Express Leasing, achieving significant capital raising and growth. Gumbrecht's extensive experience also spans roles at GE Capital, where responsibilities included leading corporate marketing and managing significant business units. Educational credentials include an MBA in Strategy and General Management from Adelphi University and a BBA in Marketing from Hofstra University.