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John-Paul Besong
Director/Board Member at
QCR HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
John-Paul E.
Besong is currently an Independent Director at QCR Holdings, Inc. since 2015.
He is also a Director at Iowa Public Television, Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc., Iowa Public Television Foundation, Involta Holdings LLC, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, and Mercy Foundation.
Formerly, Mr. Besong was Chairman-Executive Board at Technology Association of Iowa.
He served as Director at Ark Data Centers LLC, Goodwill Industries International, Inc., Junior Achievement of Chicago, Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp., JA Worldwide, Inc., Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lean Aerospace Initiative, and United Fire Group, Inc. as an Independent Director from 2013 to 2026.
He was Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President at Rockwell Collins, Inc. from 2003 to 2015.
Education includes an MBA from the University of Iowa in 1992 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/03/2026 | 25,002 ( 0.1% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
QCR HOLDINGS, INC. 0.06% | 26/03/2026 | 10,563 ( 0.06% ) | 973 380 $ | 31/05/2026 |
John-Paul Besong active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| QCR HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 15/05/2015 |
Iowa Public Television | Director/Board Member | - |
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
 Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates medical centers | Director/Board Member | - |
Involta Holdings LLC
 Involta Holdings LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Director/Board Member | - |
Iowa Public Television Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc.
 Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc. Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc. is a non-profit company based in Cedar Rapids, IA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mercy Foundation /CA/
 Mercy Foundation /CA/ Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John-Paul Besong
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 20/05/2026 |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/01/2015 |
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Training of John-Paul Besong
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
QCR Holdings, Inc.
 QCR Holdings, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company with interests in providing commercial and consumer banking services | Finance |
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures communication and aviation electronics products | Electronic Technology |
Involta LLC
 Involta LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data center and security services | Technology Services |
University of Iowa
 University of Iowa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates medical centers | Health Services |
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
 Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides education, training and career services | Health Services |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp.
 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates a medical center | Health Services |
JA Worldwide, Inc.
 JA Worldwide, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides training and education services for youth | Commercial Services |
Technology Association of Iowa
 Technology Association of Iowa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates technology association | Commercial Services |
Iowa Public Television | |
Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
 Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides medical services | Health Services |
Mercy Foundation /CA/
Mercy Foundation /CA/ Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates foundation | Miscellaneous |
United Fire Group, Inc.
 United Fire Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc.
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc. Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc. is a non-profit company based in Cedar Rapids, IA. | |
Iowa Public Television Foundation | |
Involta Holdings LLC
Involta Holdings LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
Lean Aerospace Initiative |
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