Tag: Credit Management

Having spent just two years in the credit field, Melinda Parrish, CBA, credit manager at Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, IL), earned her Credit Business Associate (CBA) to increase her knowledge in the credit world. “I figured if I was going to take classes, I might as well be working towards a certification at the same time,” she said. 

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Earning one of NACM’s professional designations reflects not only a commitment to mastering the technical skills needed to thrive in the credit industry, but also a dedication to exhibiting best practices in an industry that is ever changing. For Whitney Styer, CCRA, assistant credit manager at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, (Collierville, TN), earning her Credit Business Fellow (CBF) designation helped deepen her understanding of credit.  

NACM’s annual Credit Congress & Exposition is a chance for credit professionals from across the nation to grow their network, stay current on the latest industry trends and connect with others in their field. The various educational sessions and forums provide invaluable knowledge for long-term professional and personal growth.  

Balancing continued education, work and family can be a challenge, whether you have to pay extra attention to your schedule or spend a couple of late nights studying. But the balancing act will feel worthwhile when you earn your designation, a mark of your continued efforts to learn more about the credit industry and your dedication to advancing your career.  

For those new to the B2B credit industry, earning one of NACM’s professional designations can be a big step. For Rachel Homer, credit assistant at Hajoca Corporation (Salt Lake City, UT), earning her Credit Business Associate designation helped her transition into the credit profession.  

Credit management is a dynamic profession, evolving to fit each unique business and industry. Given the vastness of the credit industry, it can be hard to stand out among your fellow credit managers. NACM’s Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals to hone their skills and obtain designations that distinguish them from their peers while aiding their career advancement.  

As more companies aim to expand regionally and globally, credit professionals must be ready for the unexpected. Earning designations through NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides credit professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate any challenges that may arise.

Earning your credit business associate (CBA) designation takes dedication, with many dividing time between work, family and coursework in order to take this big step in their career development. Maria Nicholson, CBA, assistant market credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC, (Newport News, VA), earned her CBA designation on a journey she found “intense but very gratifying.”