SAMUEL C. HATHORN, JR. - Corporate Board Profile

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-08-27	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. has served as President of Trendmaker Homes since 1981. Trendmaker Homes is a subsidiary of Weyerhauser Co., an entity engaged in the business of real estate development and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The members of the Company's Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. During Fiscal 2001, the Audit Committee held four meetings. Officers of the Company who are also directors do not receive any fee or remuneration for services as members of the Board of Directors or of any Committee of the Board of Directors. In Fiscal 2001, non-management directors received a retainer fee of $17,500 per annum, a fee of $750 for each board meeting attended and a fee of $500 ($750 in the case of a committee chairman) for each committee meeting attended. Each non-management member of the Strategic Planning Committee received a fee of $1,250 for each meeting attended.
2002-08-26	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. has served as President of Trendmaker Homes since 1981. The members of the Company's Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. In Fiscal 2002, non-management directors received a retainer fee of $17,500 per annum, a fee of $750 for each board meeting attended and a fee of $500 ($750 in the case of a committee chairman) for each committee meeting attended.
2003-08-26	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. has served as President of Trendmaker Homes since 1981. The members of the Company27s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. During Fiscal 2003, the Audit Committee held five meetings.
2004-08-30	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. has served as President of Trendmaker Homes since 1981. The members of the Company’s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The Board of Directors has concluded that all three members of the Audit Committee are “independent” as defined in the listing standards of the American Stock Exchange ("AMEX").
2005-08-29	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. has served as President of Trendmaker Homes since 1981. The members of the Company’s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. In Fiscal 2005, non-management directors received a retainer fee of $20,000 per annum, a fee of $1,000 for each board meeting attended and a fee of $750 ($1,000 in the case of a committee chairman) for each committee meeting attended.
2006-08-28	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. has been employed by Trendmaker Homes since 1981 and has served as President since 1983. The members of the Company27s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Hathorn satisfies the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2007-08-28	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr., age 64, President of Trendmaker Homes. Member of the Board, Chairman of Audit Committee, member of Compensation Committee, member of Nominating Committee, member of Strategic Planning Committee. Director compensation table shows fees earned of $29,750 in cash for fiscal year 2007.
2008-08-29	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. He served as President since 1983 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2007.
2009-08-28	The current members of the Company 2s Audit Committee are Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee, and Joseph P. Klock, Jr. The current members of the Company 2s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Joseph P. Klock, Jr. (Chairman), Joseph G. Caporella and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. The current members of the Company 2s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr.
2010-08-27	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. Mr. Hathorn has served on the Companys Board of Directors since June 1997. The current members of the Companys Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Joseph G. Caporella and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. The Audit Committee held four meetings during Fiscal 2010. The Companys Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Conlee, Hathorn and Sheridan satisfy the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules and regulations of the Commission.
2011-08-29	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. He has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since June 1997. The Audit Committee is comprised of four independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee, Joseph P. Klock, Jr. and Stanley M. Sheridan. In Fiscal 2011, non-management directors received total compensation of $184,945.
2012-08-27	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. He served as President since 1983 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2007. The Audit Committee is comprised of four independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee, and Joseph P. Klock, Jr. The Audit Committee held four meetings during Fiscal 2012. The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Joseph G. Caporella (Deputy Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr., and Joseph P. Klock, Jr. During Fiscal 2012, the Compensation and Stock Option Committee held two meetings. The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Joseph P. Klock, Jr. (Deputy Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. The following table sets forth amounts paid to non-management directors in Fiscal 2012. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. received $47,200 in total compensation.
2013-08-26	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. Age 70 Committees: Audit (Chairman), Compensation and Stock Option (Deputy Chairman), Nominating (Deputy Chairman), Strategic Planning (Member) Compensation: $70,100 (non-management director fees)
2014-08-28	The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. The Audit Committee held four meetings during Fiscal 2014. The principal functions of the Audit Committee are to appoint the independent auditors of the Company and to review with the independent auditors and the Company’s internal audit department the scope and results of audits, the internal accounting controls of the Company, audit practices and the professional services furnished by the independent auditors. The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Conlee, Hathorn and Sheridan satisfy the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules and regulations of the Commission and that each member of the Audit Committee is “independent” as defined in the NASDAQ listing standards. The Audit Committee’s charter is available on our website at www.nationalbeverage.com under “The Business – Investors – Corporate Governance.”
2015-08-31	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. He served as President since 1983 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2007. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. ... The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. ... The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. ... The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. ... Set forth below are the amounts paid to non-management directors in Fiscal 2015. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. $136,258.
2016-08-26	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. He served as President since 1983 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2007. Director compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $65,800, Grant Date Option Award Value $0, Total $65,800.
2017-08-28	The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. The Audit Committee held three meetings during Fiscal 2017. The principal functions of the Audit Committee are to appoint the independent auditors of the Company and to review with the independent auditors and the Company’s internal audit department the scope and results of audits, the internal accounting controls of the Company, audit practices and the professional services furnished by the independent auditors. The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Conlee, Hathorn and Sheridan satisfy the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules and regulations of the Commission and that each member of the Audit Committee is “independent” as defined in the NASDAQ listing standards. The Audit Committee’s charter is available on our website at www.nationalbeverage.com under “Investors – Corporate Governance”. The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. During Fiscal 2017, the Compensation and Stock Option Committee held two meetings. The principal functions of the Compensation and Stock Option Committee are to consider, review and approve all compensation arrangements, including base salary, annual incentive awards and stock option grants, for officers and employees of the Company and to administer the Company’s employee benefit programs. The Compensation and Stock Option Committee does not have a charter. The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. During Fiscal 2017, the Nominating Committee held two meetings. The Nominating Committee recommends to the Board of Directors candidates for election to the Board. The Nominating Committee considers possible candidates from any source, including shareholders, for nominees for directors. In evaluating the qualifications of nominees, the Nominating Committee considers a variety of factors, such as education, work experience, knowledge of the Company and the beverage industry, membership on the board of directors of other corporations, civic involvement and diversity. The Nominating Committee does not have a charter. The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. The Strategic Planning Committee did not meet separately during Fiscal 2017 as the election of Mr. Conlee to the Board in 2009 allowed the advice and consultation of the committee members to be obtained during the regular meetings of the Board.
2018-08-27	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. ... Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. Member of the Board. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. ... The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. ... The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. ... The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. ... Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 75,500. ... Total compensation expense recognized for each non-management Director, including compensation expense recognized for accounting purposes with respect to stock options held by Directors, is as follows: Mr. Hathorn $88,701.
2019-08-26	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan.
2020-08-28	The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. The Audit Committee held four meetings during Fiscal 2020. The principal functions of the Audit Committee are to appoint the independent auditors of the Company and to review with the independent auditors and the Company’s internal audit department the scope and results of audits, the internal accounting controls of the Company, audit practices and the professional services furnished by the independent auditors. The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Conlee, Hathorn and Sheridan satisfy the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules and regulations of the Commission and that each member of the Audit Committee is “independent” as defined in the NASDAQ listing standards. The Audit Committee’s charter is available on our website at www.nationalbeverage.com under “Investors – Corporate Governance”. The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr.
2021-08-27	Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. was employed by Trendmaker Homes, Inc. from 1981 until his retirement in September 2007. The Director Compensation table shows total compensation of $486,600 for Fiscal 2021 including fees earned and option award value.
2022-08-26	The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. The Compensation and Stock Option Committee is comprised of Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr.
2023-08-25	The Audit Committee is currently comprised of three independent members – Messrs. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Chairman), Stanley M. Sheridan (Deputy Chairman) and Cecil D. Conlee. The current members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Cecil D. Conlee (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. (Deputy Chairman) and Stanley M. Sheridan. The current members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman), Cecil D. Conlee and Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. Set forth below are the amounts paid to non-management directors in Fiscal 2023. Samuel C. Hathorn, Jr. Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 85,000, Total ($) 144,250.
2024-08-23	Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Trendmaker Homes, Inc., a former homebuilding and land development subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Company.