International Factoring Association Announces New Board Members
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, June 9, 2026 – The International Factoring Association (IFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Advisory Board, each serving a two-year term. The Advisory Board plays an integral role in the association by providing guidance, industry perspective, and thought leadership that help drive the IFA’s mission and create value for its members.
Collectively, these new board members bring extensive industry expertise and leadership experience that will strengthen the IFA’s ability to address emerging challenges, encourage forward-thinking initiatives, and create lasting value for members and industry partners.
New IFA Advisory Board Members:
Jonathan Brindley – Founder & President, Capitally Finance Corp.
Brian Center – Partner & CEO, Quasar Capital
Tom Croteau – President & CEO, OperFi
Andrew Osborn – Senior Managing Director, Working Capital, Pathward
Paige Runyard – Senior Credit & Portfolio Manager, First Business Specialty Finance, LLC
“The IFA is thrilled to add Jonathan, Brian, Tom, Andrew and Paige to our Advisory Board,” said Tania Daniel, IFA Executive Director. “Each brings valuable perspectives and a passion for the industry that will help foster innovation, strengthen member engagement, and guide our organization into the future.”
Returning IFA Advisory Board Members for their 2nd year are:
Amanda Bowman - Senior Vice President, Sales Director, eCapital
Andrea Knoblauch-Wright – VP, Chief Experience Officer, Phoenix Capital Group
Amity Mercado – CEO, Countify Capital
Clayton Richardson – CEO, American Funding Solutions
Ben Rutkevitz – Senior VP, Alleon Capital Partners LLC
Hailey Thomas– President, Bison Payments
Additionally, we want to thank our departing Advisory Board members who have finished their two-year term; Tina Capobianco (Senior Vice President, Operations, J D Factors), Chad Eberly (General Manager & Co-Founder, Encore Funding), Juan Estrada (CEO, Quickpay Funding) and Glendon Paulk (Owner & COO, Diversified Lenders). We thank them for their invaluable contributions and work to advance the IFA’s mission.
About the International Factoring Association
Incorporating a vast network of more than 450 corporate members, the International Factoring Association (IFA) proudly stands as the global leader among associations for commercial finance enterprises. Our esteemed membership encompasses a diverse range of industry players, including independent factoring firms, bank owned factors, and other prominent receivables finance organizations.
IFA's core mission is to empower the Factoring community with cutting-edge resources, advanced training, substantial procurement advantages, and a centralized hub of knowledge and support. Since our establishment in 1999, the International Factoring Association has consistently served as a dynamic platform for member organizations to convene, deliberate on pertinent issues, exchange best practices, disseminate vital information, and advocate for a unified voice within the marketplace. For more information, visit www.factoring.org.