SCFCU's Chase Larson Honored By Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Financial Services

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Chase Larson has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his excellence in financial services.

Since 1899, Marquis Who's Who has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant career field.

Individuals selected to this group are picked based on current reference value. Factors such as position, accomplishments, visibility and prominence in their career field are all considered during Marquis’ selection process.

“I am deeply honored to be honored by Marquis Who’s Who. This recognition not only reflects my personal commitment but also showcases the collective efforts of all of us at SCFCU,” Larson said. “I feel lucky to work for an organization like SCFCU and alongside a team that remains committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and in our communities.”

Larson is a distinguished leader in the financial industry, having served as Executive Vice President at SCFCU since 2023 and as Chief Lending Officer since 2021. With two decades of strategic experience in finance, credit unions and community banking, Larson’s expertise spans risk management, member business lending, strategic portfolio growth, and emerging areas such as digital finance, crypto and tokenized assets.

As the executive driving SCFCU’s digital asset strategy, Larson leads the development and execution of innovative financial solutions, including the CU-Digital Asset Vault, ensuring the credit union remains at the forefront of this evolving space. His leadership extends across all facets of lending, fostering a culture of growth and innovation, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive.

Under Larson’s leadership, SCFCU’s business and commercial lending operations grew from inception to more than $60 million in just 36 months, leading to the credit union being recognized as one of Minnesota’s top five fastest-growing commercial lending credit unions in 2024.

“Chase has shown incredible dedication to our members, our communities and our employees over the years, and he continues to give back and showcase exceptional leadership as we stay at the forefront of this evolving space,” said Jed Meyer, SCFCU President and CEO. “We are lucky to have Chase as part of our executive team at SCFCU and are thankful for his leadership in continuously finding ways to better serve our members and communities.”

This award is the latest achievement for Larson on an individual basis, going along with being named to the St. Cloud Times/LocaliQ 5 Under 40 list in 2024 for innovation, involvement and influence, as well as receiving the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Star Celebration Award in 2019 and 2021.

“I cannot thank my family enough for being there with me every step of the way, as well as my team for their support,” Larson said. “Their encouragement inspires me every day to innovate and serve our members and communities effectively.”

Read the full press release from Marquis Who’s Who recognizing Larson.