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In 2010, David D. Nelson earned $378.83K in total compensation at West Bancorporation, including $203.08K salary and $125.00K bonus. Most recently acquired 639 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $4.79M. Has donated $1.75M in stock to charitable causes. Has led West Bancorporation for over 15 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for David D. Nelson, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2010

Total Compensation

$378.83K

Salary

$203.08K

Bonus

$125.00K

Other

$50.75K

Salary

$203.08K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain outstanding employees while aligning their interests with those of shareholders.

Bonus

$125.00K

Board Justification

No bonuses were paid for 2009 and 2010 due to participation in the Capital Purchase Program (CPP), which precluded payments of cash incentives to top officers. Discretionary bonuses were paid to named executive officers for 2011.

Other Compensation

$50.75K

Board Justification

Other compensation consists of contributions made by the Company on behalf of the Named Executive Officer to the Company's Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, including 401(k) matches and discretionary contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.000 N/A

Board Justification

No equity awards were made in 2010 under the Restricted Stock Compensation Plan due to CPP limitations.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation in 2010 were influenced by the company's participation in the CPP, which limited cash bonuses.

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David D. Nelson

CEO of West Bancorporation

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Banking

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of West Bancorporation for

15 years 8 months (Apr 2010 - Present)

Previous Experience

President, Southeast Minnesota Business Banking for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.

Holdings

Track David D. Nelson's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Charitable Transactions

WTBA

78,927 shares

WTBA

Recent Charitable Transactions

WTBA

9,946 shares

WTBA

Apr 2, 2024

Charity

WTBA

6,558 shares

WTBA

Apr 20, 2023

Charity

WTBA

7,976 shares

WTBA

Mar 25, 2022

Charity

WTBA

8,198 shares

WTBA

Mar 25, 2021

Charity

WTBA

8,197 shares

WTBA

Mar 25, 2020

Charity

WTBA

8,649 shares

WTBA

Mar 25, 2019

Charity

Insider Trading

David D. Nelson's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

WTBA

$14.23K

WTBA at $22.27/share

Feb 19, 2025

Purchase

WTBA

17,000 shares

WTBA

Feb 17, 2025

Received

WTBA

$14.08K

WTBA at $23.79/share

Nov 20, 2024

Purchase

WTBA

$13.90K

WTBA at $19.04/share

Aug 21, 2024

Purchase

WTBA

$13.72K

WTBA at $17.87/share

May 22, 2024

Purchase

WTBA

9,946 shares

WTBA

Apr 2, 2024

Charity

WTBA

9,946 shares

WTBA

Apr 2, 2024

Charity

WTBA

$35.22K

WTBA at $17.55/share

Feb 21, 2024

Purchase

WTBA

17,000 shares

WTBA

Feb 19, 2024

Received

WTBA

$34.73K

WTBA at $18.22/share

Nov 22, 2023

Purchase

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