sbeuning@bankcherokee.com

651-291-6207

With more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Scott Beuning brings a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and deep community banking knowledge to his role as Chief Strategy Officer at BankCherokee. Growing up in a banking family in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Scott has been immersed in the world of banking for most of his life, giving him a lifelong appreciation for the role community banks play in helping businesses and families thrive. Scott is known for his “shark tanking” approach: listening closely to business owners and investing in their ideas by finding creative financial solutions to help bring their passions to life. His career includes helping launch a de novo bank from the ground up and leading the private banking division of a privately held institution. At BankCherokee, he applies this experience to drive strategic growth while keeping relationships and innovation at the center of everything he does. Outside of work, Scott enjoys traveling with his wife and daughters, spending time at the lake, and staying active with sports.
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Scott Beuning

Chief Strategy Officer


With more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Scott Beuning brings a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and deep community banking knowledge to his role as Chief Strategy Officer at BankCherokee. Growing up in a banking family in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Scott has been immersed in the world of banking for most of his life, giving him a lifelong appreciation for the role community banks play in helping businesses and families thrive. Scott is known for his “shark tanking” approach: listening closely to business owners and investing in their ideas by finding creative financial solutions to help bring their passions to life. His career includes helping launch a de novo bank from the ground up and leading the private banking division of a privately held institution. At BankCherokee, he applies this experience to drive strategic growth while keeping relationships and innovation at the center of everything he does. Outside of work, Scott enjoys traveling with his wife and daughters, spending time at the lake, and staying active with sports.
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