John Ward has been with UMB since 1994, most recently serving as a senior project manager in UMB’s Enterprise Project Management Office. John also serves as the Chairman of the Veterans Engagement Taskforce (VET) Business Resource Group, which focuses on supporting veteran causes inside and outside of UMB. John is a US Army veteran, serving active duty from 1980-1990 and spent 7 years stationed overseas in Berlin and Frankfurt.

Sara Harris joined UMB in 2010. As vice president for UMB Fine Art Management Services and a senior trust advisor, Sara is responsible for managing a major art collection, along with estate planning and administration for high-net-worth clients. Sara’s role is unique, as UMB is the Midwest's single source for comprehensive fine art management services. In this dual role, she works closely with a team of UMB advisors to ensure clients are receiving personal attention and their financial needs and concerns are addressed.

Kelly Eschweiler currently serves as Senior Vice President/Director Associate Experience & Rewards for UMB Financial Corporation, a full service financial provider for commercial, institutional and personal clients across the United States. Kelly has been with UMB since 2007 in a variety of roles within the Human Resources department. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in Organizational Development from Avila University.

Kristine Batch is senior vice president and senior regional delivery manager at UMB Bank. She is responsible for leading branches in the Kansas City and North Kansas City region, which includes supporting associates and delivering an exceptional customer experience. She joined UMB in 2014 and has more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Stephen Kitts is executive vice president and manager for UMB Bank, n.a. Capital Markets Division. He is responsible for managing UMB Bank’s fixed income sales and FX trading team.

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.