Paul Williamson joined UMB in 2004 and is currently UMB Bank president for the Colorado region. In this role, he is responsible for strategic development and growth. As a part of this, he leads the commercial banking team andis responsible for all banking, wealth management and retail operations for the region.

Carol Sturm been in the banking industry for more than 40 years. She joined UMB in 1989 and as vice president and corporate art curator of more than 1,200 paintings and sculptures, she merges all disciplines associated with fine art curatorial work. Responsibilities include coordinating insurance, installation, conservation and exhibitions or client art collections. She also conducts fine arts tours for visitors, students, employees, and art groups, with a mission to educate and enhance the experience of UMB’s fine art collection.

Jennifer Boxberger is assistant vice president and senior investment product analyst in UMB’s Private Wealth Management division. In this role, she is responsible for investment manager due diligence on current and prospective investment strategies in support of UMB Private Wealth Management’s Open Architecture platform.

Spencer Berndt is senior vice president and investment products manager in UMB’s Private Wealth Management division. In this role, he leads the team responsible for investment manager due diligence on current and prospective investment strategies.

Null joined UMB in 2008 and is currently VP senior practice solutions relationship manager in UMB’s Business Banking Practice Finance division. In this role, he is responsible for developing new business opportunities as well as maintaining and expanding existing client relationships. He has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. as well as an associate’s degree from Flint Hills Technical College.

Byron Pierce is senior vice president of commercial banking at UMB, and leads a team out of Springfield, Missouri. Following a brief stint in telecommunications sales, Pierce worked as a credit analyst before climbing the ranks to his current role.

Tracy Howren is senior vice president, commercial real estate lending officer in UMB’s Commercial Real Estate division. Tracy is responsible for managing the commercial real estate portfolio in the St. Louis region, expanding business relationships in the area, and sourcing, underwriting and closing loans.