Meet Charlyn Tanner, CPA – CTCPA Women's Awards Winner – Experienced Leader

As President and CEO of Dutch Point Credit Union, Charlyn guides strategy, financial strength, and commitment to improving members’ financial well-being. Drawing on 17 years as CFO, she leads efforts to modernize branches and digital services, expand community partnerships, and develop  employees. Her priority is to ensure that growth makes Dutch Point more accessible, relevant, and valuable to the communities it serves.

What inspired you to pursue the CPA career path?

From my first accounting class in high school, I knew I wanted to become a CPA and help grow a business. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, I watched my parents build a successful business from the ground up. That experience instilled in me a strong work ethic and an appreciation for how financial knowledge, determination, and leadership can turn a vision into reality.

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?

I am most proud of helping transform Dutch Point while preserving the cooperative values that make credit unions special. We have modernized the member experience, expanded access to services, strengthened our community presence, and invested in developing leaders from within. Seeing employees grow into new opportunities – and knowing our progress improves how we serve members – is especially rewarding.

What is your next major goal?

My next major goal is to bring Project Elevate to life, an innovative workforce development platform that helps credit unions identify employee skills, develop talent, and create meaningful career pathways. My vision is to build something that benefits not only Dutch Point but also the broader credit union industry. I also remain focused on growing Dutch Point to $1 billion in assets while developing the next generation of leaders.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?

I love beach vacations and have also enjoyed taking ballroom dance lessons. Both activities give me an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.