As of September 17, 2026, Ames National's top three insider holders are James R Ii Larson (Director, 32.50K shares), James R Ii Larson (Director, 30.70K shares), Horras Betty A Baudler (Director, 22.27K shares).
| # | Insider | Position | Direct | Indirect | Total | Share of Insiders | Last Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horras Betty A Baudler | Director | 22,275 | 0 | 22,275 | 15.0% | 03 Jun, 2025 |
| 2 | John Patrick Nelson | President | 17,650 | 0 | 17,650 | 11.9% | 29 Oct, 2024 |
| 3 | Thomas H Pohlman | President | 13,035 | 0 | 13,035 | 8.8% | 13 May, 2022 |
| 4 | James R Ii Larson | Director | 0 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 8.1% | 07 Feb, 2024 |
| 5 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | 10,308 | 0 | 10,308 | 7.0% | 01 Sep, 2026 |
| 6 | Patrick G Hagan | Director | 9,600 | 0 | 9,600 | 6.5% | 15 May, 2026 |
| 7 | David W. Benson | Director | 0 | 9,300 | 9,300 | 6.3% | 01 Nov, 2024 |
| 8 | Richard Schreier | Other | 7,848 | 0 | 7,848 | 5.3% | 17 Aug, 2026 |
| 9 | John L Pierschbacher | Cfo | 0 | 7,100 | 7,100 | 4.8% | 16 May, 2023 |
| 10 | Kevin L Swartz | Director | 5,380 | 0 | 5,380 | 3.6% | 24 Nov, 2025 |
| 11 | Scott T Bauer | Other | 4,009 | 0 | 4,009 | 2.7% | 03 Dec, 2025 |
| 12 | Jeffery C Baker | Director | 3,879 | 0 | 3,879 | 2.6% | 10 Sep, 2026 |
| 13 | Jeffrey K Putzier | Other | 3,827 | 0 | 3,827 | 2.6% | 19 Nov, 2025 |
| 14 | Steven D Forth | Director | 3,620 | 0 | 3,620 | 2.4% | 02 Jun, 2023 |
| 15 | Stephen C Mcgill | President Of Subsidiary Bank | 3,450 | 0 | 3,450 | 2.3% | 16 May, 2022 |
| 16 | Douglas W Beals | Director | 3,275 | 0 | 3,275 | 2.2% | 21 Aug, 2026 |
| 17 | Lisa M Eslinger | Director | 2,853 | 0 | 2,853 | 1.9% | 12 May, 2023 |
| 18 | Robert A Thomas | Other | 2,300 | 0 | 2,300 | 1.6% | 19 May, 2025 |
| 19 | Michael A Wilson | Executive Vice President | 0 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1.1% | 03 Jun, 2025 |
| 20 | Dan E Johnson | Other | 1,558 | 0 | 1,558 | 1.1% | 11 Jun, 2025 |
| 21 | Adam Snodgrass | Other | 1,084 | 0 | 1,084 | 0.7% | 22 May, 2025 |
| 22 | Justin C Clausen | Chief Financial Officer | 1,025 | 0 | 1,025 | 0.7% | 28 Apr, 2025 |
| 23 | Scot A. Trost | Director | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 10 Dec, 2025 |
Each row is that insider’s most recently reported position, from Form 4 filings over the last 60 months — which is why this total does not tie to the quarterly series above, where a quarter counts only the insiders who filed in it. Shares held through a fund or institutional portfolio are counted on the institutional ownership page instead.
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares Held After | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep, 2026 | Jeffery C Baker | Director | Acquired P | 300 | $31.88 | $9.56K | 3,879 | Direct |
| 31 Aug, 2026 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 180 | $31.54 | $5.68K | 10,308 | Direct |
| 20 Aug, 2026 | Douglas W Beals | Director | Acquired P | 325 | $31.16 | $10.13K | 3,275 | Direct |
| 14 Aug, 2026 | Richard Schreier | Other | Acquired P | 316 | $31.60 | $9.99K | 7,848 | Direct |
| 31 Jul, 2026 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 140 | $30.20 | $4.23K | 10,128 | Direct |
| 29 May, 2026 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 170 | $28.83 | $4.90K | 9,988 | Direct |
| 15 May, 2026 | Patrick G Hagan | Director | Acquired P | 200 | $27.69 | $5.54K | 9,600 | Direct |
| 12 May, 2026 | Patrick G Hagan | Director | Acquired P | 100 | $27.65 | $2.77K | 9,400 | Direct |
| 30 Apr, 2026 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 84 | $28.08 | $2.36K | 9,818 | Direct |
| 27 Feb, 2026 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 205 | $27.25 | $5.59K | 9,734 | Direct |
| 30 Jan, 2026 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 280 | $26.11 | $7.31K | 9,193 | Direct |
| 10 Dec, 2025 | Scot A. Trost | Director | Acquired P | 200 | $22.88 | $4.58K | 1,000 | Direct |
| 02 Dec, 2025 | Scott T Bauer | Other | Acquired P | 20 | $21.68 | $434 | 4,009 | Direct |
| 21 Nov, 2025 | Kevin L Swartz | Director | Acquired P | 200 | $20.80 | $4.16K | 5,380 | Direct |
| 17 Nov, 2025 | Jeffrey K Putzier | Other | Acquired P | 200 | $21.25 | $4.25K | 3,827 | Direct |
| 13 Nov, 2025 | Douglas W Beals | Director | Acquired P | 500 | $21.37 | $10.69K | 2,950 | Direct |
| 31 Oct, 2025 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 44 | $20.82 | $916 | 8,913 | Direct |
| 24 Oct, 2025 | Patrick G Hagan | Director | Acquired P | 300 | $20.85 | $6.26K | 9,300 | Direct |
| 29 Aug, 2025 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 278 | $19.83 | $5.51K | 8,869 | Direct |
| 31 Jul, 2025 | Michelle R Cassabaum | Director | Acquired P | 164 | $18.29 | $3.00K | 8,591 | Direct |