MICHAEL D. KANDRIS - Corporate Board Profile

Alto Ingredients, Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2009-11-17	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008. Mr. Kandris has been the President, Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems (“RTMS”) for the past year and a half. For the previous six years, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of RTMS. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. As President for RTMS, Mr. Kandris held responsibilities in numerous operations and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris serves as a board member for the National Tank Truck Organization. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward.
2010-04-26	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008. Mr. Kandris was President, Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems (“RTMS”) until his retirement in September 2009. Prior to that time, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of RTMS. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. As President for RTMS, Mr. Kandris held responsibilities in numerous operations and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris serves as a board member for the National Tank Truck Organization. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward.
2011-04-15	Michael D. Kandris, 63, Director and Director Nominee. Member of Audit Committee. Cash compensation $36,000, Stock Awards $208,556, Total $244,556.
2012-10-18	Michael D. Kandris, 65, Independent Contractor, Director and Director Nominee. Director Compensation Table – 2011: Total ($) $191,445.
2013-03-21	Messrs. Jones, Koehler, Stone, Prince, Kieta, Layne and Kandris are directors of Pacific Ethanol. Messrs. Koehler, McGregor, Wright and Kandris are executive officers of Pacific Ethanol.
2013-04-22	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008 and as our Chief Operating Officer since January 6, 2013. Mr. Kandris served as an independent contractor with supervisory responsibility for ethanol plant operations, under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer, from January 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013. Mr. Kandris was President, Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems from November 2007 until his retirement in September 2009. From January 2000 to November 2007, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, where he had overall responsibility for all operations, finance and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. Mr. Kandris served on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Association and as a board member for the National Tank Truck Organization until his retirement from Ruan Transportation Management Systems in September 2009. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Mr. Kandris provided consulting services to us concerning ethanol plant operations and was paid $239,135 and $203,076, respectively, for his services. Director Compensation Table – 2012: Michael D. Kandris Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 36,000 All other Compensation ($) 239,135 Total ($) 275,135.
2014-04-28	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008 and as our Chief Operating Officer since January 6, 2013. Mr. Kandris served as an independent contractor with supervisory responsibility for ethanol plant operations, under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer, from January 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013. Mr. Kandris was President, Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems from November 2007 until his retirement in September 2009. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward. Compensation of Employee Directors: Messrs. Koehler and Kandris were compensated as full-time employees and officers but received no additional compensation for service as Board members during 2013. Summary Compensation Table: Michael D. Kandris total compensation $509,912.
2016-04-22	Michael D. Kandris, 68, Chief Operating Officer, Director and Director Nominee. Not independent due to employment. Employee directors do not receive director compensation.
2017-04-25	Michael D. Kandris, 69, Chief Operating Officer, Director and Director Nominee. The Board has determined that Michael D. Kandris is not independent due to his employment relationship. Employee directors do not receive director compensation.
2018-04-25	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008 and as our Chief Operating Officer since January 6, 2013. Mr. Kandris served as an independent contractor with supervisory responsibility for ethanol plant operations, under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer, from January 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013. Mr. Kandris was President, Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems from November 2008 until his retirement in September 2009. From January 2000 to November 2008, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, where he had overall responsibility for all operations, finance and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. Mr. Kandris served on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Association and as a board member for the National Tank Truck Organization until his retirement from Ruan Transportation Management Systems in September 2009. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward. Mr. Kandris was compensated as a full-time employee and officer and therefore received no additional compensation for service as a Board member during 2017.
2019-09-13	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008 and as our Chief Operating Officer since January 6, 2013. Mr. Kandris served as an independent contractor with supervisory responsibility for ethanol plant operations, under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer, from January 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013. Mr. Kandris was President, Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems from November 2008 until his retirement in September 2009. From January 2000 to November 2008, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, where he had overall responsibility for all operations, finance and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. Mr. Kandris served on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Association and as a board member for the National Tank Truck Organization until his retirement from Ruan Transportation Management Systems in September 2009. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward. Mr. Kandris was compensated as a full-time employee and officer and therefore received no additional compensation for service as a Board member during 2018.
2020-07-20	Messrs. Koehler, McGregor and Kandris are executive officers of Pacific Ethanol.
2020-09-25	Michael D. Kandris, 73, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer, Director and Director Nominee. Employee directors do not receive director compensation in connection with their service as directors.
2021-04-27	The following table sets forth certain information regarding our directors and director nominees as of April 20, 2021: Michael D. Kandris, 73, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Operating Officer, Director and Director Nominee. The Board has determined that all of its directors are independent under these standards, except for Michael D. Kandris, who serves as our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Kandris is deemed not to be independent due to his employment relationship with Alto Ingredients. Employee directors do not receive director compensation in connection with their service as directors.
2022-05-02	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008, as our sole President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2020 and as our Chief Operating Officer since January 6, 2013. Mr. Kandris was appointed as our Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer in May 2020. Mr. Kandris served as an independent contractor with supervisory responsibility for plant operations, under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer, from January 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013. Mr. Kandris was President of the Western Division of Ruan Transportation Management Systems from November 2008 until his retirement in September 2009. From January 2000 to November 2008, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, where he had overall responsibility for all operations, finance and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris has 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics. Mr. Kandris served on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Association and as a board member for the National Tank Truck Organization until his retirement from Ruan Transportation Management Systems in September 2009. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward. Mr. Kandris was compensated as a full-time employee and officer and therefore received no additional compensation for service as a Board member during 2021.
2023-04-28	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008, as our sole President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2020 and as our Chief Operating Officer since January 6, 2013.
2024-04-26	Michael D. Kandris has served as a director since June 2008, our sole President and Chief Executive Officer from September 2020 to August 2023, and our Interim Chief Operating Officer or Chief Operating Officer from January 2013 to April 2024. Mr. Kandris was appointed as our Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer in May 2020. Mr. Kandris served as an independent contractor with supervisory responsibility for plant operations from January 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013. Prior to joining us, Mr. Kandris served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, where he was responsible for all operations, finance, and administrative functions. Mr. Kandris served on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Association and has over 30 years of experience in all modes of transportation and logistics and plant operations. Mr. Kandris has a B.S. degree in Business from California State University, Hayward. Director Compensation Table – 2023: Michael D. Kandris Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $528,403 Stock Awards $525,000 Total $1,137,559.