Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2015-09-14 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf currently serves as a director of other funds in the Gabelli/GAMCO Fund Complex. ... Mr. Fahrenkopf’s extensive experience providing legal advice and overseeing board matters enables him to add helpful legal and oversight skills to the Boards’ expertise. |
| 2016-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. ... Aggregate Compensation from the Fund and Fund Complex for Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. is $114,500. |
| 2017-04-03 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee Age: 77 Since 2015* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) ... Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee ... Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee $ 13,000 $ 144,000 (11) |
| 2018-03-28 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. |
| 2019-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. |
| 2020-03-26 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee Age: 80 Since 2015* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee. |
| 2021-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee. |
| 2022-03-24 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989). Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. |
| 2023-04-05 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee 1939 Since 2015* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee. Compensation Table: Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. $13,000 $157,000 |
| 2024-03-21 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Mr. Fahrenkopf is Chairman of the Fund’s ad hoc Proxy Voting Committee and a member of the Fund’s Nominating and Pricing Committees. |
| 2025-03-20 | Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2015-09-14 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf currently serves as a director of other funds in the Gabelli/GAMCO Fund Complex. ... 2015 Fiscal Year Aggregate Compensation From Bancroft $0, From Ellsworth $0, Total $0. |
| 2016-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee ... Compensation Table: Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. $0 from Fund. |
| 2017-04-03 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee Age: 77 Since 2015* Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. |
| 2018-03-28 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee Age: 78 Since 2015** Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. The Fund pays each Independent Trustee an annual retainer of $8,500 plus $1,000 for each Board meeting attended. Each Independent Trustee is reimbursed by the Fund for any out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $500 per meeting attended. In addition, the Audit Committee Chairman receives an annual fee of $2,000, the Nominating Committee Chairman receives an annual fee of $2,000, and the Lead Independent Trustee receives an annual fee of $1,000. The aggregate remuneration (excluding out of pocket expenses) paid by the Fund to such Trustees during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, amounted to $122,500. Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Aggregate Compensation from the Fund and Fund Complex Paid to Trustees $13,000 $169,000 (12) |
| 2019-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee Age: 79 Since 2015*** Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and CEO of the American Gaming Association; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee. Compensation from the Fund: $13,000, from Fund Complex: $164,000. |
| 2020-03-26 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee Age: 80 Since 2015* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee. |
| 2021-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. |
| 2022-03-24 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf ... Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee and on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. ... COMPENSATION TABLE ... Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. ... $13,000 ... Trustee |
| 2023-04-05 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee 1939 Since 2015* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on the Fund’s Nominating Committee. |
| 2024-03-21 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which is responsible for the widely-viewed Presidential debates during the quadrennial election cycle. He also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee for six years during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Additionally, he serves as a board member of the International Republican Institute, which he founded in 1984. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (‘‘AGA’’), the trade group for the hotel-casino industry. Mr. Fahrenkopf is Chair of the Fund’s ad hoc Proxy Voting Committee and a member of the Fund’s Nominating and Pricing Committees. Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. He served for many years as Chairman of the Pacific Democrat Union and Vice Chairman of the International Democrat Union, a worldwide association of political parties from the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan, Australia, and twenty other nations. Prior to becoming the AGA’s first chief executive in 1995, Mr. Fahrenkopf was a partner in the law firm of Hogan & Hartson, where he chaired the International Trade Practice Group and specialized in regulatory, legislative, and corporate matters for multinational, foreign, and domestic clients. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the former Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Culinary Institute of America and remains a member of the board. For more than 30 years, Mr. Fahrenkopf has served on the Board of First Republic Bank and serves as Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Eldorado Resorts, Inc., which owns and operates 19 casinos in 10 states. Mr. Fahrenkopf received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and his Juris Doctor from Boalt Hall School of Law, U.C. Berkeley. |
| 2025-03-20 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee 1939 Since 2015*** Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which is responsible for the widely-viewed Presidential debates during the quadrennial election cycle. He also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee for six years during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Additionally, he serves as a board member of the International Republican Institute, which he founded in 1984. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (“AGA”), the trade group for the hotel-casino industry. Mr. Fahrenkopf is Chair of the Fund’s ad hoc Proxy Voting Committee and a member of the Fund’s Nominating and Pricing Committees. Mr. Fahrenkopf serves on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. COMPENSATION TABLE Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Trustee $9,375 $159,500 (11) |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2002-04-18 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association since June 1995; Partner of Hogan & Hartson (law firm); Chairman of International Trade Practice Group; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee |
| 2003-04-14 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. Since 1998** President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association since June 1995; Partner of Hogan & Hartson (law firm); Chairman of International Trade Practice Group; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee |
| 2004-04-22 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association since 1995; Partner in the law firm of Hogan & Hartson; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee |
| 2005-04-20 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. Since 1998* President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association; Partner in the law firm of Hogan & Hartson; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee |
| 2006-04-21 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. Since 1998** President and Chief Executive Director of First Republic Bank 5 Director Officer of the American Gaming (banking) Age: 66 |
| 2008-04-18 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. Since 1998* President and Chief Executive Officer -- 5 Director of the American Gaming Association; Age: 68 Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) |
| 2009-04-03 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. Since 1998** President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Age: 69 |
| 2010-04-06 | FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association ("AGA"), the trade group for the gaming industry. Additionally, he serves on certain board committees with respect to other Funds in the Fund Complex on whose board he sits. |
| 2012-03-30 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989). |
| 2013-04-03 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. DirectorAge: 73 Since 1998*** President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association; Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Additionally, he serves on certain board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose board he sits. |
| 2014-04-01 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association. He also serves on certain board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose board he sits. |
| 2015-03-31 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association ("AGA"), the trade group for the hotel-casino industry. Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee. |
| 2016-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates... Mr. Fahrenkopf is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association... Mr. Fahrenkopf is the former Chairman of the Republican National Committee... Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee, and serves on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. For over 30 years, Mr. Fahrenkopf has served on the Board of First Republic Bank and serves as Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee. ... Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. compensation: $23,000. |
| 2017-04-03 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. is a Director and a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee. Age: 77. The Fund pays each Independent Director an annual retainer of $15,000 plus $2,000 for each Board meeting attended. Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. received $24,000 compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. |
| 2018-03-28 | Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee. |
| 2019-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Director Age: 79 Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee. The Fund pays each Independent Director an annual retainer of $15,000 plus $2,000 for each Board meeting attended. Each Independent Director is reimbursed by the Fund for any out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $1,000 per meeting attended, the Audit Committee Chairman receives an annual fee of $3,000, the Proxy Voting Committee Chairman receives an annual fee of $1,500, and the Nominating Committee Chairman and the Lead Independent Director each receive an annual fee of $2,000. Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. compensation from the Fund was $23,500. |
| 2020-03-26 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Director Age: 80 Since 1998* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee. |
| 2021-03-29 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Mr. Fahrenkopf is the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates. ... Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee, and serves on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. ... The Fund pays each Independent Director an annual retainer of $15,000 plus $2,000 for each Board meeting attended. ... Aggregate Compensation from the Fund and Fund Complex Paid to Directors*: $172,500 (12). |
| 2022-03-24 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Director Age: 82 Since 1998*** Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee Aggregate Compensation from the Fund: $23,556 |
| 2023-04-05 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Director 1939 Since 1998* Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Mr. Fahrenkopf is a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee, and serves on comparable or other board committees with respect to other funds in the Fund Complex on whose boards he sits. The Fund pays each Independent Director and certain Interested Directors an annual retainer of $15,000 plus $2,000 for each Board meeting attended. Each Director who is not employed by the Adviser is reimbursed by the Fund for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $1,000 per meeting attended, the Audit Committee Chairman receives an annual fee of $3,000, the Proxy Voting Committee Chairman receives an annual fee of $1,500, and the Nominating Committee Chairman and the Lead Independent Director each receive an annual fee of $2,000. A Director may receive a single meeting fee, allocated among the participating funds, for participation in certain meetings on behalf of multiple funds. The aggregate remuneration (excluding out-of-pocket expenses) paid by the Fund to such Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, amounted to $225,160. |
| 2024-03-22 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Director 1939 Since 1998** Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (1995-2013); Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1983-1989) Chairman of the Fund’s Nominating Committee, a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee COMPENSATION TABLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. $23,263 $156,526 (11) |
| 2025-03-20 | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. is Chairman of the Fund’s Nominating Committee, a member of the Fund’s ad hoc Pricing Committee. The Fund paid Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. $25,000 in aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30