SCFCU's Justin Burnard Recognized As Inspirational Icons in Business for 2025
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Chief Technology Officer Justin Burnard has been named to the Masterminds of Success: Inspirational Icons in Business for 2025 list by The Excellence Review.
The Excellence Review recognizes visionary leaders through its commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity, championing excellence, and driving continuous innovation. The Excellence Review celebrates trailblazers who are reshaping leadership and paving the way for tomorrow’s changemakers.
This list highlights individuals throughout the country who are not only shaping industries but also inspiring change through their vision and values. They are the leaders who think ahead, act boldly and lead with heart. Burnard was featured as the cover story for The Excellence Review Magazine’s April 2025 edition.
“I am incredibly thankful for this honor and want to thank my team at SCFCU for helping make this happen. I feel fortunate to work for an organization and alongside so many talented individuals who are committed to their work and to our members and communities,” Burnard said. “I want to thank my family, my coworkers and our valued members for always believing in and supporting me. This recognition is about more than me — it’s about our incredible team here at SCFCU.”
Burnard has been with SCFCU since 2021, holding more than two decades worth of IT experience including leading the technology and security strategy for the organization. Burnard has played an integral role in the planning and execution of numerous infrastructure projects and security initiatives at SCFCU, including key initiatives such as the credit union’s first-of-its-kind CU-Digital Asset Vault.
“Justin is such a valuable asset to our executive team, our credit union and our members,” said SCFCU President & CEO Jed Meyer. “His leadership is remarkable, his innovation and forward-thinking is paving the way in our industry, and his commitment to doing it all with our vision and values of making a meaningful difference is inspiring.
“We are proud to have Justin on our team, and this great honor is the latest example of his profound impact he has made on everyone around him.”
View and read Burnard’s story as the featured cover story in The Excellence Review’s April 2025 edition.