Tag: CBA

Despite having 15 years of experience in credit, Yvonne Garcia, CBA, area credit manager at Minka Lighting/Ferguson (Corona, CA), decided to further her education through the Credit Business Associate (CBA) certification to strengthen her knowledge of credit and collections—a decision fully supported by her employer.

For Harris Katz, CBA, senior accounts receivable analyst at TD Synnex (Clearwater, FL), earning his CBA designation helped him properly adjust to the world of credit management.  

Growth is never linear. Even if two people take the same path, they may arrive at different places. At NACM, we keep this in mind when supporting our members through their professional certification journeys. 

Credit management is often seen as a hands-on, learn-as-you-go profession. Most professionals describe falling into it with little idea of what to expect, only to quickly realize they’re exactly where they need to be. But this profession isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires grit, genuine passion and a specific kind of know-how—best attained by earning a professional certification. 

For Erica Burke, CBA, manager, credit and collections at Superior Essex International LP (Fort Wayne, IN), her desire to learn and grow sparked a journey toward the Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation.

Encouraged by both his manager and mentor, Yaseen Owen, CBF, CCRA, area financial services manager at J.R. Simplot Company, decided to enroll in NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program to earn his Business Credit Associate (CBA) and eventually, his Credit Business Fellow (CBF).

The CBF is one of six designations that comprise NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program, signaling advanced competence in business and credit law. For Gorman, this certification wasn’t just an educational opportunity—it was a way to distinguish himself among his peers.

After earning her bachelor’s in business administration and international business in 2008, Jennifer LeMaster, CBA, CICP, AR and credit supervisor for Lhoist North America (Fort Worth, TX), decided to return to the classroom to further enhance her credit expertise by earning her certifications through NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program.

NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program helps turn lessons into stepping stones, equipping credit practitioners with the knowledge and credibility to grow and thrive in their careers.