JAMES L. ZIEMER - Corporate Board Profile

TEXTRON INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2013-03-07	Mr. Ziemer, 63, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ... The Audit Committee ... comprises Mr. Ziemer ... The Executive Committee ... comprises Mr. Ziemer ... Mr. Ziemer serves as Lead Director ... Director Compensation Table shows Mr. Ziemer's total compensation as $262,720.
2014-03-06	Mr. Ziemer, 64, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which design, manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer had been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since December 2004 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is also a director of Thor Industries, Inc. (since 2010).
2015-03-04	Mr. Ziemer, 65, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which design, manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer had been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since December 2004 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is also a director of Thor Industries, Inc. (since 2010).
2016-03-08	James L. Ziemer Director Since 2007 Mr. Ziemer, 66, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ... The following six independent directors presently comprise the committee: Mr. Trotter (Chair), Mr. Fish, Mr. Gagné, Mr. Hancock, Lord Powell and Mr. Ziemer.
2017-03-03	James L. Ziemer Director Since 2007 ... The following seven independent directors presently comprise the committee: Mr. Clark (Chair), Mr. Conway, Mr. Evans, Mr. Gagne, Mr. Hancock, Mr. Heath and Mr. Ziemer. ... The following eight independent directors presently comprise the committee: Mr. Trotter (Chair), Mr. Fish, Mr. Gagné, Mr. Hancock, Mr. Heath, Lord Powell, Mr. Ziemer and Ms. Zuber. ... During 2016, for their service on the Board, non-employee directors were paid an annual retainer of $235,000 ($120,000 of which was required to be deferred and paid in the form of stock units, as discussed below). The annual retainer is prorated for directors who join the Board during the year. Each member of the Audit Committee received an additional retainer of $15,000, and the chairs of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Organization and Compensation Committee received, respectively, an additional $15,000, $10,000 and $12,500, and the Lead Director an additional $25,000. Textron reimburses each director for his or her expenses in attending Board or committee meetings.
2018-03-06	James L. Ziemer Director Since 2007 Audit Committee Organization and Compensation Committee Mr. Ziemer, 68, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which designs manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories and Harley-Davidson Financial Services which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer has been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson from December Mr. Ziemer is also a director of Thor Industries, Inc. (since 2010).
2019-03-06	Mr. Ziemer, 69, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which design, manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer had been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since December 2004 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is also a director of Thor Industries, Inc. (since 2010).
2020-03-05	Mr. Ziemer, 70, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which design, manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer had been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since December 2004 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is also a director of Thor Industries, Inc. (since 2010).
2021-03-05	Mr. Ziemer, 71, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which design, manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer had been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since December 2004 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is also a director of Thor Industries, Inc. (since 2010).
2022-03-04	Mr. Ziemer, 72, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009.
2023-03-03	Mr. Ziemer, 73, was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. until his retirement in April 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company which design, manufacture and sell motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which provides related financing and insurance. Mr. Ziemer had been a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since December 2004 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley- Davidson from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer also served as a director of Thor Industries, Inc. from 2010 to 2022.
2024-03-07	Mr. Ziemer, 74, was the President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ... Compensation Table shows $324,167 total.

THOR INDUSTRIES INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2011-10-31	Mr. Ziemer, who became a director in December 2010, was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc.... James L. Ziemer serves on the Audit Committee. ... James L. Ziemer received $127,500 in fees for board service in fiscal 2011.
2012-11-05	Mr. Ziemer, who became a director in December 2010, was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Mr. Ziemer joined Harley-Davidson in 1969 and held a series of positions in manufacturing, engineering, accounting, parts and accessories, and finance. From 1991 until his election as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson in 2005, he served as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ziemer also served as President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is currently a director of Textron, Inc. Mr. Ziemer was identified to us through a third party search firm. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemers substantial management experience as a chief executive officer of a public company, and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an audit committee financial expert, make him an asset to our Board. Thor Committees: Audit (Chair). Annual cash retainer for board and committee service: $180,000.
2013-11-04	Mr. Ziemer, who became a director in December 2010, was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Mr. Ziemer joined Harley-Davidson in 1969 and held a series of positions in manufacturing, engineering, accounting, parts and accessories, and finance. From 1991 until his election as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson in 2005, he served as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ziemer also served as President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is currently a director of Textron, Inc. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemers substantial management experience as a chief executive officer of a public company, and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an audit committee financial expert, make him an asset to our Board.
2014-11-03	James L. Ziemer, Age: 64, Director Since: 2010. Thor Committees: Audit (Chair). Compensation: $245,510
2015-10-27	James L. Ziemer Age: 64 Director Since: 2010 Thor Committees: Audit (Chair)
2016-10-27	James L. Ziemer: Mr. Ziemer has been a director since 2010. He was the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Mr. Ziemer held various positions at Harley-Davidson from 1969 to 2009 including positions in manufacturing, engineering, accounting, parts and accessories, and finance. He is a director of Textron, Inc. Mr. Ziemer92s substantial management experience and his financial expertise and training make him an asset to our Board. ... Thor Committees: Audit (Chair) ... James L. Ziemer Age: 66 Director Since: 2010 Mr. Ziemer, who became a director in December of 2010, was the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Mr. Ziemer joined Harley-Davidson in 1969 and held a series of positions in manufacturing, engineering, accounting, parts and accessories, and finance. From 1991 until his election as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson in 2005, he served as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ziemer also served as President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is currently a director of Textron, Inc. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemer92s substantial management experience as a chief executive officer of a public company and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an 93audit committee financial expert94, make him an asset to our Board. ... Each of our non-employee directors receives an annual cash retainer of $170,000, payable quarterly, plus expenses. Our Lead Director and the Chair of our Audit Committee each receive an additional annual cash retainer of $20,000, payable quarterly. The Chair of the Compensation and Development Committee receives an additional annual cash retainer of $20,000 and the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional annual retainer of $10,000, all of which is payable quarterly. The following table summarizes the compensation paid to our non-employee directors in Fiscal Year 2016. ... James L. Ziemer $190,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $55,370 Stock Awards $245,370 Total ...
2017-11-02	Mr. Ziemer, who became a Director in December of 2010, was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Harley Davidson, Inc. from 2005-2009 and served as a director for that company from 2004-2009. Mr. Ziemer joined Harley-Davidson in 1969 and held a series of positions in manufacturing, engineering, accounting, parts and accessories, and finance. From 1991 until his election as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson in 2005, he served as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ziemer also served as President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Ziemer is currently a director of Textron, Inc. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemers substantial management experience as a chief executive officer of a public company and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an audit committee financial expert, make him an asset to our Board.
2018-10-31	Mr. Ziemer, who became a Director in December of 2010, was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Harley Davidson, Inc. Director Compensation: James L. Ziemer total $318,360.
2019-10-30	James L. Ziemer DIRECTOR SINCE: 2010 Age 69 Thor Committees Audit (Chair) Nominating and Corporate Governance Outside Directorships Textron, Inc. (2007 – 2018) Harley-Davidson, Inc. (2004 – 2009) Mr. Ziemer, who became a Director in December of 2010, was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Harley Davidson, Inc. from 2005-2009. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemer’s substantial management experience, including as a chief executive officer of a public company, and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an “audit committee financial expert”, make him an asset to our Board. Director Compensation There were no changes to our Director compensation in Fiscal Year 2019. Each of our non-employee Directors receives an annual cash retainer of $170,000, payable quarterly, plus expenses. During Fiscal Year 2019, our Lead Director, the Chair of our Audit Committee and the Chair of our Compensation and Development Committee each received an additional annual cash retainer of $20,000, payable quarterly and the Chair of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee received an additional annual retainer of $10,000, also payable quarterly. The following table summarizes the compensation paid to our non-employee Directors in Fiscal Year 2019: James L. Ziemer $190,000 cash fees, $99,929 stock awards, total $289,929.
2020-11-05	Mr. Ziemer, who became a Director in December of 2010, was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Harley Davidson, Inc... Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemer's substantial management experience, including as a chief executive officer of a public company, and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an "audit committee financial expert", make him an asset to our Board. ... Thor Committees: Audit (Chair), Nominating and Corporate Governance. ... Director Compensation ... James L. Ziemer $277,321 total compensation.
2021-11-03	Mr. Ziemer, who became a Director in December of 2010, was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Harley Davidson, Inc. ... Our Environmental, Social, Governance and Nominating Committee and Board believe that Mr. Ziemer's substantial management experience, including as a chief executive officer of a public company, and his financial expertise and training, which qualify him as an "audit committee financial expert", make him an asset to our Board. ... THOR COMMITTEES ... Audit (Chair) ... Environmental, Social, Governance and Nominating ... Director Compensation ... James L. Ziemer ... $190,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ... $99,947 Stock Awards ... $289,947 Totals.