Banks - Regional · Financial Services
CEO, Board Member
2010-01-01–present
Board Member
West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Get WTBA alertsDavid Nelson is recorded as Board Member at West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) since January 1, 2010 and CEO at West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA). The newest filing on record that lists David Nelson as Board Member at West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) is dated March 3, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists David Nelson as CEO at West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) is dated February 27, 2020. The proxy statement of West Bancorporation Inc reports total compensation of $1,456,493 for David Nelson in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $608,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. David Nelson has spoken on 13 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for West Bancorporation Inc on April 23, 2026. West Bancorporation Inc is classified in the Banks - Regional industry within the Financial Services sector. Other leadership on record at West Bancorporation Inc includes Douglas Gulling (CFO and Board Member), Douglas R. Gulling (CFO and Board Member), Jane M. Funk (CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Board Member) and 6 others.
“I have a few general comments and then others will provide additional detail. We had a very strong quarter and look forward to continued earnings growth. As the COVID era 5-year duration assets reprice, our margin is expected to continue to improve.”
“I have a few general comments, and then we'll turn the call over to others for more details. West Banc had another solid quarter with a 16% earnings increase over the prior quarter and a 55% increase over the third quarter of last year.”
“West Bancorporation had another solid quarter, which was significantly better than the second quarter of last year. First half earnings this year are about $5 million higher than last year's earnings.”
“We appreciate your interest in West Bancorporation, and we have good news to share. Our financial improvement is underway. Our margin is our main driver, and we are experiencing improvement.”
“Also, thank you for your interest in our company. Our quarter has actually been expected to be a bit better than forecasted.”
2010-01-01–present
Last confirmed March 3, 2026
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed February 27, 2020
Banks - Regional · Financial Services
CEO, Board Member
2010-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $608,000 | $1,456,493 |
| 2024 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $590,000 | $1,246,543 |
| 2023 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $590,000 | $1,303,388 |
| 2022 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $514,000 | $1,262,648 |
| 2021 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $485,000 | $1,024,797 |
| 2020 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $462,160 | $967,524 |
| 2019 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $436,000 | $972,934 |
| 2018 | West Bancorporation Inc (WTBA) | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West Bank | $436,000 | $1,081,568 |