Tansley Stearns

Tansley Stearn’s experience has been shaped by her more than 24 years of credit union leadership experience, including roles in research, sales, service, and government relations. This past summer, she joined metro Detroit-based, $1.5 billion Community Financial Credit Union as president and CEO. Alongside CFCU’s approximately 350 team members, Tansley works tirelessly to create joy and ignite Michiganders' impossible dreams. The credit union serves more than 85,000 members, has 13 branch locations and is a designated 2022 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press. Tansley hosts a podcast titled “Despite Impossible” which focuses on stories of individuals who have defied odds and don't comprehend the word ‘impossible.’ From business to art, affordable housing, education and more, Despite Impossible tells the stories of dreamers across the nation who bring the impossible to life.