Michael Gerdin
Chief Executive Officer at HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
Net worth: 135 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Michael Gerdin first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Trucking | 21 | |
| Public Company | Regional Banks | 15 | |
West Bank (West Des Moines, Iowa)
 West Bank (West Des Moines, Iowa) Regional BanksFinance Part of West Bancorporation, Inc., West Bank is a state chartered commercial bank based in West Des Moines, IA. West Bank operates as a commercial bank under state charter. David D. Nelson has been the CEO of the company since 2010.
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| Subsidiary | Regional Banks | 10 |
Luther College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael Gerdin via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLS BANCORPORATION | Regional Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary | |
| ATRION CORPORATION | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
| FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Iowa State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Northern Iowa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree President Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
 Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines operates as a non-profit organization which engages in promoting charitable giving and providing leadership on important community issues. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
RSM US LLP
 RSM US LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services RSM US LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. It offers audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm serves the energy, government, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and real estate and construction industries. The company was founded by Ira B. McGladrey in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Hills Bank & Trust Co.
 Hills Bank & Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance Hills Bank & Trust Co. operates as a commercial bank. It provides personal business, mortgage banking; and wealth management. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Hills, IA. | Regional Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Iowa Motor Truck Association | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
 Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Regional BanksFinance Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines engages in the provision of collateralized loans. Its products and services include overnight advances, fixed rate advances, variable rate advances, callable advances, and community investment advances. The company was founded on October 31, 1932 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Financial Executives International
 Financial Executives International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center | Director/Board Member | ||
Merchants National Bank (Hillsboro, Ohio)
 Merchants National Bank (Hillsboro, Ohio) Major BanksFinance Merchants National Bank provides personal and business banking services. It provides real estate, equipment, construction, working capital, agricultural, small business and business credit card loans. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, CT. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Thunderbird School of Global Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Aegon USA Investment Management LLC
 Aegon USA Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Aegon USA Investment Management LLC, do-business-as Aegon Asset Management US (Aegon AM US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a direct subsidiary of Aegon USA Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Aegon NV (AMS: AGN, NYSE: AEF) in The Netherlands. Aegon AM US provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management products and services in similar and different investment strategies to affiliated and unaffiliated institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Winefest Des Moines
 Winefest Des Moines Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Winefest Des Moines operates as a three-day festival that is held in June of each year. It hosts notable national and international vintners and wine imports, and pairs the world’s wines with innovative culinary creations from guest chefs. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Director/Board Member | ||
All-State Industries, Inc.
 All-State Industries, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing All-State Industries, Inc. provides solutions for non-metallic industrial applications. Its products include cast polyurethane, die cut, insulation, machined plastics, vacuum forming and value added products. The company was founded by Robert G. Pulver in 1974 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA. | Industrial Machinery | Chief Executive Officer | |
Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc.
 Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1985, Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm provides a full range of securities and brokerage services to their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Berthel Fisher is the broker subsidiary of Berthel Fisher & Co. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
Iowa Wireless Services LLC
 Iowa Wireless Services LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Iowa Wireless Services LLC engages in regional wireless communication services. It provides wireless voice and data network. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director of Finance/CFO | |
The Columbus Association for The Performing Arts
 The Columbus Association for The Performing Arts Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Columbus Association for The Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that provides performing arts and entertainment services. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Polk County Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| The Iowa State Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Drake University Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Simpson College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Hicklin Gm Power Co. | Director of Finance/CFO | ||
Interstate Cos., Inc.
 Interstate Cos., Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Interstate Cos. Inc. manufactures and distributes automotive products. The firm’s products include engines, transmissions, heater systems, mobile refrigeration, generators, industrial bearings, tires, alignment and power transmission. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Auto Parts: OEM | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| US Screening Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Prepass Safety Alliance
 Prepass Safety Alliance TruckingTransportation Prepass Safety Alliance is a non-profit organization that offers toll payment services for commercial trucks. The non-profit company was founded in 1993 and is based in Phoenix, AZ with subsidiaries in the United States. Mark Doughty has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Trucking | Director/Board Member | |
American Transportation Research Institute, Inc.
 American Transportation Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Transportation Research Institute engages in transportation studies and operational tests. The firm focuses on the trucking’s essential role in a safe, secure and efficient transportation system. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 43 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 14 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transportation | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 95 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 46 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 29 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 18 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 18 |
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| Terri Vaughan Vaughan | 26 |
| Sean McMurray | 11 |
| Earl H. Scudder | 10 |
| Jane Funk | 8 |
| Steven Schuler | 8 |
| Patrick Donovan | 8 |
| Brenda Neville | 8 |
| Deeanne J. Marlow | 7 |
| Melissa L Gillespie | 7 |
| Douglas Gulling | 7 |
| Benjamin Allen | 7 |
| Alan D. Buss | 7 |
| James Pratt | 6 |
| Richard O. Jacobson | 6 |
| Michael Sullivan | 6 |
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