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Steven Gaer
Director/Board Member at
WEST BANCORPORATION, INC.
Net worth: 609 297 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Steven K.
Gaer is currently an Independent Director at West Bancorporation, Inc. since 2011.
Mr. Gaer is also a Director at Regional Economic Development, Inc., Choose Des Moines Communities, and The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Additionally, Mr. Gaer serves as President of Recoop Disaster Insurance.
Formerly, Mr. Gaer was a Director at Greater des Moines Partnership and Des Moines Performing Arts.
Mr. Gaer was Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at R&R Realty Group Ltd. Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1983 and a graduate degree from Drake University Law School in 1986.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | 25,451 ( 0.15% ) | 609 297 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Steven Gaer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
Choose Des Moines Communities | Director/Board Member | - |
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
 The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is the regional transportation planning entity serving central Iowa, particularly the greater Des Moines metropolitan region. The non-profit company is based in Des Moines, IA. It conducts a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process involving local governments, transportation agencies, and the public. The organization manages federal transportation funds through programs such as the Surface Transportation Block Grant, Transportation Alternatives Program, and Carbon Reduction Program. Key initiatives include the long-range transportation plan "Mobilizing Tomorrow," the Transportation Improvement Program, Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, Freight Plan, and Central Iowa Passenger Transportation Plan. The organization emphasizes public participation through surveys, meetings, open houses, and comment periods, and hosts various committees and roundtables to guide regional transportation decisions. It provides resources such as meeting agendas, regional plans, data, maps, funding opportunities, and community services, including translation for accessibility. The organization promotes safety, multimodal transportation options, environmental health, and equitable access, and complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. | Director/Board Member | - |
Regional Economic Development, Inc.
 Regional Economic Development, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions for economic development questions | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Steven Gaer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
R&R Realty Group Ltd.
 R&R Realty Group Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides commercial real estate services | Chief Operating Officer | 2022-07-31 |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
 Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic and community development services | Director/Board Member | - |
Des Moines Performing Arts
 Des Moines Performing Arts Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in performing of arts | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Steven Gaer
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Connections
70
1st degree connections
9
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
West Bancorporation, Inc.
 West Bancorporation, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries provides commercial banking services | Finance |
University of Kentucky
 University of Kentucky Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic and community development services | Commercial Services |
Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Performing Arts Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in performing of arts | Consumer Services |
Regional Economic Development, Inc.
Regional Economic Development, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions for economic development questions | Commercial Services |
Choose Des Moines Communities | |
R&R Realty Group Ltd.
R&R Realty Group Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides commercial real estate services | Finance |
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is the regional transportation planning entity serving central Iowa, particularly the greater Des Moines metropolitan region. The non-profit company is based in Des Moines, IA. It conducts a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process involving local governments, transportation agencies, and the public. The organization manages federal transportation funds through programs such as the Surface Transportation Block Grant, Transportation Alternatives Program, and Carbon Reduction Program. Key initiatives include the long-range transportation plan "Mobilizing Tomorrow," the Transportation Improvement Program, Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, Freight Plan, and Central Iowa Passenger Transportation Plan. The organization emphasizes public participation through surveys, meetings, open houses, and comment periods, and hosts various committees and roundtables to guide regional transportation decisions. It provides resources such as meeting agendas, regional plans, data, maps, funding opportunities, and community services, including translation for accessibility. The organization promotes safety, multimodal transportation options, environmental health, and equitable access, and complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. | |
Drake University Law School
 Drake University Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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