UMB Leadership

James Rine (Jim) serves as president of UMB Financial Corporation and president and chief executive officer of UMB Bank, n.a. As bank CEO, Jim is responsible for revenue generation and operations, including commercial and personal banking, institutional services, wealth management, information and technology, and credit administration.

Since joining UMB in 1994, Jim has held various leadership roles during his career. He accepted his current position as UMB Bank CEO in 2018, following tenures as president of commercial banking and president of the bank’s Kansas City region. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim's in-depth knowledge and experience enable him to lead teams in delivering operational excellence and providing financial expertise and service to clients. He is a passionate advocate for UMB and a champion for the positive impact the bank makes on the communities, individuals, families, and businesses it serves across the U.S.

Jim holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Missouri State University and actively contributes to the Kansas City community as a director on multiple boards, as well as an advisory director for UMB Financial Corporation.