Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 21/100
4 mention(s) identify MARCUS A. WATTS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coterra Energy Inc. | 2018-03-22 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. | Mr. Watts holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, which is a technical qualification that may include programming skills. He also has legal and management experience. |
| Coterra Energy Inc. | 2019-03-19 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. | He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and has legal and management experience. Mechanical Engineering often includes programming skills, and his legal and regulatory background is complemented by technical education. |
| Coterra Energy Inc. | 2021-03-12 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. | Mr. Watts holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, which may include programming skills, and has legal and management expertise. The degree in engineering suggests technical skills adjacent to software. |
| Coterra Energy Inc. | 2022-03-18 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. | Mr. Watts holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, which indicates a technical background that may include programming skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-22 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| 2019-03-19 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| 2020-03-17 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| 2021-03-12 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| 2022-03-18 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| 2023-03-20 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Mr. Watts’ combination of legal and management talent is unique on our Board and he offers a fresh perspective from an industry other than our own. |
| 2024-03-20 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| 2025-03-20 | Mr. Watts holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2015-04-01 | Effective January 1, 2011 Mr. Watts joined The Friedkin Group as President. ... The Board of Directors believes that Mr. Watts should serve as a Director because of his legal expertise as well as his executive and business experience as described above. |
| 2016-03-31 | Marcus A. Watts - Independent Director Since: 2012, Age: 57, Committees: Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Investment Committee, 2015 Director Compensation Table: Total $383,900 |
| 2017-03-30 | Marcus A. Watts President, The Friedkin Group Independent Director Since: 2012 Age: 58 Board Committee Composition Compensation Committee Member Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair 2016 Director Compensation Table Total: $377,750 |
| 2018-04-10 | Marcus A. Watts President, The Friedkin Group Independent Director Since: 2012 Age: 59 Board Committee Composition Audit Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair 2017Director Compensation Table Marcus A. Watts 108,000 321,200 — 429,200 |
| 2019-03-27 | Marcus A. Watts President, The Friedkin Group Independent Age: 60 Director Since: 2012 Board Committee Composition: Compensation Committee Member, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair 2018 Director Compensation Table: Total $285,007 |
| 2020-03-27 | Marcus A. Watts $105,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, $180,019 Stock Awards, Total $285,019 |
| 2021-03-26 | Marcus A. Watts, NCGC Committee Chair, 2020 Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $102,750, Stock Awards $180,003, Total $282,753. |
| 2022-03-25 | MARCUS A. WATTS | Independent | Director Since: 2012 | Age: 63 Committees: Compensation, Executive, Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair) 2021 Director Compensation Marcus A. Watts, NCGC Committee Chair $105,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $180,044 Stock Awards $285,044 Total |
| 2023-03-23 | Marcus A. Watts, Lead Independent Director (effective May 2023 if elected), Director Since: 2012, Age: 64, Committees: Compensation, Executive, Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair), 2022 Director Compensation: $285,049 |
| 2024-03-27 | Marcus A. Watts, LEAD INDEPENDENT, Director Since: 2012, Age: 65, Committees: Compensation, Executive, Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair), 2023 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $127,500, Stock Awards $180,043, Total $307,543. |
| 2025-03-27 | President, The Friedkin Group, which includes various branded automotive, hospitality, and entertainment companies. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30