V. Raymond Stranghoener has served as President of The Commerce Trust Company since 1999, leading a firm recognized for personalized asset management and financial advisory services. Prior experience includes six years as Executive Vice President at Boatmen's Trust Company and head of Bank of America’s Private Bank in St. Louis, and 17 years as a Partner at Bryan Cave, focusing on private company practices, estate planning, and corporate law. V. Raymond Stranghoener holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Westminster College.