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NATCHEZ — Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America®, unveiled this summer its annual 40 Under 40: 2024 Community Bank Leaders list. The award recognizes the nation’s up-and-coming community bank innovators and influencers who represent the future of the industry.

Matthew Hall, Senior Vice President/Lending at UMB was named to the list.

“From CEOs to compliance officers, branch managers, lenders, and marketers, this annual award continues to uncover extraordinary talent within the community banking industry,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said. “We congratulate Matthew Hall on this well-deserved honor. His deep belief in the community bank business model and passion for supporting his customers and volunteering in the community where he lives makes him right for the prestigious list.”

The sixth annual 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders awards recognize an insightful group of professionals who have continuously stepped up to lend a hand, offer a new perspective, or make a difference in their communities.

“I’m honored to have been named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders list,” Hall said. “Community banking makes such a positive impact in the lives of our customers and our community, and I’m so proud to be part of this industry.”

“We’re so proud of Matthew for being named to this impressive list of community banking leaders,” UMB CEO Adrian Sandel said. “We have the opportunity to see his work shine every day and make a difference in the lives of customers we serve. We’re so pleased to see Matthew receive the national recognition he deserves.”

UMB, formerly known as First Natchez Bank, was chartered on February 23, 1973, and opened its first office on May 14, 1973, in Natchez. Since its opening, UMB has been a recognized market leader in the financial services industry in southwest Mississippi. UMB strives to meet the needs of each and every citizen at its nine locations.