DOUGLAS M. PITT - Corporate Board Profile

GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2015-04-01	Douglas M. Pitt, age 48, was first appointed a Director of Bancorp and Great Southern in January 2015. Mr. Pitt has been a technology entrepreneur for decades, merging his computer networking firm with TSI Global, LLC ("TSI") in 2013. His former company, ServiceWorld Computer Center, was a past recipient of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award and was also recognized as the Springfield Business Journal's Philanthropic Business of the Year. Mr. Pitt is currently employed by TSI as General Manager of the Springfield office of TSI. Mr. Pitt is a well-known philanthropist and civic leader, both locally and internationally. He currently serves as a board member of WorldServe International, which operates one of the largest water drilling companies in East Africa. Locally, he founded Care To Learn, a non-profit organization with a mission to fund child health, hunger and hygiene needs. Mr. Pitt is also past Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pitt's experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, as well as his significant community involvement, provide knowledge and leadership that are valuable to the Board. Directors of Bancorp receive a monthly fee of $1,000, which is the only compensation paid to directors by Bancorp, except for stock options which may be granted in the discretion of the Board of Directors. Directors of Great Southern receive a monthly fee of $2,000. The directors of Bancorp and the directors of Great Southern are the same individuals. Ms. Brown, who serves on Great Southern's Compliance Committee, receives a fee of $300 for each meeting of that committee that she attends. The directors of Bancorp and its subsidiaries serving on the Audit Committee are paid a fee of $300 per meeting attended, except for the Chairman of the Audit Committee who is paid a fee of $350 per meeting attended. The directors of Bancorp and its subsidiaries are not reimbursed for their costs incurred in attending Board and committee meetings. The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director, who is not also a named executive officer, who served on Bancorp's Board of Directors in 2014. As indicated above, Mr. Pitt was appointed as a director in January 2015. Compensation paid to Messrs. W. and J. Turner for their service as directors is reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under the "Salary" Column.
2016-03-22	Douglas M. Pitt, age 49, was first appointed a Director of Bancorp and Great Southern in January 2015... Mr. Pitt is currently employed by TSI as General Manager of the Springfield office of TSI... The Audit Committee in 2015 was comprised of Directors Frazier (Chairman), Barclay, Carlson, Pitt and Steinert... The Compensation Committee in 2015 was comprised of Directors Barclay (Chairman), Carlson, Frazier, Pitt and Steinert... The Nominating Committee in 2015 was comprised of Directors Barclay (Chairman), Carlson, Frazier, Haden, Pitt and Steinert... The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director... Douglas M. Pitt $33,300.
2017-03-27	Douglas M. Pitt, age 50, was first appointed a Director of Bancorp and Great Southern in January 2015. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Stock Option Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The current members of the Nominating Committee are Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... Douglas M. Pitt ... Total ($) 56,980
2019-03-29	Douglas M. Pitt, age 52, was first appointed a Director of Bancorp and Great Southern in January 2015... Mr. Pitt is a technology entrepreneur... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert... The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert... The Stock Option Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Frazier, Hart and Pitt... The current members of the Nominating Committee are Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert... Douglas M. Pitt 2018 Total Compensation: $65,340.
2020-03-27	Douglas M. Pitt, age 53, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2015. Mr. Pitt has been a technology entrepreneur for decades, currently as the owner of Pitt Technology Group, LLC. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The current members of the Nominating Committee are Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director ... Douglas M. Pitt $77,880
2021-04-01	Douglas M. Pitt, age 54, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2015. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Stock Option Committee is currently comprised of Directors Ausburn, Frazier, Hart and Pitt. ... The current members of the Nominating Committee are Directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director, who is not also a named executive officer, who served on Bancorp’s Board of Directors in 2020. ... Douglas M. Pitt $69,800.
2022-03-31	Douglas M. Pitt, age 55, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2015. Mr. Pitt has been a technology entrepreneur for decades, currently as the owner of Pitt Technology Group, LLC. His former company, ServiceWorld Computer Center, was a past recipient of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award and was also recognized as the Springfield Business Journal’s Philanthropic Business of the Year. Mr. Pitt is also the owner of Pitt Development Group, LLC, a medical office specialty real estate development company. Mr. Pitt is a well-known philanthropist and civic leader, both locally and internationally. He currently serves as a board member of WorldServe International, which operates one of the largest water drilling companies in East Africa. Locally, he founded Care to Learn, a non-profit organization with a mission to fund child health, hunger and hygiene needs. Mr. Pitt is also past Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pitt’s experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, particularly in the information technology and real estate industries, as well as his significant community involvement, provide knowledge and leadership that are valuable to the Board. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. Each member of the Audit Committee is “independent,” as independence for audit committee members is defined in the Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Board of Directors of Bancorp has determined that Mr. Steinert is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in the SEC’s rules. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. The Compensation Committee consists solely of independent directors. The current members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee (known as the Nominating Committee prior to January 19, 2022) are directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. This committee consists solely of independent directors. The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director, who is not also a named executive officer, who served on Bancorp’s Board of Directors in 2021. Compensation paid to Messrs. W. and J. Turner for their service as directors is reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under the “Salary” Column. Mr. Pitt received $55,200 in fees earned or paid in cash and $23,120 in option awards, totaling $78,320 in 2021.
2023-03-31	Douglas M. Pitt, age 56, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2015. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Carlson, Edwards, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Carlson, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The current members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee are directors Ausburn, Carlson, Edwards, Frazier, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... Douglas M. Pitt $82,460
2024-03-28	Douglas M. Pitt, age 57, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2015. ... The Audit Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Counts, Carlson, Edwards, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Carlson, Counts, Edwards, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The current members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee are directors Ausburn, Carlson, Counts, Edwards, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. ... The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director, who is not also a named executive officer, who served on Bancorp’s Board of Directors in 2023. ... Douglas M. Pitt $78,660.
2025-03-27	Douglas M. Pitt, age 58, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2015. Mr. Pitt has been a technology entrepreneur for decades, currently as the owner of Pitt Technology Group, LLC. His former company, ServiceWorld Computer Center, was a past recipient of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award and was recognized as the Springfield Business Journal’s Philanthropic Business of the Year. Mr. Pitt is also the owner of Pitt Development Group, LLC, a medical office specialty real estate development company. Mr. Pitt is a well-known philanthropist and civic leader, both locally and internationally. He currently serves as a board member of WorldServe International, which operates one of the largest water drilling companies in East Africa. Locally, he founded Care to Learn, a non-profit organization with a mission to fund child health, hunger and hygiene needs. Mr. Pitt is also past Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pitt’s experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, particularly in the information technology and real estate industries, as well as his significant community involvement, provide knowledge and leadership that are valuable to the Board. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Counts, Carlson, Edwards, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. Each member of the Audit Committee is “independent,” as independence for audit committee members is defined in the Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Board of Directors of Bancorp has determined that Mr. Steinert is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in the SEC’s rules. The Audit Committee held nine meetings during fiscal 2024. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of directors Ausburn, Carlson, Counts, Edwards, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. The Compensation Committee consists solely of independent directors. The current members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee are directors Ausburn, Carlson, Counts, Edwards, Hart, Pitt and Steinert. This committee consists solely of independent directors. In 2024, members of the Audit Committee received a fee of $400 per committee meeting attended ($450 for the Audit Committee chair). The directors of the Company and its subsidiaries are not reimbursed for costs incurred in attending board and committee meetings. The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by or awarded to each director, who is not also a named executive officer, who served on Bancorp’s Board of Directors in 2024. Douglas M. Pitt: $58,600 fees earned or paid in cash, $30,087 option awards, total $88,687.