Christie Dompierre, Chief Operations Officer at TBA Credit Union was named 2021 ‘Optimist of the Year’ by the Traverse City Optimist Club, whose purpose is to “aid local youth and youth organization in the community, encourage community engagement, and promote fellowship and optimism as a way of life.”
The Optimist of the Year Award is selected by the club President each year. Recipients are selected based on the level of commitment to the club’s mission, vision, and purpose as well as level of engagement with club committees and projects.
President and CEO Karen Browne writes “I am thrilled to see Christie receive this award. She is passionate about serving the community and sets high standards for herself. Her determination and willingness to dig in and lend her strengths to non-profit committees and boards shines through in the work she does. It is an honor to have her as a member of our Executive Team. Congratulations, Christie!”

Christie Dompierre