Blackford Brauer

Director/Board Member at COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.

Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30

49 year

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Consumer Durables

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Blackford F.
Brauer is currently an Independent Director at Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) since 2022.
Mr. Brauer also serves as a Director at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and as President of Hunter Engineering Co. The education history includes an MBA from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree from Princeton University.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. 0.03%	2026-05-28	46,941 ( 0.03% )	2 M $	2026-05-30

Blackford Brauer active positions

Companies	Position	Start
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	Director/Board Member	2022-05-12
Hunter Engineering Co. Hunter Engineering Co. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Hand And Edge Tools Except Machine Tools And Handsaws	President	-
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 1998, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing plant science to address challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and health. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The center hosts an international community of scientists and operates with substantial research funding and facilities, including six core technology centers and a 140-acre field site. Its research focuses on fundamental plant biology and translating discoveries into practical solutions such as improved crops, sustainable bioenergy, and ecosystem restoration. The center supports innovation and economic growth through startup incubation and collaboration within the 39 North agtech district. Education and outreach programs engage K–12 students, undergraduates, professionals, and the public to foster scientific curiosity and career development in plant and data sciences.	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	5
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company for commerce bank	Finance
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Princeton University Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Hunter Engineering Co. Hunter Engineering Co. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Hand And Edge Tools Except Machine Tools And Handsaws	Consumer Durables
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 1998, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing plant science to address challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and health. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The center hosts an international community of scientists and operates with substantial research funding and facilities, including six core technology centers and a 140-acre field site. Its research focuses on fundamental plant biology and translating discoveries into practical solutions such as improved crops, sustainable bioenergy, and ecosystem restoration. The center supports innovation and economic growth through startup incubation and collaboration within the 39 North agtech district. Education and outreach programs engage K–12 students, undergraduates, professionals, and the public to foster scientific curiosity and career development in plant and data sciences.	Commercial Services