ULYSSES L. BRIDGEMAN, JR. - Corporate Board Profile

Churchill Downs Inc

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2014-03-24	Mr. Bridgeman was appointed to the Board of Directors on September 14, 2012. ... In 2013, we provided the following annual compensation to our non-employee directors: Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. 86,578.
2015-03-23	Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. 61 Director since 2012 Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and President of Manna, Inc.... In 2014, we provided the following annual compensation to our non-employee directors: Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. 140,500
2016-03-29	Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. 62 Director since 2012 Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and President of Manna, Inc. and ERJ Inc. which currently oversee the administration and operation of 124 Chili's Restaurants in ten states, and 235 Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger Restaurants in seven states. The restaurants presently employ approximately 20,000 employees. According to the Restaurant Finance Monitor, Mr. Bridgeman is the second largest restaurant franchisee in the United States. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisville in 1975. From 1975-1983 and from 1986-1987, Mr. Bridgeman played professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks. During the interim of 1983-1986, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. During his professional basketball career, Mr. Bridgeman worked as a Sales and Public Relations Representative for Howard Johnson in Milwaukee. His experience also includes holding a position as an analyst with Towers, Perrin, Foster & Crosby Insurance Consultants in Milwaukee. Mr. Bridgeman's leadership skills have been further developed through his eleven years with the NBA Players Association. As a Player Representative, he acted as a liaison between the players and management. He was directly involved in arbitration proceedings and also assisted with the implementation of special programs such as Career Alternatives, Fitness and Wellness and Financial Planning. During his time with the Players Association, he held the title of Treasurer for three years and President for four years. Mr. Bridgeman's experience in leading a large and diverse workforce, along with his entrepreneurial vision and director experience make him an excellent member of the Company's Board. Mr. Bridgeman is also actively involved in the Louisville community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Fifth Third Bank; the West End School; the PGA Foundation Board; the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; and most recently joined the Meijer Board. He served as Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees University of Louisville and is a past member of the Board of the Louisville Free Public Library. In 2015, directors received an annual retainer fee of $50,000; directors who served as committee chairmen of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee received an additional $10,000 and $7,500 for a total annual retainer fee of $60,000 and $57,500, respectively; the director who served as committee chairman of the Audit Committee received an additional retainer fee of $15,000 for a total annual retainer fee of $65,000; and the director who served as the lead independent director received an additional retainer fee of $25,000 for a total annual retainer fee of $75,000. Directors were paid $2,000 for each meeting of the Board of Directors and $1,500 for each committee meeting they attended, either in person or by teleconference, and for each special ad hoc meeting in which they participated. Finally, each director received a grant of restricted share units, with an aggregate grant date fair value of $75,000. Directors who did not reside in Louisville may request reimbursement for their travel expenses. Only non-employee directors receive this compensation. In 2015, we provided the following annual compensation to our non-employee directors: Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. 65,000 75,000 140,000
2018-03-15	Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. is the owner and chief executive officer of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC (Heartland), which owns and operates a Coca-Cola production/manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas and seventeen Coca-Cola distribution facilities across various Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Prior to his February 2017 acquisition of Heartland, Mr. Bridgeman was the owner and chief executive officer of various companies operating over 450 restaurants in 20 states, including 263 Wendys restaurants and 123 Chilis restaurants. From 1975 to 1983, and from 1986 to 1987, Mr. Bridgeman played professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks, and from 1983 to 1986, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Mr. Bridgeman currently serves on the Board of Directors of Meijer, Inc., the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the James Graham Brown Foundation, Simmons College and the West End School. He served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville.
2019-03-13	Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and chief executive officer of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC ("Heartland"), which owns and operates a Coca-Cola production/manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas and seventeen Coca-Cola distribution facilities across various Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. ... In 2018, we provided the following compensation to our non-employee directors. Mr. Bridgeman ... Total $228,000.
2020-03-10	Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and chief executive officer of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC ("Heartland"), which owns and operates a Coca-Cola production and manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas and seventeen Coca-Cola distribution facilities across various Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Prior to his February 2017 acquisition of Heartland, Mr. Bridgeman was the owner and chief executive officer of various companies operating over 450 restaurants in 20 states, including 263 Wendy's restaurants and 123 Chili's restaurants. From 1975 to 1983, and from 1986 to 1987, Mr. Bridgeman played professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks, and from 1983 to 1986, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Mr. Bridgeman currently serves on the Board of Directors of Meijer, Inc., the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Simmons College and the West End School. He is a former Director of the James Graham Brown Foundation and served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville. Mr. Bridgeman's current role as a CEO and extensive leadership experience make him ideally qualified as a member of the Board. In 2019, we provided the following compensation to our non-employee directors. Mr. Carstanjen, our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), is not separately compensated for his service on our Board. Please see the 2019 Summary Compensation Table for a summary of the compensation paid to our CEO with respect to 2019. Mr. Bridgeman received $118,250 in fees earned or paid in cash and $155,000 in stock awards, totaling $273,250.
2021-03-11	Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and chief executive officer of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC (Heartland), which owns and operates a Coca-Cola production and manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas and seventeen Coca-Cola distribution facilities across various Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Prior to his February 2017 acquisition of Heartland, Mr. Bridgeman was the owner and chief executive officer of various companies operating over 450 restaurants in 20 states, including 263 Wendys restaurants and 123 Chilis restaurants. From 1975 to 1983, and from 1986 to 1987, Mr. Bridgeman played professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks, and from 1983 to 1986, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Mr. Bridgeman currently serves on the Board of Directors of Meijer, Inc., the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Simmons College, the West End School, and Central Bank and Trust Company as a member of the Audit Committee. He is a former Director of the James Graham Brown Foundation and served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville. Mr. Bridgemans current role as a CEO and extensive leadership experience make him ideally qualified as a member of the Board.
2022-03-17	Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. Age: 68 Director since 2012...Mr. Bridgeman's current role as a CEO and extensive leadership experience make him ideally qualified as a member of the Board...In 2021, we provided the following compensation to our non-employee directors...Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. Fees earned or paid in cash ($) 132,000 Stock Awards ($) 155,000 Total ($) 287,000
2023-03-16	Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and chief executive officer of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC (“Heartland”), which owns and operates a Coca-Cola production and manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas and seventeen Coca-Cola distribution facilities across various Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Prior to his February 2017 acquisition of Heartland, Mr. Bridgeman was the owner and chief executive officer of various companies operating over 450 restaurants in 20 states, including 263 Wendy’s restaurants and 123 Chili’s restaurants. From 1975 to 1983, and from 1986 to 1987, Mr. Bridgeman played professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks, and from 1983 to 1986, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Mr. Bridgeman recently acquired Ebony magazine, and currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Meijer, Inc., Central Bank & Trust Company, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Simmons College of Kentucky, and the West End School. He is a former Director of the James Graham Brown Foundation and served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville. Mr. Bridgeman’s current role as a CEO and extensive leadership experience make him ideally qualified as a member of the Board. In 2022, Mr. Bridgeman received $128,000 in fees earned or paid in cash and $155,000 in stock awards, totaling $283,000.
2024-03-14	Mr. Bridgeman is the owner and chief executive officer of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC (Heartland), which owns and operates a Coca-Cola production and manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas and seventeen Coca-Cola distribution facilities across various Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Prior to his February 2017 acquisition of Heartland, Mr. Bridgeman was the owner and chief executive officer of various companies operating over 450 restaurants in 20 states, including 263 Wendy’s restaurants and 123 Chili’s restaurants. From 1975 to 1983, and from 1986 to 1987, Mr. Bridgeman played professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks, and from 1983 to 1986, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Mr. Bridgeman recently acquired Ebony magazine, and currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Meijer, Inc., Central Bank & Trust Company, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and the West End School. He is a former Director of the James Graham Brown Foundation and served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville. Mr. Bridgeman’s current role as a CEO and extensive leadership experience make him ideally qualified as a member of the Board. Mr. Bridgeman has extensive entrepreneurial and leadership experience, including starting and growing his own companies and serving as chief executive officer of multiple companies. Mr. Bridgeman also has years of sports, consumer, sales, acquisition, and international experience. Age: 70. Gender: male. Committees: Board of Directors, Executive Committee. Total annual compensation: $263,750.