Tag: Professional Certification Program

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. 

In this special member spotlight, we’re highlighting Heather Re-DeGunia, CBF, CCRA, senior credit representative at Ag Processing, Inc. (Omaha, NE). As her retirement approaches, she reflects on a distinguished credit career, the lessons learned along the way and the lasting impact of NACM. 

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).

Over the past year, macroeconomic challenges have rattled the global economy and increased risk exposure in business credit. In response, credit professionals have strengthened risk management practices and pursued further education. Certifications, such as those offered through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program, provide a strategic advantage in protecting both careers and companies in a shifting, volatile environment.  

Everyone’s credit career is different, with credit professionals coming from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you are looking to refine your skills as you enter a new position or looking to build your knowledge on a niche area of credit, continued education through NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification is a vital tool to credit managers in every corner of the field.   

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.