John R. Capps was elected a director in January, 2000. Mr. Capps has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Plaza Motor Company since 1981. Plaza Motor Company is a retail dealership for eight luxury automobile franchises. Mr. Capps is a director of Whitfield School (from 1995-present), St. Louis Priory School (from 1988-present), Muny Opera (from 1999-present), Whitaker Foundation (from August 2001-present), and St. Louis Art Museum (from October 2001-present). He is Chairman of the Regional Business Council. He also served as a director of Commerce Bank, a subsidiary of the Company.
