Kusnerik named to 20 under 40 list.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2024) -- Chase Kusnerik, assistant vice president - commercial banking, Commerce Bank - Bloomington-Normal, has been named to The Pantagraph's 20 Under 40 list.

The 20 Under 40 award, recognizes a diverse group of young professionals for their accomplishments in various fields and industries, including business, philanthropy and the arts.

As a business banking relationship manager, Kusnerik provides guidance to middle-market companies for the bank. In addition, she is also involved with a variety of community organizations in the Bloomington-Normal area, including serving as president elect for the McLean Country Chamber of Commerce - Bloomington Normal Young Professionals. She also is a member of the Bloomington Pub Club Rotary and volunteers for various non-profits throughout the year on behalf of Commerce Bank or Rotary, including McLean County Fair, Midwest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity and YMCA.

"Chase continually aims to deliver engaging, impactful customer service to clients," said William J. Phillips IV, president, Commerce Bank - Bloomington-Normal. "She has been a pivotal Commerce Bank colleague, not only to her team, but to the entire organization and our community since joining Commerce."

Kusnerik received her M.B.A. from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In addition to working in commercial banking at Commerce, she has worked in Wealth Management and Small Business Banking.

This year's 20 Under 40 honorees will be recognized in October at The Pantagraph's Leaders of Distinction reception.