Chris Del Grande

President & Co-Founder ✔ Father ✔ Entrepreneur ✔ Payments ✔ 2x Inc. 500/5000 List ✔ Helping Small Businesses ✔ Connector

Chris Del Grande is a prominent figure in the merchant services industry, serving as the President, Owner, Partner, and Founder of Valued Merchant Services.1 2 His company has achieved notable recognition, including an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and being honored on the Inc.com 500/5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in 2011 and 2012.2

Career Highlights

Chris Del Grande's professional journey includes:

Valued Merchant Services: President since January 2006, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.2
Cardservice International: Owner of the FDIS Agent Office Nationwide from June 2003 to January 2006.2
New Focus Enterprises: Owner from June 2003 to January 2006, focusing on business development, investments, strategies, sales, management, and operations.2

Education

Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management at Pasadena City College from 1996 to 2000.2
Graduated from Crescenta Valley High School with a Diploma in General Studies (1993-1996).2

Achievements and Recognition

Chris Del Grande has received numerous accolades for his business success:

Founding Member of Inc. Masters, a group of Inc. 5000 CEOs and founders (June 2019).2
Ranked #50 on the 2011 Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing Financial Services Businesses List.2
Placed #809 and #811 on the Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing Businesses List in 2011 and 2012, respectively.2
Top 5 on the 2011-2012 Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing Idaho Businesses List.2
Named one of "The 5 Most Influential Small Business Leaders on Twitter" by Funding Gates in September 2014.2

Company Overview

Valued Merchant Services, under Chris Del Grande's leadership, offers a wide range of services including:

Credit card processing and merchant services
EMV/NFC credit card terminals
Mobile payment solutions
Business loans and working capital
E-commerce solutions
Social media and digital marketing3

The company's mission focuses on providing top-quality products, services, and technologies to merchants, with an emphasis on efficient, cost-effective solutions and local, personal support.3