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John W. Kemper is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. In this role, he directs the Bank's strategy and line operations, working closely with market and business line leadership. In addition, Mr. Kemper has overall responsibility for bank credit and non-credit risk, legal, compliance and human resources. Kemper holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Stanford University, a Master of Science in economic history from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Kemper is a director of Tower Properties Company and a member of the Leadership Council of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. He is a board member of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and KIPP St. Louis. For 150 years, Missouri-based Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) has been providing a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce Bank operates in more than 360 retail locations in the Central United States and has a nationwide presence in the commercial payments industry. Commerce Bancshares also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, leasing, credit-related insurance, private equity and real estate activities. For additional information, please visit www.commercebank.com.

Senior Executive Officer with progressive experience leading public (SEC registrant) banking companies. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve profitability and competitively position the bank in the market. Combines strong leadership and governance strategy with superior team building and sales management skills, yielding positive results managing organizational change. Critical thinker, competent in quickly assessing and addressing needs and priorities. Effective leader who quickly earns respect and credibility across an organization and consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity and ethics. CORE COMPETENCIES:  Leadership & Team Building.. .................... Financial & Strategic Planning  Investor Relations and SEC Compliance...  Merger & Acquisition Integration  Change/Turnaround Management............ Civic Leadership & Public Speaking  Performance Management & Coaching....  Risk Management and Optimization

Gene Miles is a Board Member at ST JOSEPH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Chief Executive Officer at First Farmers Bank & Trust, and Board Member at First Farmers Bank & Trust. He attended Indiana University.

Joseph Baptista is a President/CEO at Mechanics Cooperative Bank and Board Member at Mechanics Cooperative Bank. He works or has worked at Mechanics Cooperative Bank.