Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On October 14, 2025, James W. Noyce, age 70, director of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the "Company"), informed the Company that he would not stand for re-election to the board of directors of the Company at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders to be held in April of 2026 (the "2026 Annual Meeting"). Mr. Noyce will continue to serve as a director until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Noyce also informed the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election to the board of directors of West Bank.
Mr. Noyce has been a director for 17 years, currently also serves on the nominating and governance committee and as chair of the audit committee, and previously served as the Company's chair for six years. Mr. Noyce's decision not to stand for re-election to the board of directors was not a result of any disagreement with the Company related to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company would like to thank Mr. Noyce for his leadership and dedication during his tenure and extends its best wishes to him.