Professional Profile:

Steve Gaer is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for R&R Realty Group.

After ten years with Marsh & McLennan Companies, most recently as Managing Director responsible for the Affinity Group Insurance Program Division (formerly Kirke Van Orsdel, Incorporated), Steve joined R&R Realty Group in April of 2004. Prior to joining Marsh & McLennan, Steve was with the Des Moines law firm of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. where he practiced as a shareholder and associate for nine years.

Steve is currently serving his first term as Mayor of West Des Moines, after serving eight years as a West Des Moines City Council Member.

Steve received his BBA from University of Kentucky in 1983, graduating with high distinction and received his JD in 1986 from the Drake University Law School, graduating with honors (Order of the Coif). Steve is also active in the American Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association and Iowa State Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in Iowa, U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.