Mariner Kemper took the helm at UMB Financial Corp. on May 10, 2004, a date he recites quickly from memory.
It was a pivotal moment for the bank, and Kemper picked up the ball and ran with it where his father, R. Crosby Kemper Jr., left off.
While keeping lessons from his father close to heart, Mariner Kemper pushed forward, leading the bank on a mission to diversify its revenue base. The company made 23 acquisitions in the past 10 years, many during the heart of the recession.
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