Ralph Kauten Biography and Net Worth

Director of First Business Financial Services

Ralph R. Kauten has served as a director of First Business Financial Services, Inc. since December 2018 and is the Audit Committee Chair and a member of the Operational Risk Committee. He has served on the First Business Bank Board since July 2004 and served as First Business Bank Board Chair from June 2018 until November 2018. Mr. Kauten is the owner of Air-Lec Industries and co-owner of Mirus Bio, both private companies. Mr. Kauten served as an executive for a number of Wisconsin biotechnology companies, including Promega Corporation, PanVera Corporation, Quintessence Biosciences, Inc., and Lucigen Corporation. His prior positions include being a Faculty Member at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Plant Controller of the Ortega taco plant for Heublein, Inc., and Senior Auditor for Grant Thornton, CPAs. Mr. Kauten also serves on the boards of other private organizations.

What is Ralph R. Kauten's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Ralph R. Kauten is at least $1.75 million as of July 30th, 2025. Kauten owns 29,756 shares of First Business Financial Services stock worth more than $1,754,711 as of April 21st. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Kauten may own. Learn More about Ralph R. Kauten's net worth.
How do I contact Ralph R. Kauten?: The corporate mailing address for Kauten and other First Business Financial Services executives is 401 CHARMANY DRIVE, MADISON WI, 53719. First Business Financial Services can also be reached via phone at (608) 238-8008 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Ralph R. Kauten's contact information.
Has Ralph R. Kauten been buying or selling shares of First Business Financial Services?: Ralph R. Kauten has not been actively trading shares of First Business Financial Services during the last quarter. Most recently, on Wednesday, July 30th, Ralph R. Kauten bought 10,000 shares of First Business Financial Services stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $47.80 per share, with a total value of $478,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 29,756 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,422,336.80. Learn More on Ralph R. Kauten's trading history.
Who are First Business Financial Services' active insiders?: First Business Financial Services' insider roster includes Corey Chambas (CEO), Jodi Chandler (Chief Human Resources Officer), Carla Chavarria (Director), Kevin Crampton (Chief Accounting Officer), Jason Graham (Director), James Hartlieb (President & CEO and First Business Bank Board Member), Ralph Kauten (Director), Gerald Kilcoyne (Director), William Lorenz (Director), Daniel Olszewski (Director), and Carol Sanders (Director). Learn More on First Business Financial Services' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of First Business Financial Services?: In the last twelve months, First Business Financial Services insiders bought shares 3 times. They purchased a total of 11,071 shares worth more than $529,519.40. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 7th when CAO Kevin D Crampton bought 71 shares worth more than $3,649.40. Insiders at First Business Financial Services own 5.0% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at First Business Financial Services.
Information on this page was last updated on 11/7/2025.

Ralph R. Kauten Insider Trading History at First Business Financial Services

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
7/30/2025	Buy	10,000	$47.80	$478,000.00	29,756

Ralph R. Kauten Buying and Selling Activity at First Business Financial Services

First Business Financial Services Company Overview

First Business Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Business Bank that provides commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals in Wisconsin, Kansas, and Missouri. The company offers real estate lending, commercial and industrial lending, asset-based lending, accounts receivable financing, equipment financing loans and leases, floorplan financing, vendor financing, small business administration lending and servicing, treasury management solutions, and company retirement services. It also provides private wealth management for individuals, including creating and executing asset allocation strategies, trust and estate administration, financial planning, investment management, and access to brokerage and custody-only services. In addition, the company offers bank consulting consisting of investment portfolio administrative and asset liability management services, and commercial deposit accounts. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

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