A.J. Gebert named to “40 Under 40” class, recognizing upcoming talent.

WICHITA, Kan. – Austin “A.J.” Gebert, has been named to the Wichita Business Journal’s 2025 class of 40 Under 40. The award recognizes up and coming business professionals who have distinguished themselves as future leaders.

In his role as Vice President, Commercial Banking for Commerce Bank – Wichita, Gebert manages a diverse loan portfolio with a focus on customers in the commercial real estate sector. He enjoys working with long-term, established bank customers to meet their evolving needs and enjoys developing new relationships for the bank.

“A.J. exemplifies the values of Commerce Bank and is an inspiration to his colleagues,” said Todd Anciaux, president, Commerce Bank – Wichita. “He has also proven himself as a strong leader in the Wichita community, with a passion for serving the underserved. He has dedicated considerable time and energy as a Board member for Passageways, which serves military veterans with temporary housing and social services, and First Tee, which provides youth development and leadership skills through the game of golf, all of which made him an excellent candidate for this recognition. 

Gebert and the other Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 honorees will be recognized at an awards banquet in early May.

About Commerce Bank

With $32.0 billion in assets^{1 footnote 1}, 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. Beyond the Midwest, Commerce also maintains commercial offices in Dallas, Houston, Cincinnati, Nashville, Des Moines, Indianapolis, and Grand Rapids and wealth offices in Dallas, Houston and Naples. Commerce delivers high-touch service and sophisticated financial solutions at regional branches, commercial and wealth offices, ATMs, online, mobile and through a 24/7 customer service line. Learn more at www.commercebank.com.

¹ As of December 31, 2024