Tag: Designations

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. 

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.

The longer you work in business-to-business credit, the sooner you realize how interconnected everything is. Over the past few years, more organizations have either started operating or forming partnerships around the world. This investment has not only helped expand businesses, but it’s broadened the overall risk management perspective. 

For many credit professionals, earning a professional certification is more than a credential—it’s a commitment to continuous growth and strategic leadership. 

For credit professionals ready to transition from tactical execution to strategic leadership, the Certified Credit Executive (CCE) earned through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program provides the knowledge, credibility and network needed to make that transition. 

It’s often said that practice makes perfect. For credit professionals, the same rule applies. It is the experience gained through successes and failures that create opportunities for growth. To further refine their craft, many pursue continued education and advancement opportunities like NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program. 

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.

For Joseph Rogers, CCE, credit manager at JBS Foods USA (Greeley, CO), the lessons gained while earning his Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation have prepared him for the new year.