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Money Isn't The Only Thing That's Green At The New UMB Bank

JE Dunn Rocky Mountain, Inc., a member of the JE Dunn Construction Group, celebrated the recent completion of the UMB Bank branch at Stapleton. The new 4,300-square-foot bank is located at the corner of Quebec and 36th Ave.

Utilizing green building practices, the new UMB Bank features locally manufactured materials, low-emitting environmentally friendly paints, ceiling treatments and wall coverings, and carpet that is 100 percent recyclable. The bank also incorporates energy saving features throughout and includes a "green" roof, which is covered with low growing grass complete with an irrigation system. The eco-friendly roof does not retain heat like other roofing materials and offers the natural environmental benefits of plant life, transforming carbon dioxide into oxygen. The roofing system in one of only two commercial "green" roofs in the state of Colorado.

Nearly 100 people attended the ribbon cutting ceremony including UMB Financial chairman and CEO Mariner Kemper; Michael Hagedorn, CFO; and Peter deSilva, president and COO. Kemper discussed the importance of sustainable design and construction and the Bank's commitment to preserving our resources. Afterwards, students from the Denver School of Science and Technology's Go Green! Club assisted with the ribbon cutting and were presented with a donation from UMB Financial. The club focuses on creating projects that have a positive impact on our environment, exploring topics including recycling, sustainability, energy conservation, and water conservation.

"We have been fortunate to assist a number of our clients in their sustainable construction efforts and are proud to have supported UMB's goal to deliver an eco-friendly structure," said Jason Crookshank, senior project manager for JE Dunn. JE Dunn's extensive banking facility experience includes working with Compass Bank to complete a number of banks throughout the Western United States.