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Tansley Stearns joins the Public Service Credit Union family

DENVER, CO (March 15, 2018) — Public Service Credit Union announced today that Tansley Stearns will be joining the family as Chief Marketing & Strategy officer. In her role, Stearns will amplify the credit union’s ability to transform lives by leading marketing, brand, communication and strategy efforts.

“Tansley’s passion for credit unions, commitment to delivering results and proven strategic experience will be critical for our team as we build our future,” said Todd Marksberry, CEO at Public Service Credit Union. “Her ability to understand human being’s biggest challenges and leverage those insights to inspire new ideas will help the credit union build an even stronger brand. We are driven to manifest positive change and help Coloradans afford life, and Tansley will be a part of making that a reality. We are grateful to Filene Research Institute for being an incubator not just of new ideas, but also exceptional talent.”

Stearns has more than 19 years of credit union leadership experience including 14 years at three different credit unions. She most recently served as Chief Impact Officer at Filene. During her tenure at Filene, Tansley played a pivotal role in building bridges between credit unions, academia and Silicon Valley, as well as helping ensure that even more institutions engaged with Filene’s credit union-focused, action-ready research. She’s helped credit unions across the country power up their innovation, strengthen their strategic competencies and enhance their overall member experience with Filene’s findings.

“Todd Marksberry is an inspiring mission-based leader. It is an honor to join his team and ensure even more people can afford life by magnifying the credit union’s reach,” said Stearns. “I’m thrilled to share the heart of this incredible team and be a part of shaping its future. Utilizing my experience with Filene and leveraging the institute’s body of work to create impact at PSCU will be a joy.”

Filene Research Institute’s President & CEO Mark Meyer said, “We’ll miss Tansley’s laughter, boundless energy and fount of creativity. While we may have lost a valued team member, we know we’ve gained another strong advocate in one of the nation’s leading credit unions. At Filene, we’re proud to cultivate and grow talented young leaders who go on to lead change and innovation in our industry’s top credit unions, associations and suppliers.”

About Canvas Credit Union

Canvas Credit Union is a safe and insured financial institution with over $4.5 billion in assets and more than 297,000 members. Canvas provides a full array of financial products and services, including savings, checking, loans, mortgages, and online and mobile banking options. Serving Colorado communities for more than 85 years, Canvas currently has 35 branches and is well recognized for its people, its heart, and its commitment to community.