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2001-04-26 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel 46 Managing Director of Director March 1989 The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2000. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Includes $1,500 paid to each of Mr. Drimal and Ms. Cummings as Director's fees in 1998, 1999 and 2000. |
2002-04-22 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel 47 Managing Director of Alternative Investments, Credit Suisse Asset Management |
2003-04-29 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel 48 Managing Director of the Director March 1989 |
2004-04-27 | Mr. Gimbel is the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Prior to January, 1999, and from January, 1995, he held the position of Senior Vice President of PaineWebber, Incorporated, investment bankers and brokers, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He was elected a Director of the Company in March, 1989. He is a nominee for election as a Director. |
2005-04-25 | Mr. Gimbel has held the position of Managing Director, Business and Product Development, Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, since July, 2004. Prior to that date, and from January, 1999, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He was elected a Director of the Company in March, 1989. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, Messrs. Clint Hurt, Thomas S.T. Gimbel and Jan K. Smeets served as members of the Compensation Committee. |
2006-04-19 | Mr. Gimbel is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, New York. Mr. Gimbel was elected a Director of the Company in March, 1989. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2005. The Committee evaluates the Companys compensation policies and establishes salaries, bonuses and other compensation for the Companys executive officers. |
2007-04-27 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel 52 Managing Director, Business and Product Development, Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, New York Director March 1989 The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2006. Director Compensation The following table discloses compensation to the Companys Directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. All Directors as a group of eight in 2006 Paid in Cash ($): 1,000 Total ($): 8,000 |
2008-04-25 | Mr. Gimbel is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, prior to which he was Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm since July, 2004. Prior to that date, and from February, 1999, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He was elected a Director of the Company in March, 1989. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2007. |
2009-04-29 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel Age 54 Managing Director, Business and Product Development, Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, New York Director Director since March 1989 The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2008. The Board of Directors believes that the Compensation Committee members satisfy applicable regulatory requirements for independence. |
2010-04-20 | Mr. Gimbel is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, New York. Prior to that, he was Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm since July, 2004. Prior to that date, and from February, 1999, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He was elected a Director of the Company in March, 1989. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2009. The Compensation Committee has not engaged any outside compensation consultants. No specific director fees mentioned for Mr. Gimbel. |
2011-04-20 | Mr. Gimbel is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, New York, prior to which he was Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm since July, 2004. Prior to that date, and from February, 1999, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He was elected a Director of the Company in March, 1989. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2010. |
2012-04-19 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 57, is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC... The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets... The Board of Directors acts as the nominating committee, with Mr. Drimal and Ms. Cummings abstaining. The remaining Directors of the Company, Messrs. Eckenstein, Fong, Gimbel, Hurt and Smeets, who function as a nominating committee... The Companys Directors each receive $500 for each Board of Directors meeting... All Directors as a group of seven received an aggregate of $14,000 as cash Directors fees for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. |
2013-04-05 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 58, is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm. Prior to joining Optima, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. In addition, he is Vice President and Director of American Farmland Company, a Maryland Corporation. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. His proven ability to develop successful investment and management strategies for his clients, his keen business acumen, and his knowledge of the financial markets were some of the qualities that first formed the basis for his election to the Board. Those qualities along with his experience in financial analysis continue to make Mr. Gimbel 27s participation on the Board efficacious. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Hurt, Gimbel and Smeets, met twice in 2012. All members of the Compensation Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Board of Directors believes that the nominating committee functions are performed by Messrs. Eckenstein, Fong, Gimbel and Smeets. |
2014-04-24 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 59, is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm. Prior to joining Optima, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. In addition, he is Vice President and Director of American Farmland Company, a Maryland Corporation. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. His proven ability to develop successful investment and management strategies for his clients, his keen business acumen, and his knowledge of the financial markets were some of the qualities that first formed the basis for his election to the Board. Those qualities along with his experience in financial analysis continue to make Mr. Gimbels participation on the Board efficacious. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Eckenstein, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2013. All members of the Audit Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Smeets meets the qualifications of an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ listing standards. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2013. All members of the Compensation Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Companys Directors each receive $1,000 for each Board of Directors meeting, but do not receive any fee for attending Committee meetings. All Directors as a group of seven received an aggregate of $21,000 as cash Directors fees for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. No reference is made for Stock Awards, Option Awards, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation or Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings as the Company has no such Director awards or compensation. Mr. Gimbel received $1,000 Directors fees in 2013. |
2015-04-22 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 60, is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm. Prior to joining Optima, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. In addition, he is Vice President and Director of American Farmland Company, a Maryland Corporation. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. His proven ability to develop successful investment and management strategies for his clients, his keen business acumen, and his knowledge of the financial markets were some of the qualities that first formed the basis for his election to the Board. Those qualities, along with his experience in financial analysis, continue to make Mr. Gimbel 27s participation on the Board efficacious. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Wehrle, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2014. All members of the Audit Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2014. All members of the Compensation Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. |
2016-04-22 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 61, is the Executive Managing Director of Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as Managing Director, Business and Product Development of that firm. Prior to joining Optima, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. In addition, he is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of American Farmland Company, a Maryland Corporation. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Wehrle, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2015. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2015. The Company 27s Directors each receive $2,000 for each Board of Directors meeting, but do not receive any fee for attending Committee meetings. |
2017-04-28 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 62, is the Executive Managing Director and head of Portfolio Risk at Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of American Farmland Company, a REIT listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to joining Optima in 2004, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He is a Director of Farmland Partners, Inc., and Lighthouse Guild, and is a member of other not for profit Boards. His proven ability to develop successful investment and management strategies for his clients, his keen business acumen, and his knowledge of the financial markets were some of the qualities that first formed the basis for his election to the Board. Those qualities along with his experience in financial analysis continue to make Mr. Gimbel 27s participation on the Board efficacious. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Wehrle, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2016. All members of the Audit Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2016. All members of the Compensation Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Board of Directors met three (3) times in 2016. Six of the directors attended 75% or more of the aggregate number of meetings of the Board of Directors and the committee or committees thereof on which such director served during 2016. H. Gifford Fong attended two of the three meetings of the Board of Directors in 2016. The Company 27s Directors each receive $2,000 for each Board of Directors meeting, but do not receive any fee for attending Committee meetings. The Directors are reimbursed for travel and related expenses in connection with attendance at Board and Committee meetings. All Directors as a group of seven received an aggregate of $42,000 as Directors 27 fees for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. The Directors do not receive any compensation in the form of Common Stock or option awards of Common Stock, nor do they participate in any Non-Equity Incentive Compensation or Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plans. None of the Directors received compensation or other payment from any person or entity other than the Company for their services as a director of the Company. |
2018-04-27 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 63, is the Executive Managing Director and head of Portfolio Risk at Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of American Farmland Company, a REIT listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to joining Optima in 2004, he was the Managing Director of Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, New York. Mr. Gimbel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He is a Director of Farmland Partners, Inc., and Lighthouse Guild, and is a member of other not for profit Boards. His proven ability to develop successful investment and management strategies for his clients, his keen business acumen, and his knowledge of the financial markets were some of the qualities that first formed the basis for his election to the Board. Those qualities along with his experience in financial analysis continue to make Mr. Gimbel’s participation on the Board efficacious. |
2019-04-23 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 64, is the Executive Managing Director and head of Portfolio Risk at Optima Fund Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as CEO of American Farmland Company, a REIT Listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and a director of that company since its 27 inception in 2009, while at the same time serving in his management role at Optima Fund Management. Prior to joining Optima Fund Management in 2004, Mr. Gimbel was Managing Director for Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, an Investment Management firm. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Mr. Gimbel was head of the Hedge Fund Department at Donaldson, Lufkin 26 Jenrette, which provided investment banking and security brokerage services prior to being acquired by Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gimbel was Vice President and Treasurer of Smith Barney 27s real estate acquisition and syndication subsidiary. He is a Director of Prime Energy Resources Corporation (Ticker: PNRG), and Lighthouse Guild, where he also serves on the Investment Committee, and is a member of other not for profit Boards and a member of their Investment Committees as well. Mr. Gimbel received a BA in economics from Bowdoin College and an MBA in finance from Columbia Business School. |
2020-05-15 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 65, is the Executive Managing Director and head of Portfolio Risk at Optima Asset Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as CEO of American Farmland Company, a REIT Listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and a director of that company since its inception in 2009, while at the same time serving in his management role at Optima Fund Management. Prior to joining Optima Fund Management in 2004, Mr. Gimbel was Managing Director for Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, an Investment Management firm. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Mr. Gimbel was head of the Hedge Fund Department at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, which provided investment banking and security brokerage services prior to being acquired by Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gimbel was Vice President and Treasurer of Smith Barney 27s real estate acquisition and syndication subsidiary. He is a Director of Prime Energy Resources Corporation and Lighthouse Guild, where he also serves on the Investment Committee, and is a member of other not for profit Boards and a member of their Investment Committees as well. Mr. Gimbel received a BA in economics from Bowdoin College and an MBA in finance from Columbia Business School. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Wehrle, Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2019. All members of the Audit Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Smeets, met once in 2019. All members of the Compensation Committee were independent under NASDAQ listing standards and other pertinent legal and regulatory standards. |
2021-04-29 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 66, is the Executive Managing Director at Optima Asset Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as CEO of American Farmland Company, a REIT Listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and a director of that company since its inception in 2009, while at the same time serving in his management role at Optima Fund Management. Prior to joining Optima Fund Management in 2004, Mr. Gimbel was Managing Director for Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, an Investment Management firm. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Mr. Gimbel was head of the Hedge Fund Department at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, which provided investment banking and security brokerage services prior to being acquired by Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gimbel was Vice President and Treasurer of Smith Barney 27s real estate acquisition and syndication subsidiary. He is a Director of Prime Energy Resources Corporation and Lighthouse Guild, where he also serves on the Investment Committee, and is a member of other not for profit Boards and a member of their Investment Committees as well. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Hurt, met one time in 2020. |
2022-04-27 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 67, is the Executive Managing Director at Optima Asset Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with offices in New York City. He previously served as CEO of American Farmland Company, a REIT Listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and a director of that company since its inception in 2009, while at the same time serving in his management role at Optima Fund Management. Prior to joining Optima Fund Management in 2004, Mr. Gimbel was Managing Director for Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, an Investment Management firm. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Mr. Gimbel was head of the Hedge Fund Department at Donaldson, Lufkin 26 Jenrette, which provided investment banking and security brokerage services prior to being acquired by Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gimbel was Vice President and Treasurer of Smith Barney 27s real estate acquisition and syndication subsidiary. He is a Director of Prime Energy Resources Corporation and Lighthouse Guild, where he also serves on the Investment Committee, and is a member of other not for profit Boards and a member of their Investment Committees as well. Mr. Gimbel received a BA in economics from Bowdoin College and an MBA in finance from Columbia Business School. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Fong, Gimbel and Hurt, met twice in 2021. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Hurt, met one time in 2021. |
2023-04-24 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 68, is CEO of Gimbel Financial Associates, LLC, a private financial and investment consulting firm foundation. Until June 20, 2022, he was the Executive Managing Director at Optima Asset Management LLC, an investment advisory and asset management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with which he remains affiliated. He previously served as CEO of American Farmland Company, a REIT Listed on the NYSE Market. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and a director of that company since its inception in 2009, while at the same time serving in his management role at Optima Fund Management. Prior to joining Optima Fund Management in 2004, Mr. Gimbel was Managing Director for Hedge Fund Investments at Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, an Investment Management firm. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Mr. Gimbel was head of the Hedge Fund Department at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, which provided investment banking and security brokerage services prior to being acquired by Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gimbel was Vice President and Treasurer of Smith Barney 27s real estate acquisition and syndication subsidiary. He is a Director of Prime Energy Resources Corporation and Lighthouse Guild, where he also serves on the Investment Committee, and is a member of other not for profit Boards and a member of their Investment Committees as well. Mr. Gimbel received a BA in economics from Bowdoin College and an MBA in finance from Columbia Business School. His proven ability to develop successful investment and management strategies for his clients, his keen business acumen, and his knowledge of the financial markets were some of the qualities that first formed the basis for his election to the Board. Those qualities along with his experience in financial analysis continue to make Mr. Gimbel 27s participation on the Board efficacious. The Audit Committee, composed of Messrs. Fong, Gimbel and Hurt, met twice in 2022. The Compensation Committee, composed of Messrs. Gimbel and Hurt, met one time in 2022. |
2024-04-19 | Thomas S. T. Gimbel, age 69, is CEO of Gimbel Financial Associates, LLC, a private financial and investment consulting firm. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01