Orvin T. Kimbrough serves as Chairman and CEO of Midwest BankCentre.  Since joining as CEO in 2019, Orv has led the bank to more than double its net income while deepening its commitment to values-based banking and shared prosperity. His visionary approach integrates social impact with financial services, driving innovation and inclusivity within the bank and beyond.

A visionary leader in community and economic development, Kimbrough has spearheaded transformative initiatives like Impact Banking and the Rising Together Foundation, both of which reflect his unwavering commitment to creating lasting change. His leadership is not just about driving profits; it’s about fostering opportunities for everyone to rise together.

Prior to Midwest BankCentre, Orv spent nearly two decades in nonprofit leadership, most notably as President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, where he helped grow it into the nation’s largest affiliate, raising nearly $80 million annually.

His influence extends beyond the corporate world as he has served or currently serves on various public and private boards, including United Way Worldwide, Korte Construction, Core & Main (a publicly traded company), the Federal Reserve’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), and as a Commissioner with the National Academy of Medicine.  He is the author of Twice Over A Man: A Fierce Memoir of an Orphan Boy Who Doggedly Determined a Finer Life, as well as an avid writer, speaker, and coach. He holds degrees in social work, business, and theology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Aquinas Institute of Theology.  Through it all, Kimbrough remains focused on one goal: lifting others as he continues to rise.