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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Commerce Bank have rated Happiness, Leadership, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Commerce Bank employees are 18% more likely to recommend Commerce Bank as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Commerce Bank is rated average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. Commerce Bank employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Leadership categories, putting Commerce Bank’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at Commerce Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Commerce Bank is rated B
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Commerce Bank ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 30 Commerce Bank employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Commerce Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 64% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 36% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Everyone was so friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process
What do you like best about the leadership team?Very nice and approachable always
What makes you most happy at work?Having the autonomy to run my part of the business.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Realistic goal expectations that accurately represent what each team is capable of. This company sets unrealistic expectations which creates a high stress work environment for their employees to never achieve goals.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Paying a livable wage would be nice. Bankers should be making $18+, assistant branch managers should EASILY be making $25 and BMs $30+ an hour. Pay us what we are worth!!! Youre losing employees to other banks because we arent making enough.
Commerce Bank operates as a super-community bank offering sophisticated financial products.
Mission Statement. Commerce Bank will be the preferred provider of targeted financial service in our communities based on strong customer relationships. We will strengthen these relationships by providing the right solutions that combine our technology, experience and financial strength.
| Headquarter | Kansas City, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.commercebank.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1865 |
| Tel | 877-278-1744 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CBSH |
Commerce Bank competitors include Td Bank, U.S. Bank, UMB Banks, and Bank of America. Commerce Bank ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Commerce Bank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

30 employees at Commerce Bank have reviewed Commerce Bank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 30 Commerce Bank employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Commerce Bank are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Commerce Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Commerce Bank are pleased with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Commerce Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Commerce Bank believe the environment at Commerce Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Commerce Bank is moderate. About 59% of the employees at Commerce Bank work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Commerce Bank are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Commerce Bank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Commerce Bank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Commerce Bank’s CEO John Kemper started in this role in 2018. John’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Commerce Bank’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Commerce Bank’s competitors, John Kemper ranks right above U.S. Bank CEO Andrew Cecere. Under Kemper’s leadership, Commerce Bank employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Leadership. Retention and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Commerce Bank could stand to see real improvement.
The Commerce Bank Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO John Kemper, Vice President, Senior Account Executive, Commercial Card Sales RauShaun Muhammad, and Executive Vice President Patty Kellerhals
John Kemper CEO / President
John Kemper serves as the CEO / President of Commerce Bank.
RauShaun Muhammad Vice President, Senior Account Executive, Commercial Card Sales
RauShaun Muhammad serves as the Vice President, Senior Account Executive, Commercial Card Sales of Commerce Bank.... read more
Patty Kellerhals Executive Vice President
Patty Kellerhals serves as the Executive Vice President of Commerce Bank. Patty started at Commerce Bank in July of... read more
Jeff Burik Executive Vice President
Jeff Burik serves as the Executive Vice President of Commerce Bank. Jeff started at Commerce Bank in May of 1998. Jeff... read more
Derrick Brooks Senior Vice President, Consumer Business Digital Strategy Leader
Derrick Brooks serves as the Senior Vice President, Consumer Business Digital Strategy Leader of Commerce Bank. Derrick... read more
Bill Hippensteel Executive Vice President, Director of Product Development
Bill Hippensteel serves as the Executive Vice President, Director of Product Development of Commerce Bank. Bill started... read more
Sue Martin Vice President, National Healthcare Executive
Sue Martin serves as the Vice President, National Healthcare Executive of Commerce Bank. Sue started at Commerce Bank in... read more
Christy Hartner Senior Vice President
Christy Hartner serves as the Senior Vice President of Commerce Bank. Christy started at Commerce Bank in May of 2001.... read more
Shawna Wright Talent Management Director (Senior Vice President)
Shawna Wright serves as the Talent Management Director (Senior Vice President) of Commerce Bank. Shawna started at... read more
How much do people at Commerce Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Commerce Bank is $120,149, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,597, or $58 per hour.
At Commerce Bank, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,314 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,450 annually. Average Commerce Bank salaries by department include: Admin at $55,443, HR at $111,016, Engineering at $133,276, and Customer Support at $66,830. Half of Commerce Bank salaries are above $121,597.
18 employees at Commerce Bank rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 57 ratings) while 17 employees at Commerce Bank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Commerce Bank employees include job titles like Customer Service Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Commerce Bank employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Commerce Bank across various culture dimensions.
Commerce Bank PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Commerce Bank applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 83% | |
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Sales | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Kansas City | 50% | |
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Saint Louis | 17% | |
New York City | 17% | |
Denver | 17% |
Who is the CEO of Commerce Bank?
Commerce Bank CEO is John Kemper, their score by employees is 78
What is Commerce Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for Commerce Bank is 18
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Commerce Bank?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Commerce Bank?
The average salaries for Finance in Commerce Bank is 87k
Who are Commerce Bank competitors?
Commerce Bank main competitors are Td Bank, U.S. Bank, UMB Banks, Bank of America