Harris Simmons of Zions

Harris Simmons

Chairman, President and CEO

Harris H. Simmons is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Zions Bancorporation. A native of Salt Lake City, Simmons first worked for Zions in 1970 and has served in a variety of positions with Zions First National Bank and Zions Bancorporation in his more than 30 years with the organization. His positions have included serving as chief financial officer for Zions Bancorporation for five years, and president for four years prior to assuming his duties as both president and CEO in 1990. He is a former chairman of the American Bankers Association.