ADOLPHUS B. BAKER - Corporate Board Profile

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-11-07	Adolphus B. Baker - President, Chief Operating Officer and Director 2001 $148,642 $140,000 None $ 33,920 $ 710 The Executive Committee of the Board consists of Messrs. Adams, Looper, Baker and Raines.
2002-09-03	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Baker is a member of the American Egg Board Executive Committee, Past Chairman of Mississippi Poultry Association, and is a past chairman of Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is a director of Trustmark National Bank of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams' son-in-law. The Executive Committee of the Board consists of Messrs. Adams, Looper, Baker and Raines. Adolphus B. Baker 6 President, Chief Operating Officer and Director 2002 Salary: $159,942 Bonus: $140,000 All Other Compensation: $710
2003-12-10	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Baker is a member of the American Egg Board Executive Committee, Past Chairman of Mississippi Poultry Association, and is a past chairman of Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams' son-in-law. The Executive Committee consists of Messrs. Adams, Looper, Baker and Raines. The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid for services rendered to the Company in all capacities during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2003. Adolphus B. Baker - President, Chief Operating Officer and Director, 2003 Salary: $164,736, Bonus: $150,000, All Other Compensation: $7,214.
2004-03-16	Adolphus B. Baker
2004-09-07	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Baker is a member of the Executive Committee of United Egg Producers and is past chairman of Mississippi Poultry Association and Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is a director of Trustmark National Bank of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams son-in-law. The Summary Compensation Table shows Adolphus B. Baker with annual compensation in 2004 of $148,096 salary, $150,000 bonus, and $607,834 other compensation.
2005-09-09	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. ... The Executive Committee of the Board presently consists of Messrs. Adams, Looper, Baker and Raines.
2006-09-05	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Baker is Chairman of United Egg Producers and is past chairman of American Egg Board, Mississippi Poultry Association and Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is a director of Trustmark National Bank of Jackson, Mississippi. The Executive Committee of the Board presently consists of Messrs. Adams, Looper, Baker and Dawson. The Summary Compensation Table shows Adolphus B. Baker received $194,267 salary, $129,000 bonus, and $16,596 other compensation in fiscal 2006.
2007-09-06	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Baker is Chairman of United Egg Producers and is past chairman of American Egg Board, Mississippi Poultry Association and Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is a director of Trustmark Corporation, Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams' son-in-law.
2008-08-28	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Mississippi Poultry Association and Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Presently Mr. Baker is a director of Trustmark Corporation, Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams' son-in-law.
2009-08-26	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, and Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams’ son-in-law.
2010-09-07	Adolphus B. Baker was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1997. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has been a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, and Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. Mr. Baker is currently a director of Mississippi Poultry Association, United Egg Producers, Eggland’s Best, Inc., and Trustmark Corporation, Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Baker is Mr. Adams' son-in-law. Mr. Baker’s total compensation for fiscal 2010 was $1,032,110.
2012-09-06	Mr. Baker was elected Chairman of the Board in July 2012. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has served as a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association. He is a director of United Egg Producers, Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is Fred R. Adams, Jr.’s (our Chairman Emeritus) son-in-law. The Executive Committee of the Board presently consists of Messrs. Baker, Dawson and Miller. The Board also has a Compensation Committee consisting of Mr. Baker, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders, and a Nominating Committee consisting of Mr. Baker, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders. Mr. Baker was designated to fill the vacancy in the Compensation Committee in July 2012.
2013-08-29	Mr. Baker was elected Chairman of the Board in July 2012. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has served as a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association. He is a director of United Egg Producers, Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is Fred R. Adams, Jr.’s (our Chairman Emeritus) son-in-law. The Executive Committee of the Board presently consists of Messrs. Baker, Dawson and Miller. The Board also has a Compensation Committee consisting of Mr. Baker (who is its chair), Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders; and a Nominating Committee in July 2012 consisting of Mr. Baker, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders. The Compensation Committee held two regular meetings and one special meeting during the last fiscal year. The Board formed a Nominating Committee in July 2012 consisting of Mr. Baker, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders. The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the above Compensation Discussion and Analysis with management of the Company and based on the review and discussions the Compensation Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that the above Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A. Adolphus B. Baker, Compensation Committee — Chairman. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE shows total compensation of $991,530 for fiscal 2013.
2014-08-29	Mr. Baker was elected Chairman of the Board in July 2012. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has served as a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association. He is a director of United Egg Producers, Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is Fred R. Adams, Jr.’s (our Chairman Emeritus) son-in-law. The Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Executive Committee memberships and chairs are listed in the Board Committees section. His total compensation for 2014 was $1,097,145 in stock awards plus $341,346 salary plus $340,000 bonus plus $27,735 deferred compensation plus $99,002 all other compensation.
2015-08-28	Mr. Baker was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, he had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He has served as a director of the Company since 1991 and is past chairman of American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association. He is a director of United Egg Producers, Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is Fred R. Adams, Jr.’s (our Chairman Emeritus) son-in-law.
2016-08-26	Mr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Mr. Baker served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. ... The Company27s non-employee directors each receive $35,000 annually as compensation for their services as a director. The fee is paid in quarterly installments, in advance. For fiscal 2016, each non-employee director received an additional $13,125 as special bonus consideration due to the record earnings of the Company. Employee directors receive no additional compensation for their services as directors of the Company. On January 15, 2016, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders, as independent directors, received grants of 1,200 restricted shares of common stock from the Company27s 2012 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such restricted grants vest 100% on the third anniversary of the date of grant.
2017-09-01	Mr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Mr. Baker served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010.
2018-06-25	Stockholders should be aware that the following directors of the Company have an interest in the Class A Common Stock Amendment as officers and employees and are not independent: Mr. Baker, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; Timothy A. Dawson, Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary; and Sherman L. Miller, President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Mr. Baker is an Immediate Family Member.
2018-08-31	Mr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He served as President until April 7, 2018. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Mr. Baker served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, Mr. Baker had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He is past chairman of the American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association. He is a director of United Egg Producers, Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is the son-in-law of Fred R. Adams, Jr., our Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Baker brings a highly informed view of Company operations to the Board’s activities. He is active in the industry and has the depth of knowledge and experience necessary to guide the Company through a continuously changing spectrum of challenges and opportunities in the egg industry. The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the above Compensation Discussion and Analysis with management of the Company and, based on the review and discussions, the Compensation Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that the above Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The members of the Compensation Committee during fiscal year 2018 were Mr. Baker, who is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders. Only Mr. Baker was an officer or employee of the Company. None of Ms. Hughes, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sanders was formerly an officer of the Company. For fiscal year 2018, the Company’s non-employee directors each received an annual fee of $45,000 as compensation for their services as a director. The fee is paid in quarterly installments, in advance. During fiscal 2018, Ms. Hughes and Messrs. Poole and Sanders each received an additional fee for special committee work and committee meetings. Employee directors receive no additional compensation for their services as directors of the Company, and the compensation of Messrs. Baker, Dawson and Miller is reflected in the Summary Compensation Table above.
2019-08-30	Mr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He served as President until April 7, 2018. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Mr. Baker served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, Mr. Baker had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He is past chairman of the American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association and a past director of United Egg Producers. He is a director of Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is the son-in-law of Fred R. Adams, Jr., our Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Baker brings a highly informed view of Company operations to the Board’s activities. He is active in the industry and has the depth of knowledge and experience necessary to guide the Company through a continuously changing spectrum of challenges and opportunities in the egg industry. The Board has five standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, an Executive Committee, a Long-Term Incentive Plan Committee, and a Nominating Committee. Mr. Baker is Chair of the Audit and Compensation Committees and Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Summary Compensation Table shows his total compensation as $1,290,084.
2020-08-31	Mr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He served as President until April 7, 2018. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Mr. Baker served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He was serving as Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Company when elected President. Previously, Mr. Baker had served as Assistant to the President since 1987 and has been employed by the Company since 1986. He is past chairman of the American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and Mississippi Poultry Association and a past director of United Egg Producers. He is a director of Eggland’s Best, Inc., Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He is also a member of the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. Mr. Baker is the son-in-law of Fred R. Adams, Jr., our late founder.
2021-08-17	Mr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He served as President until April 7, 2018. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2012 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Mr. Baker served as Chief Operating Officer until he was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2010.
2022-08-18	Adolphus B. Baker serves as Company Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). He was elected as chairman of the board in 2012 and CEO in 2010. Previously, Mr. Baker served as Company President from 2010 to 2018 and as Chief Operations Officer from 1997 to 2010. Mr. Baker served as Company Vice President and Director of Marketing from 1987 to 2010 after earning his promotion from his prior position as Company Assistant to the President in 1987. Mr. Baker joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1986.
2023-08-22	Adolphus B. Baker serves as Company Chairman of the Board. He was elected as chairman of the board in 2012. Previously, Mr. Baker served as Company Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to September 30, 2022, President from 2010 to 2018, and as Chief Operations Officer from 1997 to 2010. Mr. Baker served as Company Vice President and Director of Marketing from 1987 to 2010 after earning his promotion from his prior position as Company Assistant to the President in 1987. Mr. Baker joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1986. Mr. Baker is Chairman of the Board, a director and a director nominee. The 540,159 shares of common stock includes (i) 230,570 shares of common stock, owned by Mr. Baker’s spouse separately as to which Mr. Baker disclaims beneficial ownership, (ii) 5,426 shares of common stock accumulated under his spouse’s KSOP account as to which Mr. Baker disclaims beneficial ownership, (iii) 147,216 shares of common stock accumulated under Mr. Baker’s KSOP account, and (iv) 17,186 shares of unvested restricted common stock. The 1,312,808 shares of Class A common stock are held by Daughters’ LLC. Mr. Baker’s aggregate percentage of total voting power is 53.8%. Mr. Baker is Chairman of the Board, a director and a director nominee. The 540,159 shares of common stock includes (i) 230,570 shares of common stock, owned by Mr. Baker’s spouse separately as to which Mr. Baker disclaims beneficial ownership, (ii) 5,426 shares of common stock accumulated under his spouse’s KSOP account as to which Mr. Baker disclaims beneficial ownership, (iii) 147,216 shares of common stock accumulated under Mr. Baker’s KSOP account, and (iv) 17,186 shares of unvested restricted common stock. The 1,312,808 shares of Class A common stock are held by Daughters’ LLC. Mr. Baker’s aggregate percentage of total voting power is 53.8%. For fiscal year 2023, the Company’s non-employee directors each received an annual fee of $45,000 as compensation for their services as a director. The fee is paid in quarterly installments following the end of each quarter and in advance of the next quarterly board meeting. During fiscal year 2023, Mses. Hughes and Young and Messrs. Poole and Sanders each received an additional fee for special committee work and committee meetings. In addition, each non-employee director receives an annual equity award with a target grant date value of approximately $100,000. On January 13, 2023, Mses. Hughes and Young and Messrs. Poole and Sanders, as independent directors, each received grants of 1,898 RSAs under the 2012 Plan. Such RSAs vest 100% on the third anniversary of the date of grant. Mercer also periodically reviews and benchmarks the Company’s director compensation program, and the most recent such review was completed in July 2022. See “Compensation Discussion & Analysis – Compensation Advisors” for more information regarding Mercer. Employee directors receive no additional compensation for their services as directors of the Company, and the compensation of Messrs. Baker, Bowman and Miller is reflected in the Summary Compensation Table above.
2024-08-22	Mr. Baker has guided Cal-Maine Foods’ emergence as the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs and egg products in the United States.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2013-03-25	Adolphus B. Baker, 56 Director of Trustmark since 2007 Trustmark Corporation Committees: Human Resources Director Compensation for 2012 Adolphus B. Baker Total: $144,726
2014-03-17	Adolphus B. Baker, 57 Director of Trustmark since 2007 Trustmark Corporation Committees: Human Resources ... Director Compensation for 2013 The following table provides director compensation information for the year ended December 31, 2013: Adolphus B. Baker Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $32,992 Stock Awards: $35,097 All Other Compensation: $3,822 Total: $71,911
2015-03-16	Adolphus B. Baker, 58, Director of Trustmark since 2007, Committees: Enterprise Risk, Human Resources. Director Compensation for 2014: $204,128.
2016-03-14	Adolphus B. Baker, 59, Director of Trustmark since 2007, Committees: Enterprise Risk, Human Resources. Compensation for 2015: $91,281.
2017-03-13	Adolphus B. Baker, 60, Director of Trustmark since 2007, Committees: Executive, Human Resources, Nominating. Total compensation for 2016: $135,020.
2018-03-12	Adolphus B. Baker, 61, Director of Trustmark since 2007, Committees: Executive, Human Resources, Nominating. Director Compensation for 2017: $185,995.
2019-03-11	Adolphus B. Baker, 62, Director of Trustmark since 2007, Committees: Executive, Human Resources (Chair), Nominating. Director Compensation for 2018: $115,097.
2020-03-16	Adolphus B. Baker, 63, Director of Trustmark since 2007 (Independent Director). Committees: Executive, Human Resources (Chair), Nominating. Director Compensation for 2019: $274,729.
2021-03-15	Adolphus B. Baker, 64 Director of Trustmark since 2007 (Independent Director) Trustmark Corporation Committees: Executive, Human Resources (Chair), Nominating
2022-03-14	Adolphus B. Baker, 65, Director of Trustmark since 2007 (Independent Director) Committees: Executive, Human Resources (Chair), Nominating. Director Compensation for 2021: $124,031.
2023-03-15	Adolphus B. Baker, 66 Director of Trustmark since 2007 (Independent Director) Trustmark Corporation Committees: Human Resources (Chair), Nominating & Governance ... Director Compensation for 2022: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $65,000, Stock Awards $52,969, All Other Compensation $1,279, Total $119,248.
2024-03-13	Adolphus B. Baker, 67 Director of Trustmark since 2007 (Independent Director) Trustmark Corporation Committees: Human Resources (Chair), Nominating & Governance ... Director Compensation for 2023: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $67,500, Stock Awards $53,499, All Other Compensation $2,026, Total $123,025.
2025-03-12	Adolphus B. Baker, 68 Director of Trustmark since 2007 (Independent Director) Trustmark Corporation Committees: Human Resources (Chair) Nominating & Governance

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