Commissioner Wuest has served as President and CEO of the St. Louis Equity Fund from 2005 through 2015, and as Vice Chair from 2016 through 2017. Prior to joining the Equity Fund, he served as President and CEO of Heartland Bank and Executive Vice President and COO of Love Development and Real Estate Company. He began his banking career with Mercantile Bank (now U.S. Bank) rising to Executive Vice President-Commercial Lending. In addition to his career responsibilities, Mr. Wuest is actively involved with various professional, civic, and arts organizations.