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DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
IA · Community Development · EIN 510138181
10
Executives Disclosed
$26.2M
Annual Revenue
$51.0M
Total Assets
3.5:1
Internal Pay Ratio
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS has 10 executives with disclosed compensation. The highest-paid executive, Jeff Chelesvig (PRESIDENT/CEO), received peak total compensation of $695,197. The sector average for Community Development executives is $172K.
Top Executive Compensation Over Time
Executive Compensation
| Name | Title | Peak Comp. | Latest Comp. | Years | vs. Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Chelesvig | PRESIDENT/CEO | $695K | $695K | 2016–2025 | 9.3x |
| Laura Sweet | VICE PRESIDENT/COO | $252K | $252K | 2016–2025 | 3.4x |
| Heidi Watkins | CFO | $227K | $227K | 2016–2025 | 3x |
| Barbara Preuss | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | $199K | $197K | 2016–2025 | 2.6x |
| Benjamin Luczak | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | $183K | $183K | 2024–2024 | 2.4x |
| Bill Pinegar | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | $173K | $173K | 2022–2025 | 2.3x |
| Cherian Koshy | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT(UNTIL 11/21) | $172K | $172K | 2018–2022 | 2.3x |
| Megan Kirk | CONTROLLER | $135K | $0 | 2023–2025 | 1.8x |
| Jonathan Brendemuehl | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | $134K | $0 | 2025–2025 | 1.8x |
| Jonathan Brendemeuhl | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | $126K | $0 | 2023–2023 | 1.7x |
Annual Summary
| Year | Executives | Avg. Comp. | Highest Comp. | Total Payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | $306K | $445K | $611K |
| 2017 | 4 | $334K | $497K | $669K |
| 2018 | 5 | $298K | $548K | $895K |
| 2019 | 5 | $275K | $580K | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 5 | $260K | $596K | $1.3M |
| 2021 | 5 | $259K | $337K | $518K |
| 2022 | 6 | $255K | $501K | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 7 | $318K | $640K | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 7 | $278K | $660K | $1.7M |
| 2025 | 7 | $309K | $695K | $1.5M |
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