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J. Kemper
Chief Executive Officer at
UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 275 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
J. Mariner Kemper is a businessperson who has been at the head of 8 different companies and is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for UMB Financial Corp. Mr. Kemper is also Member of The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City and on the board of 6 other companies. In the past he held the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at UMB Bank, NA (Investment Management), Chairman at UMB Bank, NA, Chairman at UMB Bank Colorado, NA, Director at Scout Investments, Inc., Chairman at The Denver Art Museum Foundation, Chairman for Denver Art Culture & Film Foundation and Member of Downtown Council of Kansas City. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Puget Sound.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 2,095,667 ( 2.76% ) | 275 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
J. Kemper active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2004 |
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
 Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Director/Board Member | - |
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
 Cboe Exchange, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security services for innovation and technology markets | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2008 |
The Denver Area Council of Boy Scouts of America | Director/Board Member | 24/03/2009 |
Denver City & County School District No. 1 (Colorado)
 Denver City & County School District No. 1 (Colorado) Local AgenciesGovernment Functions as a local school district | Director/Board Member | 24/03/2009 |
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
 The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a non-profit organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | 24/03/2009 |
The Denver Art Museum
 The Denver Art Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art galleries and museums | Director/Board Member | - |
Agriculture Future of America
 Agriculture Future of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training, scholarships and networking services for students in the field of food and agriculture | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of J. Kemper
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UMB Bank, NA
 UMB Bank, NA Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Chairman | 01/06/2015 |
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Training of J. Kemper
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
65
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
|---|---|
UMB Financial Corp.
 UMB Financial Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides banking services | Finance |
UMB Bank, NA (Investment Management)
 UMB Bank, NA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance UMB-IM focuses on investments in the stocks of US large-cap companies. The firm's Large Cap Equity Strategy emphasizes quality growth and is based on GARP methodology. The strategy seeks to add value through rigorous stock selection and active sector selection. They combine a fundamental, bottom-up stock selection approach with a top-down focus on the macro economy. UMB-IM seeks to identify relative value within companies that have proven their ability to grow earnings and cash flow. To construct portfolios, the firm employs internal and external economic research to determine overweighting or underweighting versus the economic sectors of the S&P 500 Index. | Finance |
Scout Investments, Inc.
 Scout Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Scout is an active investment manager who applies bottom-up, repeatable processes that aim to generate positive alpha by applying research-based insights and analysis to portfolio construction. The firm's equity investment teams employ distinct investment philosophies and processes to achieve long-term capital appreciation objectives that are consistent with client goals. They focus on quality, identifying companies that have sound fundamentals, favorable growth prospects, competitive advantages and savvy management teams. | Finance |
UMB Bank, NA
UMB Bank, NA Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
Cboe Exchange, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security services for innovation and technology markets | Commercial Services |
MRIGlobal
 MRIGlobal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates research and development organizations | Commercial Services |
University of Puget Sound
 University of Puget Sound Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Boy Scouts of America
 Boy Scouts of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides community development programs | Commercial Services |
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a non-profit organization | Miscellaneous |
The American Royal Association, Inc.
 The American Royal Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides opportunities for youth and adults to compete in their livestock, rodeo, barbeque, equine and special events | Commercial Services |
The Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art galleries and museums | Consumer Services |
The Denver Art Museum Foundation
 The Denver Art Museum Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates zoo | Consumer Services |
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Consumer Services |
The Denver Area Council of Boy Scouts of America | Commercial Services |
UMB Bank Colorado, NA
 UMB Bank Colorado, NA Major BanksFinance Nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Downtown Council of Kansas City
 Downtown Council of Kansas City Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization that represents businesses, property owners, and non-profit organizations | Commercial Services |
Western States Arts Federation
 Western States Arts Federation Western States Arts Federation, now known as Creative West, is a nonprofit regional arts organization that serves a broad and diverse area of the western United States. The non-profit company is based in Denver, CO. Established in 1974, it supports artists, arts organizations, state arts agencies, and arts advocates by building equitable systems to amplify creative capacity and cultural vitality. The organization provides grants, awards, consulting, research, advocacy, professional development, and hosts events and regional networks to foster creativity and cultural impact. Creative West develops and manages technology platforms such as Café (an online application system for art opportunities), GO Smart (grants management software), ZAPP (a digital platform for art fair and festival administration), and Public Art Archive (a searchable database of public artworks). These platforms and services help streamline arts management, support underserved communities, and expand the impact of the arts across the region. | |
Regional Air Quality Council
 Regional Air Quality Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that plans and implements air quality programs | Commercial Services |
Boy's & Girl's Clubs of Metro-Denver, Inc.
 Boy's & Girl's Clubs of Metro-Denver, Inc. Part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boy's & Girl's Clubs of Metro-Denver, Inc. is a company based in Denver, CO. The CEO of the company is Erin Porteous. | |
Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation | |
Denver City & County School District No. 1 (Colorado)
Denver City & County School District No. 1 (Colorado) Local AgenciesGovernment Functions as a local school district | Government |
National Jewish Health, Inc.
 National Jewish Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides treatment of and conducts research in respiratory, immune and allergic disorders | Health Services |
Agriculture Future of America
Agriculture Future of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training, scholarships and networking services for students in the field of food and agriculture | Commercial Services |
Air Quality & Transportation Management Council | |
Denver Art Culture & Film Foundation |
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