Tammy Trefny, Cmb
About Tammy Trefny, Cmb
Tammy Trefny is the Senior Manager of Customer Approval & Onboarding at Fannie Mae in Chicago, Illinois, with over three decades of experience in the mortgage markets.
Current Title and Role at Fannie Mae
Tammy Trefny serves as the Senior Manager of Customer Approval & Onboarding at Fannie Mae in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she manages a team responsible for facilitating the onboarding of new customers. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies aimed at increasing mortgage originations, improving existing processes, and reducing costs. Tammy works closely with mortgage lending institutions to identify optimal methods for selling mortgages into the secondary mortgage market.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation
From 1992 to 2001, Tammy Trefny worked at Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation as the Loan Originations and Processing Manager. During her nine-year tenure, she oversaw the processes related to loan originations and ensured efficient management. This experience provided her with essential skills in credit risk management and contract negotiations, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles.
Early Career at Transamerica Financial Services
Between 1990 and 1992, Tammy Trefny held the position of Executive Branch Manager at Transamerica Financial Services. For two years, she managed branch operations, showcasing her capabilities in leadership and operational management early in her career. This role helped her build a foundation in financial services that she has continued to build upon throughout her professional journey.
Educational Background
Tammy Trefny achieved her A.A. in Business from Morton College, where she studied from 1984 to 1986. She then pursued a B.A. in Business at Lake Forest College, completing her degree from 1986 to 1988. Her formal education laid the groundwork for her extensive career in the mortgage and financial services industry.
Industry Expertise and Associations
With over three decades of experience in both the primary and secondary mortgage markets, Tammy Trefny specializes in credit risk management, contract negotiations, and trade association relationship management. She actively collaborates with major trade associations such as the American Bankers Association and the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. Her public speaking engagements further establish her as a knowledgeable and respected figure in the industry.