Michael Tanksley

Michael Tanksley is an experienced professional currently serving as Controller at Freed-Hardeman University since January 2024. Previously, Tanksley worked as a Preacher at Columbia, KY Church of Christ from March 2021 to December 2023. Prior roles include Accounting Supervisor at Wayland Union Schools (February 2014 - June 2018), Accountant at Kalamazoo RESA (April 2008 - February 2014), and Assistant Controller at Driesenga & Associates, Inc. (June 2004 - April 2008). In terms of education, Tanksley earned a Bachelor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (2018 - 2020), a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University (2002 - 2004), and an Associates degree in Business from Kalamazoo Valley Community College (2000 - 2002).