Commerce Bank to open new Will County location servicing Northern Illinois commercial clients

Joliet, Ill. – June 9, 2025 -- Commerce Bank announced the opening of its new commercial
banking office at 2730 Caton Farm Road in Joliet, designed to better support and serve its
valued business customers in northern Illinois. After five years of growth, this strategic
expansion reflects the bank’s commitment to providing more convenient and responsive
services, ensuring business customers have direct access to personalized support and
innovative financial solutions. By establishing a local presence, Commerce Bank aims to
deepen its connections within Will County and help businesses thrive.

“Our growth in northern Illinois affirms the need and appreciation for our innovative solutions
among businesses in the region,” said Brent Eichelberger, CEO, Illinois. “We greatly value the
relationships we’ve built with our customers as well as within the community. We’re excited to
expand our team and presence to better support the area and contribute to its continued
success.”

Leading the new office are Nick Moran, senior vice president and senior commercial banking
relationship manager, and Deanne (Dee) Morrell, senior vice president and senior commercial
banking relationship manager. Moran grew up in Lemont and has been with Commerce Bank
since 2001, focused specifically on the northern Illinois market for the last five years. Morrell is a
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She is a
long-time Plainfield, Ill. resident who joined Commerce in 2024.

“We look forward to developing and expanding relationships with commercial customers with
needs that include commercial payments and treasury, financing, and investment management,”
Moran said. “With this office, we’ll be able to introduce Commerce’s solutions to more customers
and demonstrate the consultative approach and excellent service the bank is known for.”

About Commerce Bank
With $32.4 billion in assets 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 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.

As of March 31, 2025