# John Kemper

> John W. Kemper is president and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancshares and chairman and chief executive officer of Commerce Bank. A former McKinsey engagement manager, he joined Commerce in 2007 and became CEO in August 2018. His tenure includes expansion in private wealth and investment banking through FineMark and Nolan & Associates.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Commerce Bancshares, Inc.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Commerce Bank
- **Organizations:** Commerce Bancshares, Inc., Commerce Bank, McKinsey & Company, Capital for Business, Visa Executive Client Counsel
- **From:** Kansas City, United States
- **Education:** BA, History and Political Science, Stanford University, MSc, Economic History, London School of Economics, MBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
- **Known for:** Appointed Commerce Bancshares CEO following eleven years at the organization., Led Commerce during its acquisition of FineMark, expanding its wealth management footprint., Commerce reported $155.0 million in third-quarter 2026 net income during his tenure.

## Career timeline

- **2005-2007** — Engagement manager at McKinsey & Company; dates reported in Commerce’s 2010 Form 10-K.
- **2007** — Began work at Commerce on strategic planning.
- **2009** — Elected strategic planning director and senior vice president of Commerce Bank.
- **2013** — Named president and chief operating officer of Commerce Bancshares.
- **2015** — Joined the Commerce Bancshares board in September.
- **2018** — Became CEO on August 1; David Kemper remained executive chairman.
- **2026** — Commerce completed FineMark on January 1 and Nolan & Associates on October 1.

## Achievements

- Appointed Commerce Bancshares CEO following eleven years at the organization.
- Led Commerce during its acquisition of FineMark, expanding its wealth management footprint.
- Commerce reported $155.0 million in third-quarter 2026 net income during his tenure.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 20, Commerce reported third-quarter net income of $155.0 million and diluted EPS of $1.08.
- **2026-10** — Commerce completed the Nolan & Associates acquisition on October 1.
- **2026-01** — Commerce completed the FineMark acquisition on January 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.commercebank.com/about-us/leadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kemper-a21a7531

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