From three+one:
Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen Receives 2025 cashVest National Leadership Award
for Financial Management
Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen has been recognized with the 2025 cashVest National .
Leadership Award for excellence in financial management by cashVest by three+one, a national data
services firm that partners with public sector entities to optimize liquidity and cash management.
This prestigious award is given to only one public official in the nation each year, honoring a leader who.
demonstrates exceptional financial stewardship and impact.
Treasurer Lauzen’s work stands out as a model of strategic and data-informed financial management.
Since joining the cashVest program in January 2024, Kane County has generated more than $47.6 million in new revenue through proactive liquidity and treasury strategies.
Under Treasurer Lauzen’s leadership, the County has consistently exceeded benchmarks, even during a period of declining interest rates.
Key Outcomes for Kane County:
- $47.6 Million in cumulative revenue generated through enhanced liquidity
practices. - $4.65 Million in Increased Revenue. Kane County generated $4.65 million more revenue over the last year compared to the 12 months before implementing the cashVest program; this was a 28% increase in revenue, all while benchmark interest rates decreased by 8%.
- Enhanced Banking Collaboration. Strengthening the County’s partnership with its primary bank resulted in an additional $95,153 in revenue for 2025.
- Strong Benchmark Performance. The County’s performance on cash was 95.1% of the 30-day Treasury benchmark in the most recent quarter.
- RFP Success. A banking services RFP conducted with support from three+one’s rfpPrep ® tool has already generated $541,910 in realized revenue.
“Treasurer Lauzen’s commitment to data, innovation, and transparency is delivering real value to Kane County residents,” said Joe Rulison, Executive Chairman of three+one.
“His leadership exemplifies the purpose of this award: recognizing public officials who achieve measurable financial results through forward-thinking strategy.”
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When I was McHenry County Treasurer I was able to invest 98% of the county’s funds in my final yeara t an average of 7.2% interest. That was in 1970.
