Mr. Morris retired in September 2012 from KPMG LLP, where he served as Partner in Charge of the Financial Service Practice in the Kansas City office. At KPMG, he built a deep expertise in accounting and auditing, serving a wide spectrum of financial-services clients including banks, thrifts, mortgage companies, investment advisors, and real estate firms. Mr. Morris began his career with that firm in 1976 (the firm was then known as Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co.) as an auditor. He became an audit manager in 1981 and was promoted to partner in 1988. During his tenure, he led audit teams of up to 20 professionals and served as the primary liaison with senior management, boards of directors and audit committees. His technical acumen included extensive experience in IPOs, debt and equity offerings, and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance. Mr. Morris also serves as an independent trustee of The Commerce Funds, a family of nine mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. He has served on the University of Missouri College of Business Advisory Board and the School of Accountancy Advisory Board, as well as the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Museum and Hallbrook Country Club.