Purposeful leadership: Serving New Mexico communities and companies
At UMB, strong relationships are central to how we serve businesses and communities. This philosophy is personal for Claire Kowalski, vice president and commercial banking relationship manager.
Leadership lessons from a banker, CFO and CEO
Eddie Broussard, UMB president of the Fort Worth, Texas market, shares insights from his journey in and around the banking world.
Stay focused and be fearless: Uma Wilson shares her journey to leadership in banking
Uma Wilson, chief information and product officer, shares her career growth experience and what it means to be a female leader in banking.
Meet the leadership: Eric Kelley, Chief Investment Officer
Eric Kelley, chief investment officer for UMB Private Wealth Management, shares why he chose a career in the wealth management industry.
The spirit of service: Taking leadership notes from our vets
Mariner Kemper, chairman, president and CEO of UMB Financial Corporation, shares his thoughts on taking leadership notes from veterans.
Meet the leadership: Ram Shankar, Chief Financial Officer
Here, Ram Shankar, EVP and CFO of UMB Financial Corporation, reflects on his career after a recent Kansas City Business Journal award.
Meet the Leadership: Rekha Patnaik, Director of Continuous Improvement
Meet Rekha Patnaik, EVP and Director of Continuous Improvement. Here's how her experiences have helped shape her outlook on career and life.
Meet the Leadership: Nikki Newton’s early introduction to the investing world
Nikki Newton serves as president of UMB Private Wealth Management. His journey to this position started when he was a seventh grader in Arkansas.
2026 midyear economic update: A new era at the Fed
The second quarter brought a rapid rebound from the turbulence unleashed during Q1. Read our 2026 midyear update.
Disciplined execution: A maturing of the M&A market in 2026
Here, Vincent Burke, senior vice president of commercial banking, discusses the 2026 M&A landscape and key takeaways for businesses to accommodate shifts in dealmaking.
