Stearns Bank Adds New Chief Financial Officer

St. Cloud, MN (April 15, 2025)—Today, Stearns Bank announced that Tam Nguyen has joined as Chief Financial Officer. The addition of Nguyen will bolster Stearns Bank’s commitment to attracting and cultivating a top-tier Leadership Team that exemplifies diversity, inclusion and unmatched sector expertise. She will report to Heather Plumski, President of Stearns Bank.  

 “We are thrilled to welcome Tam to our organization as CFO. Her deep experience in strategy, finance, and capital management will be invaluable as we enter our next era of growth and continue to execute against our strategic three-year growth plans,” said Plumski. “Her proven leadership at the executive level will strengthen our financial operations and support key business objectives.”

In her role as Chief Financial Officer, Nguyen will oversee Stearns Bank’s financial strategy, regulatory reporting, and accounting operations. She will also be responsible for managing the bank’s key finance and capital markets areas—while working closely with the broader Leadership Team to define and execute strategic initiatives. Moreover, Nguyen will oversee financial reporting, accounting, taxation, corporate treasury, and balance sheet management. 

“I am honored to be joining Stearns Bank during such a transformative time for the organization,” said Nguyen. “One of the many things that drew me to Stearns Bank was their commitment to strategic national growth while staying true to their core values of supporting the diverse communities they operate in. I’m excited to leverage my deep finance background to help support the bank’s growth plans and maintain its strong history of exceptional customer service, impressive balance sheets, and strong capital.”

Nguyen brings over 13 years of experience in banking and 25 years of experience in finance to the organization. Prior to Stearns Bank, she served as the SVP, Chief Financial Officer for Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. Moreover, she holds credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from University of California, San Diego, and a master’s degree in business administration from California State University, San Marcos. She will be based in Yorba Linda, CA.

To learn more about the innovative and industry-leading banking services, products and solutions available at Stearns Bank, please visit: www.StearnsBank.com.

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About Stearns Bank N.A.
Stearns Bank National Association is a majority women-owned and governed financial services institution committed to empowering people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities to reach their full financial potential. As a privately held, employee-owned entity, Stearns Bank offers a wide array of national products and services including consumer and small business banking, affordable housing financing, USDA and SBA lending, and equipment and small business financing. Headquartered in Minnesota, the well-capitalized institution has branch locations in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona. Guided by a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, Stearns Bank is regularly recognized as one of the nation’s highest performing banks and ‘Best Banks to Work For’ by American Banker. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at www.StearnsBank.com.

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