DONALD M. BERWICK - Corporate Board Profile

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2016-04-01	Donald M. Berwick, 69, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. Dr. Berwick is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, which he co-founded and led for almost 20 years, and where he now serves as President Emeritus and Senior Fellow. He is also currently a Lecturer in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School. From July 2010 to December 2011, Dr. Berwick served as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an appointee of President Barack Obama. Dr. Berwick previously served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health (from 1974 to 2010). He was also vice chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (from 1990 to 1995), the first “Independent Member” of the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association (from 1996 to 1999) and the chair of the National Advisory Council of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (from 1995 to 1999). Dr. Berwick’s expertise as a professional, administrator, lecturer and educator in the field of healthcare led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company. The 2015 Director Compensation table shows Donald M. Berwick received $8,302 in fees and $159,360 in option awards, totaling $167,662.
2017-04-03	Donald M. Berwick, 70, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. The Nominating Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson), Barbara J. Mowry, John N. Nunnelly and Gail L. Warden. The Strategic Planning Committee members include John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick, JoAnn M. Martin, Barbara J. Mowry and Gail L. Warden. The Leadership Development Committee presently consists of Gail L. Warden (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick, JoAnn M. Martin and John N. Nunnelly. The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation received by each of the Company’s directors during 2016: Donald M. Berwick total compensation $179,240.
2018-03-13	Donald M. Berwick has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. ... The independent directors who were involved in the deliberations and decisions regarding the Proposed Recapitalization include Donald M. Berwick, JoAnn M. Martin, Barbara J. Mowry and John N. Nunnelly.
2018-04-27	Donald M. Berwick, 71, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. Committees: Nominating Committee (Chairperson), Strategic Planning Committee, Leadership Development Committee. Compensation: $301,666 total annual compensation in 2017.
2019-04-09	Donald M. Berwick, 72, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. Dr. Berwick is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, which he co-founded and led for almost 20 years, and where he now serves as President Emeritus and Senior Fellow. He is also currently a Lecturer in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School. From July 2010 to December 2011, Dr. Berwick served as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an appointee of President Barack Obama. Dr. Berwick previously served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health (from 1974 to 2010). He was also vice chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (from 1990 to 1995), the first “Independent Member” of the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association (from 1996 to 1999) and the chair of the National Advisory Council of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (from 1995 to 1999). Dr. Berwick’s expertise as a professional, administrator, lecturer and educator in the field of healthcare led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company. The Nominating Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson), Barbara J. Mowry and John N. Nunnelly, each of whom meets the independence standards of The NASDAQ Stock Market for nominating committee members. The Strategic Planning Committee assists the Board in reviewing and, as necessary, altering, the Company’s strategic plan, reviewing industry trends and their effects, if any, on the Company and assessing the Company’s products, services and offerings and the viability of such portfolio in meeting the needs of the markets that the Company serves. John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick, JoAnn M. Martin and Barbara J. Mowry are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee. The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation received by each of the Company’s directors during 2018: Donald M. Berwick Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $50,000 Option Awards $100,015 Total $150,015.
2020-04-07	Donald M. Berwick, 73, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. The Audit Committee presently consists of JoAnn M. Martin (Chairperson), Barbara J. Mowry, John N. Nunnelly, and Donald M. Berwick. The Compensation and Talent Committee presently consists of Barbara J. Mowry (Chairperson), JoAnn M. Martin, John N. Nunnelly, and Donald M. Berwick. The Nominating Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson), Barbara J. Mowry and John N. Nunnelly. The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation received by each of our directors during 2019: Donald M. Berwick: $149,996.
2021-06-03	Donald M. Berwick, 74, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015... The Audit Committee presently consists of JoAnn M. Martin (Chairperson), John N. Nunnelly, and Donald M. Berwick... The Compensation and Talent Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson), JoAnn M. Martin, and John N. Nunnelly... The Nominating Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson) and John N. Nunnelly... John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick and JoAnn M. Martin are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee... Directors who are not executive officers of the Company receive an annual fixed fee of $50,000 for each other director. Mr. Berwick received $50,000 in fees plus $100,003 in option awards in 2020.
2022-04-07	Donald M. Berwick, 75, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. ... Dr. Berwick’s expertise as a professional, administrator, lecturer and educator in the field of healthcare led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company. ... The Audit Committee presently consists of John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Penny A. Wheeler, and Donald M. Berwick, each of whom meets the independence standards ... The Compensation and Talent Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Co-Chairperson), Stephen H. Lockhart (Co-Chairperson), and John N. Nunnelly ... The Nominating Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson), Stephen H. Lockhart, Penny A. Wheeler, and John N. Nunnelly ... John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick, Stephen H. Lockhart, and Penny A. Wheeler are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee. ... Directors who are not executive officers of the Company receive an annual fixed fee of $50,000 for each other director. ... each director continuing in office who was not an associate of the Company received a grant of options to purchase shares of our Common Stock with a target grant date fair value of approximately $100,000 ... The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation received by each of our directors during 2021: Donald M. Berwick Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $50,000, Option Awards $100,005, Total $150,005.
2023-04-06	Donald M. Berwick, 76, has served as a director of the Company since October 2015. ... The Audit Committee presently consists of John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Penny A. Wheeler, and Donald M. Berwick. ... The Compensation and Talent Committee presently consists of Stephen H. Lockhart (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick, Parul Bhandari, and John N. Nunnelly. ... The Nominating Committee presently consists of Donald M. Berwick (Chairperson), Parul Bhandari, Stephen H. Lockhart, Penny A. Wheeler, and John N. Nunnelly. ... John N. Nunnelly (Chairperson), Donald M. Berwick, Parul Bhandari, Stephen H. Lockhart, and Penny A. Wheeler are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee. ... Donald M. Berwick received total compensation of $150,006 in 2022.
2024-04-11	Dr. Berwick is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.