Wes Burns, EVP of Community & Economic Development, leads Midwest BankCentre’s initiatives to ensure affordable capital accessibility across the St. Louis region. With over 20 years of banking experience, he specializes in tax credit financing strategies supporting non-profits, commercial ventures, and affordable housing development.  With a deep commitment to financial empowerment and economic growth, he oversees Midwest BankCentre’s consumer lending, small business banking, home mortgage and economic development lending teams.  Through these leadership efforts, Wes plays a key role in expanding access to capital for individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the St. Louis Region.

Wes holds a BSBA in Business Management from Southeast Missouri State University and an MBA from Webster University.  He also has credentials from Graduate School of Banking – Colorado. Wes serves as Director for Covenant House Missouri and serves on the finance committee.  He holds similar leadership roles with the St. Louis Equity Fund.  Under Wes’ leadership, Midwest BankCentre has been recognized with community impact awards including the “Changemaker” by the Tower Grove Community Development Corporation, the “Collaborator Award” by the Criminal Justice Ministries and “Economic Development Partner of the Year” by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.