Operational_History // 2006_2026

The Architecture of
Commercial Trust.

Founded in 2006, Valued Merchant Services (VMS) engineered a "People over Profits" philosophy to redefine transparency in global revenue processing.

Mission_Brief

We empower small businesses with the definitive infrastructure for modern commercial revenue processing. Our 99% merchant approval rate is the benchmark for high-speed, high-integrity deployment.

Based in Idaho Falls, ID, with operational nodes across the nation, we specialize in the seamless integration of POS systems, e-commerce gateways, and direct business financing.

BBB A+
Accredited_Status
INC. 500
Two_Time_Honoree

Leadership_Structure

Chris Del Grande

President & Co-Founder

A 20-year industry veteran based in St. George, Utah. Chris co-founded VMS in 2006, prioritizing personalized service and innovative payment solutions. Under his tenure, VMS achieved back-to-back recognition on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses list.

Sector_Exposure
20+ Years
Auth_Level
Founding_Node

Sean Ruppel

CEO & Co-Founder

Bringing over 15 years of leadership from Cardservice International and Safeguard Pest Control. Sean holds dual degrees in Business Management and Finance from BYU and BYU-Idaho, focusing on the strategic scaling of commercial payment networks.

Academic_Root
BYU_Finance
Auth_Level
Execution_Lead

Initialize Your Architecture.

Secure your commercial future with the infrastructure that prioritizes people over profits.