ALAN PLAFKER - Corporate Board Profile

SURGE COMPONENTS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2003-03-31	Alan Plafker 44 Director, Member of the Audit 2001 Committee and Member of the Compensation Committee Currently, our directors, other than David Siegel, receive $500 compensation per month for serving on our Board of Directors. David Siegel receives $750 per month to serve on our Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Compensation Committee.
2012-08-24	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. Since July 2000, Mr. Plafker has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Member Brokerage Service LLC, a credit union service organization owned by Melrose Credit Union. Mr. Plafker has over 20 years of management experience in the insurance and credit union industries.
2013-11-05	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. Since July 2000, Mr. Plafker has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Member Brokerage Service LLC, a credit union service organization owned by Melrose Credit Union. Mr. Plafker has over 20 years of management experience in the insurance and credit union industries.
2014-10-24	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. ... The Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker and Jacobs ... The Compensation Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker and Jacobs ... The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker and Jacobs ... Director Compensation for Year Ending November 30, 2013 ... Alan Plafker Total $27,870.
2015-10-28	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. ... Director Compensation for Year Ending November 30, 2014 ... Alan Plafker ... Total $30,000
2018-09-06	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. ... Mr. Plafker’s experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of financial matters led to the conclusion that he should serve on our board. Director Compensation for Year Ending November 30, 2017 The following table summarizes the compensation for our non-employee board of directors for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017. ... The director compensation program consisted of a monthly cash fee of $2,500 per month, with the amount increased to $3,500 per month for a non-employee director that serves as the chairman of more than two committees on the Board of Directors. Alan Plafker Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 30,000 Option Awards ($) - Total ($) 30,000
2019-11-04	Our executive officers and directors, and their ages, positions and offices with us are as follows: Alan Plafker* (2)(3) 61 Director... Our Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker, Novick, Jacobs and Peter Levy, each of whom is an independent director of the Board. Mr. Jacobs serves as chairman of the Audit Committee... Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker Novick, Peter Levy and Jacobs, each of whom is an independent director. Mr. Jacobs serves as chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee... The following table summarizes the compensation for our non-employee board of directors for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2018. Alan Plafker 30,000
2020-10-30	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. ... Our Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker, Novick, Jacobs and Peter Levy, each of whom is an independent director of the Board. ... The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker Novick, Peter Levy and Jacobs, each of whom is an independent director. ... Director Compensation for Year Ending November 30, 2019 ... Alan Plafker ... Total ($) 30,000.
2021-11-10	Our Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker, Novick, Jacobs and Peter Levy, each of whom is an independent director of the Board. Mr. Jacobs serves as chairman of the Audit Committee. Our Board has determined that Mr. Jacobs is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. The audit committee members are “independent” as that term is defined under the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020, the Audit Committee held four meetings. The Audit Committee is authorized to: approve and retain the independent auditors to conduct the annual audit of our books and records; review the proposed scope and results of the audit; review and pre-approve the independent auditor’s audit and non-audit services rendered; approve the audit fees to be paid; review accounting and financial controls with the independent auditors and our financial and accounting staff; review and approve transactions between us and our directors, officers and affiliates; recognize and prevent prohibited non-audit services; establish procedures for complaints received by us regarding accounting matters; oversee internal audit functions; and prepare the report of the Audit Committee that SEC rules require to be included in our annual meeting proxy statement. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker, Novick, Peter Levy and Jacobs, each of whom is an independent director. Mr. Jacobs serves as chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held one meeting during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020.
2022-11-04	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. ... Our Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker, Novick, Jacobs and Peter Levy, each of whom is an independent director of the Board. ... The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Chariton, Plafker, Novick, Peter Levy and Jacobs, each of whom is an independent director. ... Director Compensation for Year Ended November 30, 2021: Alan Plafker 33,000
2023-11-08	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. Since November 2016, he has served as Vice President of Garber Atlas Fries & Associates, Inc., an insurance agency providing commercial and personal insurance coverage. From July 2000 to November 2016, Mr. Plafker served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Member Brokerage Service LLC, a credit union service organization owned by Melrose Credit Union, and also served as director of business services for the credit union. From January 1993 to July 2000, he served as a member of the credit union’s board of directors and supervisory committee. Mr. Plafker has more than 35 years of executive and management experience in the insurance and credit union industries. He is a New York State licensed insurance agent and broker. Mr. Plafker has earned certification as a Certified Professional Insurance Agent from the AIMS Society and earned the CIC designation from the Society of Certified Insurance Counsellors. He has also earned the CUBLP (Credit Union Business Lending Professional) designation from the CUNA Business Lending Certification Institute. In addition, he is a past President and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Professional Insurance Agents Association of New York State, and currently serves as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors for the New York Independent Livery Drivers Benefit Fund, a New York State benefit fund providing injury benefits for livery drivers, to comply with the Workers’ Compensation Board regulations. Mr. Plafker received a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Adelphi University. Mr. Plafker’s experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of financial matters led to the conclusion that he should serve on our board.
2024-11-06	Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. Since November 2016, he has served as Vice President of Garber Atlas Fries & Associates, Inc., an insurance agency providing commercial and personal insurance coverage. From July 2000 to November 2016, Mr. Plafker served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Member Brokerage Service LLC, a credit union service organization owned by Melrose Credit Union, and also served as director of business services for the credit union. From January 1993 to July 2000, he served as a member of the credit union’s board of directors and supervisory committee. Mr. Plafker has more than 35 years of executive and management experience in the insurance and credit union industries. He is a New York State licensed insurance agent and broker. Mr. Plafker has earned certification as a Certified Professional Insurance Agent from the AIMS Society and earned the CIC designation from the Society of Certified Insurance Counsellors. He has also earned the CUBLP (Credit Union Business Lending Professional) designation from the CUNA Business Lending Certification Institute. In addition, he is a past President and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Professional Insurance Agents Association of New York State, and currently serves as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors for the New York Independent Livery Drivers Benefit Fund, a New York State benefit fund providing injury benefits for livery drivers, to comply with the Workers’ Compensation Board regulations. Mr. Plafker received a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Adelphi University. Mr. Plafker’s experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of financial matters led to the conclusion that he should serve on our board.