Meet our CEOs
Steve Casteel was born in Sacramento, California, and moved to Des Moines at age six, where he grew up on the city’s east side. He graduated from Southeast Polk High School and earned a degree in Information Systems with a minor in Finance from Drake University.
Steve and his wife, Sabrina, have been married for 21 years and have four children: twins Amelia and Abigail, Alexander, and Arianna. In his free time, he enjoys coaching baseball, golfing with his son, and cheering on his youngest daughter at dance competitions.
An entrepreneur for more than 30 years, Steve has founded over 25 businesses since starting his first at age 16. He currently owns five businesses and serves as Founder and CEO of Payteva, where he has worked in the fintech industry since 2013. He also serves on the Iowa Restaurant Association board and has volunteered with Hope Ministries as an M25 Volunteer for the past 14 years.
Karie Kading Ramsey is a dynamic CEO, strategic thinker, and compassionate advocate for people and places. As CEO of Kading Properties, she leads one of Iowa’s largest providers of workforce housing, managing nearly 3,000 residential units statewide.
Through bold leadership and an unwavering commitment to putting people first, Karie has transformed Kading into a thriving, mission-driven company and a model for how affordable housing can be both community-focused and financially sustainable. Her work centers on partnering with communities, empowering her team, and challenging outdated perceptions of what affordable living looks like—all while continuing to grow without losing sight of the people it serves.