
Mariner Kemper
CEO of UMB Financial
Education
- Undergraduate degree - University of Puget Sound
Overview
Mariner Kemper is president, chairman and chief executive officer for UMB Financial Corporation. He has been with the company for more than 20 years and has served many roles including president of UMB Bank Colorado, n.a. and executive vice president of UMB Financial Corporation. He has been in his current role since May 2004.
In 2019, Mariner was awarded the John Madden, Jr. Leadership Award by the CBCA, which recognizes a lifetime of extraordinary leadership and a legacy of support for the arts. In 2013, he was named “America’s 7th Most Powerful CEO 40 and Under” by Forbes.
Mr. Kemper is also Member of The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City and on the board of 6 other companies. In the past he held the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at UMB Bank, NA (Investment Management), Chairman at UMB Bank, NA, Chairman at UMB Bank Colorado, NA, Director at Scout Investments, Inc., Chairman at The Denver Art Museum Foundation, Chairman for Denver Art Culture & Film Foundation and Member of Downtown Council of Kansas City. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Puget Sound.
Career
- UMB Financial - CEO