Jennifer Upton receives ‘Global Innovation Rising Star’ award from BAI
St. Louis – The Bank Administration Institute (BAI), a non-profit industry organization providing support and resources to the banking sector, selected Jennifer Upton, senior vice president and director of corporate strategy and innovation, for the 2023 BAI Global Innovation Rising Star Award.
BAI’s Rising Star award honors up-and-coming leaders who are innovative, passionate, intellectually curious and make a positive impact in the financial services industry. Throughout Upton’s career, she continuously displays her passion and drive towards innovative thinking and positive change for Commerce Bank, proving that she is the perfect fit for this award.
To affirm this recognition, Upton’s leader, Paula Petersen, executive vice president and executive director of consumer segment and strategic services, says, “Jennifer’s unwavering curiosity and commitment to the customer experience is admirable. As the leader of our strategic planning office, she empowers her team and encourages the organization to find innovative solutions for our customers. Her leadership helps drive innovation at Commerce.”
“I am honored to receive the Global Innovation Rising Star Award from BAI, and to be a part of this group of innovative leaders,” says Upton. “I’m also grateful for Commerce’s commitment to innovation. I have a safe space to take measured risks and I am encouraged to be proactive in response to our customers’ changing needs.”
BAI announced the Rising Stars on October 23. You can view the full list here.
About Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
With $31.4 billion in assets1, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) is a regional bank holding company offering a full line of banking services through its subsidiaries, including payment solutions, investment management and securities brokerage. One of its subsidiaries, Commerce Bank, leverages nearly 160 years of proven strength and experience to help individuals and businesses solve financial challenges. In addition to offering payment solutions across the U.S., Commerce Bank currently operates full-service banking facilities across the Midwest including the St. Louis and Kansas City metropolitan areas, Springfield, Central Missouri, Central Illinois, Wichita, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Denver. It also maintains commercial offices in Dallas, Houston, Cincinnati, Nashville, Des Moines, Indianapolis, and Grand Rapids. Commerce delivers high-touch service and sophisticated financial solutions at regional branches, commercial offices, ATMs, online, mobile and through a 24/7 customer service line. Learn more at www.commercebank.com.
1As of September 30, 2023
