DAVID M. WATHEN - Corporate Board Profile

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2016-03-22	David M. Wathen Age: 63 Director of the Company Director Since: 2005 The members of the Audit Committee during 2015 were Thomas R. VerHage (Chairman), David M. Wathen, Jerome D. Brady and Renee J. Peterson (beginning with the October 29, 2015 meeting). The members of the Corporate Governance Committee during 2015 were David M. Wathen, David T. Brown, David A. Roberts (Chairman), and Thomas L. Young. The following table sets forth the compensation received by the Company’s non-employee directors for the year ended January 2, 2016. David M. Wathen received $60,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash and $105,000 Stock Awards totaling $165,000.
2017-03-21	David M. Wathen Director of the Company Age: 64 The members of the Audit Committee during 2016 were Thomas R. VerHage (Chairman), David M. Wathen and Renee J. Peterson. The members of the Corporate Governance Committee during 2016 (the “Governance Committee”) were David M. Wathen, David T. Brown, and David A. Roberts (Chairman). The following table sets forth the compensation received by the Company’s non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2016. David M. Wathen 175,000
2019-03-19	David M. Wathen Age: 66 Director of the Company Director Since: 2005 ... The members of the Audit Committee during 2018 were Renee J. Peterson (Chairperson), David M. Wathen and Thomas R. VerHage. ... David M. Wathen currently serves as the Company’s Lead Independent Director. ... David M. Wathen Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $95,000, Stock Awards: $110,000, Total: $205,000.
2020-03-23	The members of the Audit Committee during 2019 were Renee J. Peterson (Chairperson), David M. Wathen and Thomas R. VerHage. The following table sets forth the compensation received by the Company’s non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2019. David M. Wathen: $207,500.
2021-03-19	David M. Wathen Age: 68 Director of the Company Director Since: 2005 Principal Occupation: Retired in 2016. Formerly: President and Chief Executive Officer of TriMas Corporation, a manufacturer of engineered products, that serve a variety of industrial, commercial and consumer end markets worldwide, from 2009-2016; prior thereto, President and Chief Executive Officer, Balfour Beatty, Inc. (U.S. Operations), an engineering, construction and building management services company, from 2002-2006; prior thereto, Group Executive/Corporate Officer, Eaton Corporation, a global technology leader in diversified power management solutions, from 1997-2000. Relevant Experience: Mr. Wathen received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from Saint Francis College, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Wathen brings to the Board his experience as CEO of two companies and leadership positions in others, including over twenty years direct technical and general management experience in the same industry as the Company and direct experience managing electrical businesses serving pump OEMs and distributor channels similar to those served by the Company. His background enables him to serve as an "audit committee financial expert". His experience on the Board of the Company also helps give the Board a historical perspective in its deliberations.
2022-03-22	David M. Wathen Age: 69 Director of the Company Director Since: 2005 Principal Occupation: Retired in 2016... The members of the Audit Committee during 2021 were Renee J. Peterson (Chairperson), Alok Maskara, and David M. Wathen... The following table sets forth the compensation received by the Company’s non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2021. David M. Wathen Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 87,500 Stock Awards 130,000 Total 217,500.
2023-03-21	David M. Wathen Age: 70 Director of the Company Director Since: 2005 ... The members of the Audit Committee during 2022 were Renee J. Peterson (Chairperson), Alok Maskara, Chris Villavarayan, and David M. Wathen ... Director Compensation ... David M. Wathen Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 87,500 Stock Awards 130,000 Total 217,500
2024-03-19	David M. Wathen; Age: 71; Director of the Company; The members of the Corporate Governance Committee during 2023 were Victor D. Grizzle (Chairperson), Renee J. Peterson, Thomas R. VerHage, and David M. Wathen; Director Compensation table shows total compensation for David M. Wathen as $211,000.

TRIMAS CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2011-04-05	Mr. Wathen was appointed as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board on January 13, 2009. Mr. Wathen has extensive knowledge and experience in operational and management issues relevant to diversified manufacturing environments. He is currently a director and member of the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. From 2003 until 2007, Mr. Wathen was President and Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty, Inc. (U.S. Operations), an engineering, construction and building management services company. Prior to his Balfour Beatty appointment in 2003, he served as a Principal Member of Questor, a private equity firm from 2000 to 2002. From 1977 to 2000, Mr. Wathen held management positions with General Electric, Emerson Electric, Allied Signal and Eaton Corporation. Mr. Wathen holds a B.S.M.E. in Engineering and an M.B.A. from Purdue University and an M.S.B.A. in Business Administration from St. Francis University. Director Compensation Table shows he did not receive any compensation for his services as director.
2012-04-03	David M. Wathen. Mr. Wathen was appointed as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board on January 13, 2009. Mr. Wathen has extensive knowledge and experience in operational and management issues relevant to diversified manufacturing environments. He is currently a director and member of the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. From 2003 until 2007, Mr. Wathen was President and Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty, Inc. (U.S. Operations), an engineering, construction and building management services company. Prior to his Balfour Beatty appointment in 2003, he served as a Principal Member of Questor, a private equity firm from 2000 to 2002. From 1977 to 2000, Mr. Wathen held management positions with General Electric, Emerson Electric, Allied Signal and Eaton Corporation. Mr. Wathen holds a B.S.M.E. in Engineering and an M.B.A. from Purdue University and an M.S.B.A. in Business Administration from St. Francis University. In addition to his professional background and prior Company Board experience, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Wathen should serve as a director based on his years of operational and management experience in diversified manufacturing environments, his experience as a public-company director, his executive leadership experience, including with respect to the Company, and his subject matter expertise in the areas of engineering, production, and business development. David M. Wathen. Mr. Wathen was appointed as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board on January 13, 2009.
2014-04-02	David M. Wathen President, CEO and Director since 2009 Age 61 Mr. Wathen is currently a director and member of the audit committee and chair of the corporate governance committee of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Fiscal 2013 CEO Total Direct Compensation: Base Salary: $710,500 Short-Term Incentive: $546,400 Long-Term Incentives: $2,227,600 Discretionary Cash Bonus: $165,000 Total compensation details are in the executive compensation section but not summarized as a single total for director compensation.
2015-04-07	David M. Wathen President, CEO and Director since 2009 Age 62 ...Mr. Wathen has served as president and chief executive officer of the Company since 2009. ...Director Compensation Table Not listed as he is an employee ...2014 Summary Compensation Table Name: David M. Wathen, CEO Total ($): 3,957,700 ...Audit Committee members include Mr. Wathen ...Corporate Governance Committee members include Mr. Wathen
2016-04-06	David M. Wathen, Age 63, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Committees: N/A, 2015 Director Compensation Table: No director compensation listed for CEO.