DOUGLAS L. KIETA - Corporate Board Profile

Alto Ingredients, Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2009-11-17	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired. Prior to retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power since May 2006. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University.
2010-04-26	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired. Prior to retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power since May 2006. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University.
2011-04-15	Douglas L. Kieta, 68, Director and Director Nominee. Member of Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Cash compensation $36,000, Stock Awards $208,556, Total $244,556.
2012-10-18	Douglas L. Kieta, 69, Director and Director Nominee. Member of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Director Compensation Table – 2011: Total ($) $43,371.
2013-03-21	Messrs. Jones, Koehler, Stone, Prince, Kieta, Layne and Kandris are directors of Pacific Ethanol.
2013-04-22	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired. Prior to retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power from May 2006 to January 2009. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 states and three Canadian provinces. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. Kieta’s qualifications to serve on our Board include: extensive experience in various leadership positions; day-to-day leadership experience affords a deep understanding of business operations, challenges and opportunities; and service with Calpine affords a deep understanding of large-scale construction and engineering projects as well as plant operations, which is particularly relevant to our ethanol production facility operations. Member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Member of the Audit Committee. Director Compensation Table – 2012: Douglas L. Kieta Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 36,000 Total ($) 36,000.
2014-04-28	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired but also works as a consultant through Century West Projects, Inc., of which he is the President and an owner, providing project and construction management services. Prior to retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., where he served as the Vice President of Power from May 2006 to January 2009. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. Kieta’s qualifications to serve on our Board include: extensive experience in various leadership positions; day-to-day leadership experience affords a deep understanding of business operations, challenges and opportunities; and service with Calpine affords a deep understanding of large-scale construction and engineering projects as well as plant operations, which is particularly relevant to our ethanol production facility operations. Member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Director Compensation Table – 2013: Douglas L. Kieta total compensation $139,869.
2016-04-22	Douglas L. Kieta, 73, Director and Director Nominee. Member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Director Compensation Table – 2015: Total $148,318.
2017-04-25	Douglas L. Kieta, 74, Director and Director Nominee. Member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Director Compensation Table – 2016: Total $167,110.
2018-04-25	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired but also works as a consultant through Century West Projects, Inc., of which he is the President and an owner, providing project and construction management services. Prior to retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power from May 2006 to January 2009. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 states and three Canadian provinces. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. Kieta’s qualifications to serve on our Board include: extensive experience in various leadership positions; day-to-day leadership experience affords a deep understanding of business operations, challenges and opportunities; and service with Calpine affords a deep understanding of large-scale construction and engineering projects as well as plant operations, which is particularly relevant to our ethanol production facility operations. Annual compensation: $168,444.
2019-09-13	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired but also works as a consultant through Century West Projects, Inc., of which he is the President and an owner, providing project and construction management services. Prior to retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power from May 2006 to January 2009. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 states and three Canadian provinces. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. Kieta’s qualifications to serve on our Board include: extensive experience in various leadership positions; day-to-day leadership experience affords a deep understanding of business operations, challenges and opportunities; and service with Calpine affords a deep understanding of large-scale construction and engineering projects as well as plant operations, which is particularly relevant to our ethanol production facility operations. Director Compensation Table – 2018: Douglas L. Kieta Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $75,000 Stock Awards $100,898 Total $175,898.
2020-07-20	Messrs. Jones, Koehler, Stone, Prince, Kieta, Kandris and Nathan, and Ms. Nury, are directors of Pacific Ethanol.
2020-09-25	Douglas L. Kieta, 77, Director and Director Nominee. Member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Director Compensation Table – 2019: Total ($) $91,783.
2021-04-27	The following table sets forth certain information regarding our directors and director nominees as of April 20, 2021: Douglas L. Kieta, 78, Director and Director Nominee. (4) Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Director Compensation Table – 2020: Douglas L. Kieta total compensation $197,027.
2022-05-02	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006. Mr. Kieta is currently retired but also works as a consultant through Century West Projects, Inc., of which he is the President and an owner, providing project and construction management services. Prior to his retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power from May 2006 to January 2009. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 states and three Canadian provinces. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. Kieta’s qualifications to serve on our Board include: extensive experience in various leadership positions; day-to-day leadership experience affords a deep understanding of business operations, challenges and opportunities; and service with Calpine affords a deep understanding of large-scale construction and engineering projects as well as plant operations, which is particularly relevant to our alcohol production facility operations. Director Compensation Table – 2021: Douglas L. Kieta Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 100,000 Stock Awards ($) 106,616 Total ($) 206,616.
2023-04-28	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006 and as our Vice Chairman of the Board since March 2023. Mr. Kieta is currently retired but also works as a consultant through Century West Projects, Inc., of which he is the President and an owner, providing project and construction management services. Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $186,093.
2024-04-26	Douglas L. Kieta has served as a director since April 2006 and as our Chairman of the Board since June 2023. Mr. Kieta is currently retired but also works as a consultant through Century West Projects, Inc., of which he is the President and an owner, providing project and construction management services. Prior to his retirement in January 2009, Mr. Kieta was employed by BE&K, Inc., a large engineering and construction company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as the Vice President of Power from May 2006 to January 2009. From April 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Kieta was employed at Calpine Corporation where he was the Senior Vice President of Construction and Engineering. Calpine Corporation is a major North American power company which leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants and delivers clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 22 states, Mexico and Canada. Mr. Kieta has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. Kieta’s qualifications to serve on our Board include extensive experience in various leadership positions, including those with P&L responsibility; day-to-day leadership experience that affords a deep understanding of business operations, challenges and opportunities; and service with Calpine affords a deep understanding of large-scale construction and engineering projects as well as plant operations, which is particularly relevant to our alcohol production facility operations. Director Compensation Table – 2023: Douglas L. Kieta Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $112,269 Stock Awards $185,850 Total $298,119.