Industry News and Recognition
BankBeat Banker of the Year 2025: Mariner Kemper
Mariner Kemper, Chairman & CEO of UMB Financial Corporation, was recently named BankBeat’s 2025 Banker of the Year.
BankBeat
Why John Damiris is leading the charge for UMB's growth in Arizona
John Damiris, president of UMB Bank Arizona, recently shared how he’s supporting his region’s growth and getting ready for UMB’s acquisition of HTLF.
Phoenix Business Journal
I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Investing Tips To Combat a Confusing Economy
Eric Kelly, chief investment officer of UMB Bank, shares his insights for the 2025 economy and how you can manage the twists and turns of the market.
GOBankingRates
BankNews' Outstanding Women 2024: Shannon Johnson
Shannon Johnson, chief administrator officer of UMB Financial Corporation, was recently named an outstanding woman in 2024.
BankBeat
Questions for Construction Businesses Navigating Loans
Alissa Kolm, relationship manager, shares how businesses can navigate the complexities of business loans.
Fort Worth Inc.
UMB Charitable Foundation Announces $2 Million in Year-End Donations
UMB ended 2024 by donating $2 million to many deserving organizations across its footprint.
KC Chamber of Commerce
- Vero Fiber Expands Credit Facility to $240MM with Bank Syndicate,
ABF Journal, February 14
- AZ Big100,
AZ Big Media, February 14
- UMB Financial Corp. Acquires Parent Company of Lubbock’s First Bank & Trust,
Bankers Digest, February 13
- 8 Key Signs You Need a Backup Plan for Social Security Cuts,
GOBankingRates, February 13
- UMB Bank CEO sees 'indirect' benefits for Wichita market after Heartland Financial acquisition,
Wichita Business Journal, February 11
- 5 Key Signs You Should Downsize Your Life in Retirement,
GOBankingRates, February 11
- 5 Reasons Even Boomers Prefer Banking Online vs In Person as of 2025,
GOBankingRates, February 11
- Growth Strategies for 2025: Insights for Business Owners Navigating Organic Growth, Investments, and M&A,
Fort Worth Inc., February 10
- Changes coming to First Bank & Trusts across these West Texas, Panhandle cities,
Amarillo Globe-News, February 7
- Familiar name, new branches: Inside UMB's Milwaukee plans,
Milwaukee Business Journal, February 6
- UMB's CEO reflects after closing biggest deal of his career,
American Banker, February 5
- Banking giant UMB doubles retail business with $2B deal, targets Colorado growth,
Denver Business Journal, February 3
- Dominium Eyes Metro Austin Affordable Community,
Multi-Housing News, February 3
- Regulatory Actions,
Banker's Digest, January 31
- Fastest-Growing Commercial Lenders – Banks,
Phoenix Business Journal, January 24
- Banks with fastest-growing commercial & industrial loan portfolios in Denver area,
Denver Business Journal, January 24
- Banks with fastest-growing commercial & industrial loan portfolios in St. Louis,
St. Louis Business Journal, January 24
- 10 Ways to Reduce Your Housing Costs in Retirement,
U.S. News & World Report, January 21
- Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?,
Kiplinger, January 17
- UMB Financial Corporation Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Heartland Financial USA, Inc.,
KC Chamber, January 16
- Regulatory Approval Paves Way For UMB-HTLF Merger,
Telegraph Herald, January 16
- UMB receives regulatory approval to acquire Heartland Financial,
Illinois Business Journal, January 15
- Bank M&A deal sizes poised to surge in 2025,
American Banker, January 15
- UMB wins regulatory approval for its biggest bank acquisition,
Phoenix Business Journal, January 14
- M&A deals move forward in banking industry,
Springfield Business Journal, January 14
- AZ Big 100: 50 Arizona business leaders to watch in 2025,
AZ Big Media, January 14
- UMB adds to the 'heartland' of Texas,
CEO Spotlight, January 14
- Fed approves UMB’s $2B acquisition of HTLF,
Banking Dive, January 13
- UMB Gets Regulatory Approval For Heartland Financial Acquisition,
Ingram's, January 13
- Feds approve UMB's $2B buy of Wisconsin Bank & Trust parent,
Milwaukee Business Journal, January 13
- UMB wins regulatory approval for its acquisition of Heartland Financial,
Wichita Business Journal, January 13
- Fed approves merger deal involving Missouri's biggest bank,
American Banker, January 10
- UMB wins regulatory approval for its acquisition of Heartland Financial,
Kansas City Business Journal, January 10
- UMB wins regulatory approval for its biggest acquisition,
St. Louis Business Journal, January 10
- Denver bank gets go-ahead for $2B deal,
Denver Business Journal, January 10
- UMB receives regulatory approvals to acquire HTLF,
Telegraph Herald, January 10
- Utah M&A experts predict stronger deal activity in late 2025, cite over $2T in dry powder,
Utah Business, January 10
- 4 Things To Consider When Choosing A Business Credit Card In 2025,
Forbes, January 10
- Bryan Esarco, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, January 7
- Soybean markets navigate exports, supply,
Missouri Farmer Today, January 3
- UMB Charitable Foundation Announces $2 Million in Year-End Donations,
Bankers Digest, January 2
- Banker of the Year 2025: Mariner Kemper,
BankBeat, January 1
- I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Investing Tips To Combat a Confusing Economy,
GOBankingRates, January 1
- Guadalupe Centers will expand high school within KC's former FBI offices,
Kansas City Business Journal, December 30
- Dubuque daily air service, mall developments among top local 2024 business stories,
Biz Times, December 29
- Six bank M&A deals top $1 billion,
American Banker, December 27
- The top 10 Who’s Who in Phoenix Real Estate profiles from 2024,
Phoenix Agent, December 27
- 2024 in Review: 80 people to know in Kansas City's key industries,
Kansas City Business Journal, December 26
- Brandon Dinwiddie hired at UMB Bank,
Texas News, December 26
- 5 Tips for Retirees To Save on Last-Minute Holiday Shopping,
GOBankingRates, December 23
- Brandon Dinwiddie, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, December 23
- These are Kansas City's big C-suite, leadership hiring announcements from 2024,
Kansas City Business Journal, December 22
- UMB inks first CLO deal as trustee,
Asset Securitization Report, December 20
- Interest rates, input costs factor into farm outlook,
Iowa Farmer Today, December 20
- 37-acre campus comprised of 283 units, majority Independent Living,
Healthcare Real Estate Insights, December 19
- Cutting through the financial fog in 2025,
CEO Spotlight (podcast), December 19
- St. Louis' largest banks,
St. Louis Business Journal, December 19
- Farewell to the Smooth Ride for Stocks. How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Bumpy 2025,
Barron's, December 19
- UMB Charitable Foundation Announces $2 Million in Year-End Donations,
Fort Worth Inc., December 16
- Az Business Leaders to know in 2025,
AZ Big Media, December 13
- UMB Foundation, William T. Kemper Trust present $100,000 to South Plains Food Bank,
MSN, December 13
- Wichita-Area Banks by Consolidated Assets,
Wichita Business Journal, December 12
- Banks by Market Share Percentage,
Wichita Business Journal, December 12
- Why John Damiris is leading the charge for UMB's growth in Arizona,
Phoenix Business Journal, December 12
- UMB Charitable Foundation Announces $2 Million in Year-End Donations,
KC Chamber, December 11
- Area foundations kickoff U Can Share by donating $100K to South Plains Food Bank,
KCBD-TV Online, December 9
- Largest Phoenix-Area Banks,
Phoenix Business Journal, December 6
- Arizona's Largest SBA Lenders,
Phoenix Business Journal, December 6
- Global Custodian reveals winners of Industry Leaders awards 2024,
Global Custodian, November 22
- Envision onboards UMB offerings onto investor recordkeeping platform,
Asset Servicing Times, November 22
- Denver-Area Wealth Management Firms,
Denver Business Journal, November 22
- Tedd Carew, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, November 22
- How Amy Harris Leverages Diversity to Give UMB Financial a Competitive Edge,
Corporate Counsel, November 22
- It’s sweet victory for Brown Suga; KC’s favorite cookie crew wins AltCap Your Biz (and a $25K treat),
Startland News, November 21
- Questions for Construction Businesses Navigating Loans,
Fort Worth Inc., November 20
- BankNews' Outstanding Women 2024: Shannon Johnson,
BankBeat, November 20
- Most Admired CEO Awards: Mariner Kemper,
Denver Business Journal, November 15
- Crescent Communities Breaks Ground on 318-Unit Apartment Development in West Charlotte,
REBusiness Online, November 14
- Stephen McPherson, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, November 12
- Shakia Webb, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, November 7
- Walt Disney's Laugh-O-gram Studios in Kansas City could be transformed with new fundraiser,
KCUR-FM Online, November 3
- Doug Kang, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, November 1
- Help Clients Avoid Hitting HSA Contribution Limits,
ThinkAdvisor, October 31
- The Realities of Ransomware,
Greater Phoenix InBusiness, October 30
- CREW KC celebrates excellence with Annual Awards at CPKC Stadium,
MetroWire, October 30
- Q&A: St. Louis’ largest commercial lender sees more projects after interest rate cuts,
St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 27
- Banks in the Kansas City area (ranked by market share of deposits),
Kansas City Business Journal, October 25
- Chevron turning manure into energy at dairy farms throughout Michigan,
MLive, October 22
- Tecum Equity raises $20M to stake aerospace firm,
Pittsburgh Business Times, October 21
- Ingram’s 250: Kansas City’s Most Influential Business Leaders,
Ingram's, October 21
- Nine questions investment managers ask about interval fund valuations,
Global Custodian, October 18
- Social Security COLA 2025: What to Do With the Extra Money,
U.S. News and World Report, October 17
- Two area economists cheer lower interest but keep a wary eye on consumers,
Kansas City Business Journal, October 14
- Checking vs. Savings Accounts: What’s the Difference?,
Market Watch, October 11
- Hedgeweek announces winners of US Awards 2024,
Hedgeweek, October 11
- Kansas City banks set deposit record for the fifth consecutive year,
Kansas City Business Journal, October 10
- Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024 winners announced,
Private Equity Wire, October 10
- Midlands Business Journal Releases 2024 ‘40 Under 40’ Winners,
Midlands Business Journal, October 7
- Developer starts on 247-unit affordable housing community in northern suburbs,
Denver Business Journal, October 4
- Revealed: Denver Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs for 2024,
Denver Business Journal, October 4
- Banks in North Texas,
Dallas Business Journal, October 4
- Mark Robich, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, October 3
- Ruste Pontenberg, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, October 3
- Brookside Energy gains financial flexibility with US$25 million credit facility,
Proactive, October 2
- These are the KC area's big hiring announcements from the third quarter of 2024,
Kansas City Business Journal, October 2
- ESOPs Are on the Rise. Are They Right for Your Business?,
InBusiness Phoenix, September 29
- How the Federal Reserve affects credit card rates,
Fox Money, September 27
- Rate cut impacts on the housing market,
BankBeat, September 26
- UMB hires three to help grow its capabilities in the CLO market,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 26
- Callahan joins UMB Bank's capital markets division,
Bond Buyer, September 25
- Matt Coffelt, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 24
- Chelsey Renfro, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 24
- How to Know if the 50/30/20 Budget Will Work for You,
U.S. News & World Report, September 23
- How the upcoming election impacts your financial plan,
AZ Big Media, September 20
- These 10 KC-area banks have the fastest loan growth at midyear,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 19
- Top 100 companies for hybrid jobs in 2024,
AZ Big Media, September 18
- KC Black Owned’s fall summit returns this weekend with corporate backing, tools for Black entrepreneurs,
Startland News, September 18
- UMB bolsters CLO team with new veteran hires,
Investing.com, September 16
- Andrew Witkoff, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, September 13
- Private Equity Wire US Credit Awards 2024 winners announced,
Private Equity Wire, September 13
- Top tips to help employers explain health benefits to their workforce,
BenefitsPRO, September 11
- HSAs Are Evolving: Here’s What to Know Beyond the Basics,
HR Daily Advisor, September 10
- Adam Cannon, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 10
- WeKC 2024,
Ingram's, September 9
- 7 Times to Stop Saving for Retirement,
U.S. News & World Report, September 6
- Neysa Behrens, People on the Move,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 6
- Investment Advisers (ranked by overall assets under local management),
Kansas City Business Journal, September 6
- Investment Advisers (ranked by local assets under local advisement or management),
Kansas City Business Journal, September 6
- Local banks team up with UMKC to create new scholarship,
Kansas City Business Journal, September 3
- Experts: 7 Ways To Use Your Bank To Simplify Your Finances,
GOBankingRates, September 3
- Crystal Mattox - Women Who Lead,
Wichita Business Journal, August 30
- Jake Crater, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, August 28
- Charles Sorbello, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, August 23
- Dan Callahan, People on the Move,
San Antonio Business Journal, August 22
- Dream Factory: Surprise Disney trip brings joy to local boy with rare illness,
KMBC, Aug. 21
- Need for Speed – Checklist for Escrow Setup to Avoid M&A Closing Delays,
The DI Wire, August 19
- ‘Demand like never before.’ Why millions are flowing to NC charter schools from investors,
Charlotte Observer, August 19
- Shareholders Vote to OK Heartland UMB Merger,
Kansas City Business Journal, August 16
- HSAs are Evolving: Here’s What to Know Beyond the Basics,
401(k) Specialist, August 15
- Inventing a $1B Future,
Kansas City Business Journal, August 9
- Most Influential Business Women: Tracy Howren,
St. Louis Business Journal, August 9
- Denver-Area Commercial Mortgage Companies,
Denver Business Journal, August 9
- Q&A with UMB: Exploring the Potential of Taxblockers for Interval Funds,
With Intelligence, August 7
- UMKC Bloch School, Top Kansas City Banks Announce New Scholarship Opportunity,
Globe Newswire, August 7
- Charles Sorbello, People on the Move,
Dallas Business Journal, August 7
- UMB Financial CFO, CEO talk working together and $2B merger,
Kansas City Business Journal, August 5
- Largest Mortgage Lenders in the Kansas City metro,
Kansas City Business Journal, August 2
- 2024 CFO of the Year honoree: Ram Shankar,
Kansas City Business Journal, August 1
- 20 largest US bank M&A deals of the past year,
American Banker, August 1
- Financial leaders outline continued efforts around UMB-HTLF merger,
Telegraph Herald, August 1
- UMB Financial starts checking items off to-do list for Heartland deal,
American Banker, July 31
- UMB Bank boosts quarterly profits by 12.5%,
Springfield Business Journal, July 31
- The economy is growing, but so are auto repossessions. That doesn’t sound right,
Consumer Affairs, July 30
- Women, Influence & Power Law Awards,
Law Fuel, July 29
- 7 Money Habits to Improve Your Spending Skills and Stop Wasting Money,
GOBankingRates, July 26
- North Texas inflation higher than nation’s. Experts say that shows economic strength,
Fort Worth Report, July 24
- Three Wichita financial institutions make Forbes' best-in-state lists,
Wichita Business Journal, July 24
- Liquid Strength - These Are Denver's Strongest Banks,
Denver Business Journal, July 22
- 10 Frugal Habits To Adopt Right Away,
GOBankingRates, July 21
- Bill Kirschner, People on the Move,
Phoenix Business Journal, July 19
- Q&A With… Eric Kelley, UMB Chief Investment Officer,
Ingram's, July 18
- Twenty to Know: Banking, Kansas City Business Journal,
July 18
- Affordable Housing Venture Opens in Charlotte, Connect CRE,
July 18
- Fully Affordable Senior Living Community Opens in Charlotte,
Multi-Housing News, July 17
- People on the Move Doug Kang,
Dallas Business Journal, July 12
- Here Are 25-Plus Key Executive Hires, Promotions By KC Area Companies,
Kansas City Business Journal, July 12
- New Economic Theme This Quarter: Not Out of the Woods Yet,
Schwab Network, July 11
- Parade of Hearts Icon on Display outside of UMB,
KMBC-TV, July 9
- Parent of Minnesota Bank & Trust to merge in deal worth $2B,
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, July 8
- UMB Capital Finance Closes $33MM Credit Facility for Colorado-based Metals Manufacturer,
Equipment Finance Advisor, July 3
- UMB Capital Finance Closes $33MM Credit Facility for Colorado-based Metals Manufacturer,
ABL Advisor, July 1
- The Difference Between Planning for Retirement and Planning for Retirement Lifestyle,
GOBankingRates, June 30
- Financial Transactions: New Threats, New Solutions,
InBusiness Phoenix, June 28
- These are the Kansas City area's big hiring announcements from the second quarter of 2024,
Kansas City Business Journal, June 26
- The top industries and employers in Kansas City,
KC Today, June 26
- Managing business cash flow challenges in a stressed economy,
Utah Business, June 24
- America's Best Banks In Each State,
Forbes, June 18
- Final Phase of Housing for Veterans in Kansas City Breaks Ground,
CRE MarketBeat, June 17
- The rent vs. buy debate in the current housing market,
Bank Beat, June 14
- Exec 'bullish' on bank's Colorado future after $2 billion merger,
Denver Business Journal, June 13
- Announcing the 2024 CFO of the Year honorees,
Kansas City Business Journal, June 10
- Kansas City's Public Companies,
Kansas City Business Journal, June 7
- Council approves property purchase, design for First and D, IECC amendment,
Mountain Mail, June 5
- Regional Bank Names New Arizona President,
InBusiness, June 3
- I’m a Financial Expert: Try This Overlooked Way To Save Money,
GOBankingRates, June 2
- Pella CSD appoints transfer agent in bond measure,
Oskaloosa Herald, May 31
- In search for new bank, St. Louis firm valued structure over interest rates,
St. Louis Business Journal, May 31
- Mariner Kemper - Meet The Denver Business Journal's Power Book Class Of 2024,
Denver Business Journal, May 31
- UMB Bank Names New Arizona Regional President,
Phoenix Business Journal, May 30
- St. Louis' Largest Trust Companies by Total Assets,
St. Louis Business Journal, May 30
- St. Louis' Largest Trust Companies by Local Assets,
St. Louis Business Journal, May 30
- Business blind spots to avoid for long-term success,
Utah Business, May 28
- People on the Move, Danny Riley,
Denver Business Journal, May 24
- KC Multifamily Reopens After Renovation Project,
Connect CRE, May 23
- UMB/HTLF merger will push it past $50B regulatory mark,
Kansas City Business Journal, May 21
- Top Methods for Paying Off Debt: Experts Debate Which Are Most Effective,
GoBankingRates, May 20
- Villa Del Sol Celebrates Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Kansas City Missouri,
ENPresswire, May 20
- 10 Ways To Save for Retirement and Pay for Rising Costs,
GoBankingRates, May 19
- Driving Fore Health & Wellness raises over $64K for cancer care at Banner Boswell Medical Center,
Arizona Free Press, May 19
- Table of Experts: KC’s healthy employers take the holistic, long view of wellness,
Kansas City Business Journal, May 13*
- People on the Move, Nathan Jacks,
Dallas Business Journal, May 15
- UMB Provides Construction Financing on Melody on Main Project,
AZBex, May 10
- Mohr Logistics Park Signs 1M SF Lease with Cummins Inc.,
Mann Report, May 9
- Announcing the 2024 NextGen Leaders honorees,
Kansas City Business Journal, May 9
- Financial services company looks to add value to Dubuque through acquisition of HTLF,
Telegraph Herald, May 3
- 2024 Capstone Awards: Community impact — Child Protection Center,
, Kansas City Business Journal, May 2
- New 40-acre West Valley industrial facility wraps up; plus 9 more Valley deals to know,
, Phoenix Business Journal, May 2
- New Mexico Bank and Trust part of $2B Heartland Financial merger,
Albuquerque Business First, May 1
- Overcoming Pain Points in an Unpredictable Operating Environment,
, Fort Worth Report, April 30
- How to Build a Balanced Retirement Portfolio,
, US News & World Report, April 29
- How close is the U.S. to a debt crisis, Consumer Affairs,
, April 29
- UMB chairman says $2B acquisition of Denver-based bank will benefit St. Louis-area customers,
, St. Louis Business Journal, April 29
- UMB Financial to acquire Heartland Financial for $2 billion,
, American Banker, April 29
- UMB Financial to Buy Rival Bank Heartland for About $2 Billion,
, Bloomberg, April 29
- UMB will buy Heartland Financial in an all-stock deal worth about $2B,
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 29
- Regional bank UMB Financial to buy smaller rival Heartland in $2 bln all-stock deal,
, Reuters, April 29
- Here's where KC's locally based banks stand on commercial and industrial lending,
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 26
- Metropolitan Community College breaks ground on $6.8M agriculture facility
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 25
- Kansas City unveils 2024 small business contenders
, Baseline, April 25
- Ingram’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2024
, Ingram’s, April 24
- These are the Kansas City area's big hiring announcements from the first quarter of 2024
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 24
- Strategies for Paying Off Debt and Boosting Investments: Should You Save, Spend or Invest?
, ColoradoBiz, April 24
- Meet the Small Biz of the Year finalists: KC Chamber surprises Top 10 Mr K contenders
, Startland News, April 19
- Kansas City-based Banks by Total Commercial & Industrial Lending
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 19
- Registered Commercial Lenders
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 19
- inVesti Financial Launches HSA Solution with UMB Bank
, PLANSPONSOR, April 18
- UMB promotes CMO to president of consumer banking
, Ingram’s, April 11
- How Dallas Business Leaders Are Adapting to Overcome Financial Challenges
, D Magazine, April 10
- People on the Move: Paul Wlliamson
, Denver Business Journal, April 10
- UMB promotes Liz Lewis to president of consumer banking
, Fort Worth Report, April 8
- UMB’s marketing chief takes on consumer banking
, American Banker, April 5
- I’m a Financial Expert: 5 Ways I’m Raising My Kids To Be Financially Savvy Adults
, GoBankingRates, April 5
- UMB Bank adds new title to C-suite executive's duties
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 5
- Bank with big St. Louis presence names new consumer banking president
, St. Louis Business Journal, April 4
- Royal Jordanian strengthens fleet
, Air Cargo Week, April 1
- Banks, listed by local deposit growth
, Wichita Business Journal, March 29
- AZ Big Podcast: Phil Neidhart of UMB talks strategies to fight fraud
, AZ Big Media, March 19
- 5 Key Signs You Should Downsize Your Life in Retirement
, GOBanking Rates, March 18
- People on the Move: Cathy Keen
, Salt Lake City Business Journal, March 16
- A new bank tops the list of largest commercial lenders in St. Louis
, St. Louis Business Journal, March 15
- UMB Private Wealth Management Makes Two Leadership Changes
, Ingram's, March 14
- 6 Financial Hurdles You Will Face in the First 5 Years of Retirement
, GOBanking Rates, March 14
- Which Banks Offer HSAs to Customers (And Why Yours Should)
, The Financial Brand, March 14
- UMB Bank's Todd Burns shares game plan for growth in North Texas
, Houston Business Journal, March 12
- UMB Bank makes two changes to wealth management division
, Kansas City Business Journal, March 8
- Beyond the Headlines: A Factual Perspective on Regional Banking
, ColoradoBiz, March 6
- People on the Move: Debbie Johnson
, Kansas City Business Journal, March 1
- St. Louis' largest commercial lenders
, St. Louis Business Journal, March 1
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- Marketing Communication
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- Marketing Communication
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