UMBF UMB Financial Corporation

UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:UMBF) is pleased to announce that Katherine Hunter has joined the company as its new senior vice president of small business banking and will lead a division dedicated to small businesses. Hunter will report to UMB Executive Vice President Brad Smith. With Hunter's leadership, the division is dedicated to expanding product capabilities and integrated delivery systems designed specifically for the small business community. Small business banking products and services are being enhanced to be straightforward, hassle-free and solution-focused. "Integrating this dynamic small business model into the UMB culture further supports UMB's committed role in the business community and aligns with our proven strength of delivering superior service," said Smith. "Kathy's reputation and experience in understanding financial solutions advances our position within the small business industry. Her leadership will provide an unparalleled level of service and expertise for our customers." Ms. Hunter comes to UMB with 22 years of banking experience with the last 17 years focusing on the small business community. Most recently, Hunter was vice president of the corporate banking division of Commerce Bank (1997-2005) where she was actively involved in leading small business banking initiatives. Prior to Commerce, Hunter was the vice president of the business banking group at Bank of America (formerly Boatmen's Bank). In 2000, Hunter received the "Women Who Mean Business" award for being one of the top 25 most influential business women in Kansas City. She is on the Board of Directors for Growth Opportunity Connection, Inc., and the EDC Loan Corporation. UMB Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., offering complete banking and related financial services to both individual and business customers. Its banking subsidiaries own and operate 139 banking centers throughout Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska in addition to a loan production office in Arizona. Subsidiaries of the holding company and the lead bank, UMB Bank, n.a., include an investment services group based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a trust management company in South Dakota, and single-purpose companies that deal with brokerage services, consulting services and insurance.