Feb 09, 2010
Federation of Credit Joins Twitter and Linkedin

Dec 18, 2009
FCFP would like to thank you to those who have joined us for our Annual Holiday Networking Event

Dec 17, 2009
FTI Consulting presents: 2009 Retail Report

Oct 08, 2009
Smyth Solutions and TRE Partner to Provide America's Businesses with Fast Access to Capital at Competitive Rates

Message from the President: Annual Update
April 13, 2009

As our annual membership meeting on April 30, 2009 approaches, I would like to share with you some of the accomplishments FCFP has achieved thanks to your support, our Board of Directors dedication, and our sponsors who believe in our mission statement of education.

The FCFP hosted 23 educational sessions this past year, a significant amount being conducted via webinar with up to 80 attendees at a time. Three networking events were held with approximately 100+ attendees at each.

Great progress was made on our membership numbers as well. The Board of Directors embarked on a membership campaign that was very personal. Their efforts included picking up the phone and personally inviting their peers, volunteering as presenters for educational sessions and contributing insightful articles to our online library. Membership team leader, Kerry Prata, and the Smyth Solutions team lent their support by reaching out to new companies through targeted calling and email campaigns. As a result, 70 new members joined FCFP raising our membership to a total of 785.

Plans for 2009 include the annual Wine Tasting Networking Reception to be held on May 20, 2009 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the historic Mansion located on the grounds of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. This traditional event brings together credit, collections and accounts receivable executives to meet new peers and reconnect with old friends and colleagues.

Our educational line-up will continue to include varied webinar sessions plus live, in-person workshops whenever possible. We are looking into some exciting new networking venues and events for 2009 and look forward to hearing your suggestions. If you have any comments or recommendations please feel free to contact me at yalvarez@federationofcredit.com.

Looking forward to seeing you this May at the Wine Tasting Networking Event!

We would like to welcome and congratulate the following new Members:

Barbara Barra, Musical Distributors
Charles Brown, Hapco Farms Inc.
Craig Neiman, Crayola, LLC
Bill Bishop, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Karen Cox, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Clint Dissinger, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Joseph Duchesneau, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Peter Fartuch, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Michael Graham, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Jeff Hoskavich, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Bob Renaldo, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Stephanie Schwager, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Bobbi Shook, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Karen Spagnoletti, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Kim Wismer, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Sue Yeager, Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Allen Solomon, Consultant
Tony Wilson, Global Medical
Joe Zaro, New Castle Building
Michael D'Antonio, Consultant
David Sayre, Carpenter Company
Randy Fooks, Blanco America
Gregg E. Canigiani, Bloomnet
Tanny Diaz, Dynapac USA
Richard Hasting, Global Hunter Securities
Albert Alvarez, Faconnable USA
Robert Burbank, Brenntag Northeast Inc.
Joel Solomon, Weir & Partners LLP
George Herriott, Itochu International Inc.
Michelle Tigor, MBC Precision Imaging
Mitch Kushner, United Shipping Solutions
Abbey Yun, LG Electronics USA Inc.
Holly Smith, Sharp Energy Inc.
Leon Lobos, Engel Machinery
Al Fluck, Kenseal Construction Products Corp.
Pete Tomasi, Hudson Valley Bank
Matt Skudera, Coach, Inc.
Gina Tygert, Globalspec, Inc.
Kevin McFarland, Waco
Bob Lasalvia, Hunter Douglas Inc
Janet Rodderham, U.S. Pharmacopeia
Peter Christoforou, Midray
Ellen Lefr, Qliktech
Kevin Doyle, Turtle & Hughes Inc.
Lori Kudish, Water Journey

Member Announcements
August 1, 2008

Congratulations to FCFP members Steven Cassel of Gerdau Ameristeel, Lina Petrocelli of Maresk Line, and Andrew St. Clair of Olympus on their recent completion of their Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designations.

Additionally, FCFP would like to welcome the following new members:

Annmarie Aune, American Media Inc.
Amy Lynn Daniels, MDS Pharma
Ronald Doyle, Weichert Relocation Resources
Lee Howard, McCormick & Company
Eileen McDonnell, Jarden Consumer Products
Tulloch Townsend, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler

New FCFP Members
June 16, 2008

The following members recently joined the FCFP. On behalf of the FCFP and our membership we welcome:

Gerry Beckett, Toyoto Tsusho
Sean Brown, Trademark Plastics
Sue Danz, Sony BMG
Mark Defilipis, Skyline Steel
Brian Garrity, Hayward Industries
Andrew Jenkins, BP Solar
Tod Lipsky, Automatic Switch
Grace Mark, RAB Lighting
Lew McConnell, Aggregate Industries
Mary Ann Morris, Woodstream
Ron Petraglia, August Silk
Mark Pishock, Consultant
Jennifer Thomas, HomeCare Industries

FCFP Member Receives Recognition
Petry Media Corporation Press Release
June 2, 2008

PETRY MEDIA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PROMOTION
Michael Denson Promoted to Vice President, Credit and Collections

New York, NY (June 2, 2008) - Petry Media Corporation, a leader in the nation's $8 billion spot television advertising market, today announced that Michael Denson has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Credit and Collections, effective immediately. Mr. Denson was previously Director, Credit and Collections. He joined Petry Media in 1994. Mr. Denson is responsible for the credit, collection and cash function for Petry Media's different divisions.

Steve Berlin, Chief Financial Officer noted, "Michael is a real asset to our company. His long experience in the Credit and Collections field, and the media industry in particular provide our company and clients with another level of service that is invaluable. Michael really is the best in the business!"

Mr. Denson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Pace University. He is the Chairman of the New York Media Credit Group and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Media Financial Management Association, formerly known as the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association (BCFM). During 1999 and 2000, Mr. Denson was Chairman of the National Media Credit Association, on the Board of the BCCA and a member of the Board of Directors for the New York Credit and Financial Management Association. He was also Editor of the BCCA Credit and Collections Handbook published in 2004 and planned Regional New York Credit and Collection Seminars from 2002 through 2007.

Mr. Denson has written articles for The Financial Manager magazine and serves on the magazine's Editorial Advisory committee. He has spearheaded an industry wide project for creating an Electronic Media Credit Application, and was recently awarded the BCCA Member Contributor Award in recognition of his invaluable contributions and leadership.

Announcement
April 10, 2008

On Thursday, April 10, 2008 the Board of Directors of the Federation of Credit and Financial Professionals approved the resolution passed by the Executive Committee appointing Yesinne Alvarez as President of FCFP.

A Message From the President

It is with a great deal of excitement and gratitude that I address my fellow FCFP members today. I spent the early stages of my career in credit management and the past 10 years providing services to the credit community. With this knowledge of the credit industry, I am looking forward to working with our dedicated board and yourselves to continue FCFP's mission of professional development and information sharing. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you and look forward to meeting you at our upcoming networking events and educational forums.

Regards,
Yesinne Alvarez
President
Federation of Credit and FinancialProfessionals
yalvarez@federationofcredit.com