Corporate Board Profile
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| 2011-04-27 | Donald A. Washburn, a private investor for over five years, currently serves as a director on the boards of the following publicly traded companies: (i) LaSalle Hotel Properties, a real estate investment trust; (ii) The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., a manufacturer and lessor of rail cars and barges; and (iii) Key Technology, Inc., which designs and manufactures process automation systems for the food processing and industrial markets. He also serves on private company boards. He also is a retired Executive Vice President of Northwest Airlines, Inc. and was the Chairman and President-Northwest Cargo, Inc. Prior to joining Northwest Airlines, Inc., Mr. Washburn was a corporate Senior Vice President of Marriott Corporation, most recently Executive Vice President and general manager of its Courtyard Hotel division. Mr. Washburn is Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors. Director compensation: Donald A. Washburn Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $111,500 Stock Awards $125,023 Total $236,523. |
| 2012-04-27 | Donald A. Washburn, a private investor for over five years, currently serves as a director on the boards of several publicly traded companies. He is a retired Executive Vice President of Northwest Airlines, Inc. and was the Chairman and President-Northwest Cargo, Inc. Mr. Washburn is our Lead Director and Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors. During 2011, he received fees earned or paid in cash of $117,333 and stock awards valued at $125,000, with total compensation of $242,333. |
| 2013-04-26 | Donald A. Washburn, a private investor for over five years, currently serves as a director on the boards of the following publicly traded companies: (i) LaSalle Hotel Properties, a real estate investment trust; (ii) The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., a manufacturer and lessor of rail cars and barges; and (iii) Key Technology, Inc., which designs and manufactures process automation systems for the food processing and industrial markets. He also serves on multiple private company boards. He also is a retired Executive Vice President of Northwest Airlines, Inc. and was the Chairman and President-Northwest Cargo, Inc. Prior to joining Northwest Airlines, Inc., Mr. Washburn was a corporate Senior Vice President of Marriott Corporation, most recently Executive Vice President and general manager of its Courtyard Hotel division. Mr. Washburn is our Lead Director and Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors. Director Qualifications: Extensive Knowledge of the Company’s Business—Mr. Washburn has been a member of our Board of Directors for over nine years. Public Company Board Experience—Mr. Washburn has outside board experience for over ten years on multiple public company boards of directors. Relevant Executive/Leadership Experience—Mr. Washburn has extensive senior executive experience where he was responsible for developing and managing complex, worldwide business enterprises. Financial Literacy and Extensive Governance Experience—Mr. Washburn is an investor and retired top executive with experience (i) developing and monitoring corporate financial strategies, (ii) analyzing investment proposals and strategies and (iii) evaluating, planning and overseeing financial transactions and establishing and monitoring financial controls. His financial experience spans 30 years as a senior executive, investor and member of the boards of directors of large and small public and private corporations. |
| 2014-04-30 | Mr. Washburn was appointed Non-Executive Co-Chairman of our Board of Directors in February 2014. He is also Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors. The following table shows the value of all cash and equity-based compensation paid to the members of our Board of Directors during the year ended December 31, 2013. Donald A. Washburn: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $153,000, Stock Awards $125,003, Total $278,003. |
| 2015-04-30 | Donald A. Washburn has served as the non-executive Chairman of our Board since August 31, 2014. During 2014, in addition to the other fees mentioned, the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee received an annual retainer of $10,000, paid monthly. The following table shows the value of all cash and equity-based compensation paid to the members of our Board of Directors during the year ended December 31, 2014. Donald A. Washburn: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): $163,417, Stock Awards($): $200,728, Total: $364,145. |
| 2017-04-25 | Mr. Washburn has served as the Non-Executive Chairman of our Board of Directors since August 31, 2014 and serves as Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. |
| 2018-04-25 | Mr. Washburn has served as the Non-Executive Chairman of our Board of Directors since August 31, 2014. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Jake L. Netterville (Chairman) and Messrs. Lechleiter, Washburn and Zilkha. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Nathaniel M. Zilkha (Chairman), Ms. Klapstein and Messrs. Netterville and Washburn. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Richard A. Lechleiter (Chairman) and each of our other independent directors including Mr. Washburn. During 2017, Mr. Washburn received a $100,000 annual retainer as Non-Executive Chairman, plus other fees and an equity grant valued at $150,000. Donald A. Washburn total compensation was $368,699. |
| 2019-04-26 | Donald A. Washburn served as Non-Executive Chairman... member of Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees... received $209,000 fees and $150,046 stock awards totaling $359,046. |
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| 2015-11-18 | Donald A. Washburn, Director. Mr. Washburn has served as a member of the Board since August 2004. ... Messrs. Jack, McDougall and Washburn are members of each of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board of Directors. ... Mr. Washburn is the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. ... The following table summarizes the compensation of the members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015. Donald A. Washburn Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 95,000; Stock Awards ($) 125,041; All Other Compensation ($) 1,565; Total ($) 221,606. |
| 2016-11-14 | Donald A. Washburn, Director. Mr. Washburn has served as a member of the Board since August 2004. Mr. Washburn is a private investor. Mr. Washburn served as Executive Vice President of Operations of Northwest Airlines, Inc., an international airline, from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Washburn also served as Chairman and President of Northwest Cargo from 1997 to 1998. Prior to becoming Executive Vice President, he served as Senior Vice President for Northwest Airlines, Inc. from 1990 to 1995. Mr. Washburn served in several positions from 1980 to 1990 for Marriott Corporation, an international hospitality company, most recently as Executive Vice President. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Amedisys, Inc., and serves as a trustee of LaSalle Hotel Properties and a director of Key Technology, Inc., as well as privately held companies and non-profit corporations. Mr. Washburn received his BBA, cum laude, from Loyola University of Chicago, an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He has continued his professional education in business and law attending Harvard Business School, Stanford Law School, Kellogg School of Management, Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania and industry seminars, including the Boardroom Summit and Stanford Director’s College. Mr. Washburn brings executive management and operational expertise to the Board. The Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for Mr. Washburn to continue to serve as a director of the Company. The following table summarizes the compensation of the members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. Donald A. Washburn Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $105,000; Stock Awards: $125,031; Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings: $2,898; All Other Compensation: $232,929; Total: $465,858. |
| 2017-11-14 | Donald A. Washburn, Director. Mr. Washburn has served as a member of the Board since August 2004. Mr. Washburn is a private investor. Mr. Washburn served as Executive Vice President of Operations of Northwest Airlines, Inc., an international airline, from 1995 to 1998. |
| 2018-11-14 | Donald A. Washburn AGE: 74 POSITION: Director DIRECTOR SINCE: 2004 CURRENT TERM EXPIRATION: 2019 Mr. Washburn has served as a member of the Board since 2004. Mr. Washburn is a private investor. All annual retainer fees are paid quarterly. The following table summarizes the compensation of the non-employee Board members for fiscal year 2018. Donald A. Washburn Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($): 108,750 Stock Awards ($): 145,027 All Other Compensation ($): 2,771 Total: 256,548 |
| 2019-11-12 | Donald A. Washburn Director Age: 75 Director since 2004 Committees: A, C, G 2019 Director Compensation: $253,328 |
| 2020-10-23 | Donald A. Washburn AGE: 76 POSITION: Director. ... The following table summarizes the compensation of the non-employee Board members for fiscal 2020. ... Donald A. Washburn Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 103,000 Stock Awards 134,765 All Other Compensation 4,739 Total 242,504. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03