Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 8/100
1 mention(s) identify PAUL J. PLANTE as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. | 2024-08-23 | Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. | Has a degree in accounting, has been a licensed CPA, and was CFO at a software developer and electronics manufacturer, indicating familiarity with software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2011-08-23 | Paul J. Plante, 53, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. from February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004, he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Prior to 1994 he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. The Nominating Committee has determined that Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC rules. |
| 2012-08-30 | Paul J. Plante, 54, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. Prior to that time he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. From February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Prior to 1994 he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. The Nominating Committee has determined that Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules. We believe that Mr. Plante's qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. Mr. Plante also has served as a director of Sigmatron International since September 2011. Compensation of Directors: Paul Plante Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 15,500, Option Awards ($) 20,843, Total ($) 36,343. |
| 2013-08-22 | Paul J. Plante, age 55, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules. |
| 2014-08-22 | Paul J. Plante, age 56, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. Prior to that time he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. From February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Mr. Plante negotiated and led Reptron Electronics, Inc. through a successful pre-arranged Chapter 11 reorganization period that strengthened the company’s balance sheet and liquidity with no significant loss of customers, employees, or suppliers. Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. We believe Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules. Mr. Plante’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. Mr. Plante also serves as a director of Sigmatron International. |
| 2015-08-21 | Paul J. Plante, age 57, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit (Chair), Compensation (Chair), Executive (a) |
| 2016-08-19 | Paul J. Plante, age 58, has been a director since October 2011. ... The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Benham, Halverson, Belin, and Plante, are independent as defined by NASDAQ listing standards. ... During our last fiscal year, the Board of Directors had four standing committees: the Audit Committee, Compensation & Governance Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: ... Paul Plante served as Chair of Compensation & Governance Committee, Executive Committee, and was a member of Audit Committee. ... Director Compensation Table shows Paul Plante received $40,750 in fees and $31,208 in option awards, totaling $71,958. |
| 2017-08-24 | Paul J. Plante, age 59, has been a director since October 2011. ... The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Belin, Benham, Halverson, Kluge, and Plante, are independent as defined by NASDAQ listing standards. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit (Chair), Compensation (Chair), Executive, Nominating (Chair). ... Director Compensation Table: Paul Plante total compensation $56,539. |
| 2018-08-24 | Paul J. Plante, age 60, has been a director since October 2011. ... At the selection of the Board, Mr. Plante serves as lead independent director. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante Audit ✓* Compensation ✓* Executive ✓ Nominating ✓* ... Director Compensation Table Paul Plante 36,250 3,900 — 40,150 |
| 2019-08-26 | Paul J. Plante, age 61, has been a director since October 2011. From December 2008 to present, Mr. Plante has been the President and owner of Florida Fresh Vending, LLC, a privately held company, with vending machines throughout Central Florida. He has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008. Prior to that time he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. From February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Mr. Plante negotiated and led Reptron Electronics, Inc. through a successful pre-arranged Chapter 11 reorganization period that strengthened the company’s balance sheet and liquidity with no significant loss of customers, employees or suppliers. Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules. Mr. Plante’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. Mr. Plante also serves as a director of SigmaTron International, Inc. |
| 2021-08-23 | Paul J. Plante, age 63, has been a director since October 2011. ... Mr. Plante also serves as a director of SigmaTron International, Inc. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit (Chair), Compensation & Governance (Chair), Executive, Nominating (Chair). Fiscal Year 2021 Director Compensation Table shows Paul Plante received total compensation of $42,450. |
| 2022-08-22 | Paul J. Plante, age 64, has been a director of the Company since October 2011. Mr. Plante has been Director and Consultant to Cardinal Vending and Markets, LLC, a privately held company, since March 2020. Mr. Plante also serves as a Director of SigmaTron International, Inc. Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules. |
| 2023-08-24 | Paul J. Plante, age 65, has been a director of the Company since October 2011. ... Mr. Plante’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. ... The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Belin, Benham, Halverson, Kluge and Plante are independent as defined by Nasdaq listing standards. ... At the selection of the Board, Mr. Plante serves as lead independent director (or “lead director”). ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit*, Compensation & Governance*, Executive, Nominating* (* chair). ... Fiscal Year 2023 Director Compensation Table shows Paul Plante total compensation $61,950. |
| 2024-08-23 | Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30