March 10, 2025 (Jefferson City, Mo.) – Central Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Tristan Thompson as Chief Commercial Banking Services and Payments Officer. In this role, Thompson will lead the strategic direction and success of the Commercial Product team, Commercial Payments team, Commercial Sales Management team, and the company’s HSA division – HSA Central.
With over 15 years of experience in commercial banking, consumer banking, and payments innovation, Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Central Bank. His career spans product management, strategy, management consulting, and M&A integration, with a proven track record of driving transformation and growth across financial services businesses.
"I am excited to work with our business customers to provide them with innovative payments and treasury management solutions that will help streamline their financial operations, improve cash flow management and greater efficiency," said Thompson. "What excites me the most is enhancing and showcasing all that Commercial Services has to offer and seeing firsthand how it empowers our customers to focus on what matters most - running their business."
Beyond his leadership at Central Bank, Thompson is deeply engaged in the financial services industry. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for EPCOR, the largest payments association in the U.S., and is a Board Advisory Member for the U.S. Faster Payments Council and the American Bankers Association (ABA) Payments Systems Administrative Committee. His previous industry involvement includes work with The Federal Reserve’s Faster Payments Taskforce, The FedNow Pilot, Nacha’s Payments Institute Board of Regents, and several other key industry groups.
Thompson’s leadership philosophy is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and servant leadership. "I look forward to working closely with our teams and customers to drive strategic growth and long-term value."
A graduate of the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance, Thompson is originally from and currently resides in Kansas City, MO.
Central Bank is thrilled to welcome Tristan Thompson to the leadership team and looks forward to the expertise, passion, and vision he brings to the organization.
The Central Trust Bank is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, and has been serving businesses and customers since 1902. The bank is built on a strong foundation of people, community service, and technology. The Central Trust Bank is a $19.2 billion Missouri state-chartered trust company with more than 158 locations in 79 communities serving consumers and businesses in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Florida. Divisions of The Central Trust Bank include Central Trust Company, Central Investment Advisors, Central Travel, and Central Technology Services.
