 WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 27, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- West Bancorporation, Inc. Nasdaq: WTBA; the Company, parent company of West Bank, today announced that Douglas R. Gulling will be retiring as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of West Bank effective September 30, 2021, and as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective December 31, 2021. Mr. Gulling will continue employment with the Company during the period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, in a non-officer role to assist with the transition of his duties, and will report directly to Mr. David Nelson, CEO and President of the Company. Mr. Gulling will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of West Bank and will be appointed to the Companys Board of Directors as of January 1, 2022. 