Gwen Stanley, (Retired)

Gwen Stanley is a former banker with over four decades of experience in banking operations and compliance requirements. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on finance from the University of Minnesota School of Management.

She began her career at Riverside Bank, where she served from 1980 until its sale in 1999. During her tenure, she held various positions, including Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Human Resources Officer, and Bank Security Officer. She culminated her career at Riverside Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

In 2001, Gwen co-founded Venture Bank with two other partners, taking on the role of Executive Vice President. In this capacity, she led the bank’s finance, operations, management, investments, human resources, and compliance functions. She also served as a member of the Venture Bank Board of Directors until the bank’s sale in 2018, after which she retired in 2019.

Beyond her banking career, Gwen has made substantial contributions to the non-profit sector, notably through her board service at Cedar Riverside People’s Center, where she held positions such as Treasurer and Board Chair. Additionally, she has served as a judge for both the Minnesota Cup and DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competitions.