LAURENCE N. BENZ - Corporate Board Profile

BLUE DOLPHIN ENERGY CO

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2004-10-13	Laurence N. Benz - Director - Mr. Benz was appointed as a director in September 2004, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement as one of two directors named by the investors in the Purchase Agreement. ... Mr. Benz received a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Baylor University, a Masters in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGHIHP located in Boston, Massachusetts.
2005-04-20	At the beginning of 2004, the Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Chadwick, Kaffie and Trimble. In September 2004, the Board of Directors appointed Messrs. Benz, Chadwick, and Trimble to serve as the Audit Committee, with Mr. Benz elected as Chairman of the Audit Committee. In fiscal year 2004, the Company paid to non-employee members of the Board of Directors an annual retainer of $12,000, payable 50% in cash and 50% in Common Stock. The Audit Committee chairman receives an additional annual retainer of $3,000 and other Audit Committee members receive an additional annual retainer of $1,500.
2006-04-27	Dr. Laurence N. Benz - Director - Dr. Benz was appointed as a Director in September 2004, as one of two Directors named by the investors in the Purchase Agreement. ... At the beginning of 2005, the Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Benz, Chadwick and Trimble. In July 2005, the Board of Directors appointed Messrs. Benz, Kaffie, and Trimble to serve as the Audit Committee, with Dr. Benz elected to continue as Chairman of the Audit Committee. ... In fiscal year 2005, the Company paid to non-employee members of the Board of Directors an annual retainer of $12,000, payable 50% in cash and 50% in Common Stock. The Audit Committee chairman receives an additional annual retainer of $3,000 and other Audit Committee members receive an additional annual retainer of $1,500.
2007-04-27	Laurence N. Benz, 45, Director. Dr. Benz was elected as a director of the Company in 2004. ... At the beginning of 2006, the Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Benz, Kaffie and James M. Trimble with Dr. Benz serving as Chairman. ... The following table sets forth the compensation paid to non-employee directors in fiscal year ended December 31, 2006: Laurence N. Benz, Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $9,000, Stock Awards $6,000, Total $15,000.
2008-04-18	Laurence N. Benz, 46, Director. Dr. Benz was elected as a director of the Company in 2004. ... During 2007, the Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Benz, Kaffie and Ostbye with Mr. Benz serving as Chairman. ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ... Laurence N. Benz $5,000 fees earned in cash, $18,000 stock awards, total $23,000.
2009-04-21	Laurence N. Benz, 47, Director. Dr. Benz was elected as a director of the Company in 2004. ... During 2008, the Audit Committee consisted of Dr. Benz and Messrs. Kaffie and Ostbye with Dr. Benz serving as Chairman. ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ... Laurence N. Benz Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $5,000, Stock Awards $20,000, Total $25,000.
2010-05-19	Laurence N. Benz, 47, Director. Dr. Benz was elected as a director of the Company in 2004. ... During 2009, the Audit Committee consisted of Dr. Benz and Messrs. Kaffie and Ostbye with Dr. Benz serving as Chairman. ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ... Laurence N. Benz Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $5,000 Stock Awards $20,000 Total $25,000
2011-12-28	During 2010, the Audit Committee consisted of Dr. Benz and Messrs. Kaffie and Ostbye with Dr. Benz serving as Chairman. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Audit Committee met five (5) times. The Board has affirmatively determined that all members of the Audit Committee are independent and that Dr. Benz qualifies as an Audit Committee Financial Expert.
2012-04-30	Dr. Benz has served on Blue Dolphin's Board since 2004; he is currently a member of the Audit Committee. He also sits on the Board of Directors of multiple private companies.