# Randy Chesler

> Randy Chesler is president and chief executive officer of Glacier Bancorp, Inc. and Glacier Bank, based in Kalispell, Montana. A former CIT Bank president and founder of payments software company Size Technologies, he joined Glacier in 2015 and became CEO in January 2017. His career connects payments technology, commercial lending and Glacier’s model of locally identified banking divisions supported by shared resources.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Glacier Bancorp, Inc. and Glacier Bank
- **Organizations:** Glacier Bancorp, Inc., Glacier Bank, CIT Bank, CIT Group, Size Technologies, Associates First Capital, Visa U.S.A., Citibank, Federal Advisory Council, Glacier National Park Conservancy, Montana High Tech Alliance, Pacific Coast Banking School, Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, State University of New York
- **Known for:** Founded Size Technologies, later acquired by First Data., Appointed president of CIT Bank in 2013., Succeeded Mick Blodnick as Glacier’s CEO after a transition beginning in 2015.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2000** — Held leadership roles at Citibank, Visa U.S.A. and Associates First Capital, including leadership of the U.S. card business.
- **2000** — Founded Size Technologies, a consumer payments software company later acquired by First Data.
- **2003** — Named as a co-inventor on the configurable stored value platform patent application filed November 6, 2003.
- **2005** — Joined CIT; his decade there included leadership of consumer finance and small business lending.
- **2013** — Appointed president of CIT Bank in Salt Lake City.
- **2015** — Joined Glacier as president of Glacier Bank in August, ahead of the planned CEO succession.
- **2017** — Became president and CEO of Glacier Bancorp and Glacier Bank on January 1.
- **2024** — Began serving as Ninth District representative on the Federal Advisory Council, according to his LinkedIn profile; later confirmed on the Federal Reserve roster.
- **2025** — Led Glacier during the acquisitions of Bank of Idaho and Guaranty Bancshares, the latter bringing Glacier into Texas.
- **2026** — Announced the selection of Byron Pollan as deputy CFO and planned successor to Ron Copher.

## Achievements

- Founded Size Technologies, later acquired by First Data.
- Appointed president of CIT Bank in 2013.
- Succeeded Mick Blodnick as Glacier’s CEO after a transition beginning in 2015.
- Led Glacier during its 2025 entry into Texas through Guaranty Bancshares.
- Represents the Ninth District on the Federal Advisory Council.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Glacier announced Byron Pollan’s selection as deputy CFO effective September 1, with succession to CFO planned upon Ron Copher’s retirement in mid-2027; Chesler described Pollan as the unanimous choice after a search.
- **2026-03** — Glacier’s 2026 proxy confirmed Chesler’s CEO role, Federal Advisory Council representation and board service with the Glacier National Park Conservancy, Montana High Tech Alliance and Pacific Coast Banking School.
- **2026-02** — Glacier announced CFO Ron Copher’s intention to retire and a search for his successor.
- **2026-01** — Glacier reported 2025 net income of $239 million, up 26 percent, and year-end assets of $31.978 billion following two bank acquisitions.
- **2025-10** — Glacier completed the acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares on October 1, entering Texas.

## Links

- Website: https://www.glacierbancorp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallchesler

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Last updated: 2026-10-22