Brian Watkins

Brian is senior vice president and director of private banking for Commerce Trust Company. He is responsible for the system wide oversight of all private banking activities for Commerce Trust. He joined Commerce in 1995 and served as a commercial lending manager prior to transitioning to his current role with Commerce Trust in 2013. Prior to joining Commerce in 1995, Brian was a branch manager with Boatmen’s Bank. Brian attended Saint Louis University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in finance as well as his Master of Business Administration. He serves on the Alumni Board and Father’s Club Board for St. Louis University High School. Brian is also active in his parish with Mary Queen of Peace in Webster Groves.