On February 6, 2023, Michael J. Gerdin informed West Bancorporation, Inc. that he will not stand for re-election to the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's 2023 annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled to be held on April 27, 2023. Mr. Gerdin has been a member of the Board since 2013 and will continue to serve as a member of the Board until the 2023 annual meeting. Mr. Gerdin also serves as a member of the Compensation Committee.

Mr. Gerdin also resigned from the West Bank's Board, with concurrent effect.