Tansley Stearns
Tansley Stearns, president & ceo, Community Financial Credit Union ($1.6B Plymouth, MI). Tansley embodies an unwavering spirit, where "no" is a foreign concept. With over 26 years of transformative leadership in credit unions, her journey epitomizes dedication to community impact. At CFCU, Tansley's boundless enthusiasm fuels a culture that places people at the core. Her legacy of igniting growth and change echoes from Colorado's Canvas Credit Union, where her innovative strategies catalyzed unparalleled expansion. As the chief impact officer at Filene Research Institute, she forged connections between academia, credit unions, and Silicon Valley, amplifying research's practical influence. Tansley's influence, traced from BestSource to Bethpage Federal Credit Union, exudes a legacy of service, empathy, and an ever-present smile that invigorates and uplifts every community she touches.