EDWARD G. ATSINGER III - Corporate Board Profile

SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-04-27	Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Salem since its inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and is a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters. Officers of Salem who also serve as directors do not receive compensation for their services as directors other than the compensation they receive as officers of Salem. The Chief Executive Officer's base salary in 2000 was $600,000. The Chief Executive Officer agreed to a reduction in salary for 2000 in the amount of $100,000; as such, the actual 2000 salary paid to the Chief Executive Officer was $500,000.
2002-05-01	Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Salem since its inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and is a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters. Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson. Directors of Salem who are not also officers or employees of Salem received $2,500 for attending each regular or special meeting of the board of directors for the first half of 2001 and $3,750 for attending each regular or special meeting of the board of directors in the second half of 2001 and $500 for attending each regular or special meeting of any committee established by the board of directors. On July 1, 2001, Mr. Atsinger received a signing bonus of $300,000. See Employment Agreements below for further information.
2003-04-29	Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Salem since its inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and is a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters. Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson.
2004-04-23	Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Salem and a director of each of Salem's subsidiaries since their inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2005-04-18	Edward G. Atsinger III Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Salem since 1986 and a director of each of Salems subsidiaries since their inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2006-04-24	Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Salem and a director of each of Salem's subsidiaries since their inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2007-04-27	Mr. Atsinger has been President, Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Companys subsidiaries since their inception. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2008-04-25	Edward G. Atsinger III Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Companys subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2009-04-24	Edward G. Atsinger III Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Companys subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2010-04-23	Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Companys subsidiaries since their inception. ... Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson. ... As co-founder of the Company, Mr. Atsinger provides the board with extensive and valuable radio and senior executive leadership experience and insight into the background and vision of the Company. ... Compensation for Messrs. Epperson and Atsinger is summarized in the Summary Compensation Table appearing in this Prospectus under the heading EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. ... The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to or earned by the Named Executive Officers for the Companys fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008: ... Edward G. Atsinger III Salary ($) 779,000 Bonus ($) 0 Option Awards ($) 83,000 Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) 0 All Other Compensation ($) 102,518 Total ($) 964,518 ... Company directors who are also employees of the Company (Stuart W. Epperson, Chairman of the Board, and Edward G. Atsinger III, CEO) are not additionally compensated for their services as directors.
2011-04-29	Edward G. Atsinger III Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Company’s subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters for a number of years; he was re-elected to a three-year term on that board in February 2010. He has also been a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board since 2008. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California since 1999. Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson. As co-founder of the Company, Mr. Atsinger provides the board with extensive and valuable radio and senior executive leadership experience, business development experience and insight into the background and vision of the Company. His longstanding association with and service on many broadcasting-related boards of directors over the years also provides valuable radio and new media experience as well as an understanding of the broader needs and challenges facing our industry.
2012-04-27	Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Company’s subsidiaries since their inception. Compensation for Mr. Atsinger is summarized in the “Summary Compensation Table” appearing in this Proxy Statement under the heading “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.” Total compensation for 2011 was $1,481,649.
2013-04-08	Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Company 27s subsidiaries since their inception. Compensation for Mr. Atsinger is summarized in the 3ummary Compensation Table 4 appearing in this Proxy Statement under the heading EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to or earned by the Named Executive Officers for the Company 27s fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011: Edward G. Atsinger III 2012 Total $1,297,123.
2014-04-07	Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a director of each of the Company9s subsidiaries since their inception. Company Directors who are also employees of the Company (Edward G. Atsinger III, CEO) are not additionally compensated for their services as Directors. Compensation for Mr. Atsinger is summarized in the Summary Compensation Table appearing in this Proxy Statement under the heading EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
2015-04-07	Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a director of the Company and a Director of each of the Company’s subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969.
2016-04-08	Edward G. Atsinger III, 76, Chief Executive Officer and Director, co-founder of the Company. Compensation summarized in the Summary Compensation Table: Total $1,422,075 in 2015.
2017-03-30	Edward G. Atsinger III 77 1986 Chief Executive Officer and Director ...Mr. Atsinger has been Chief Executive Officer, a Director of the Company and a Director of each of the Company’s subsidiaries since their inception...Compensation for Mr. Atsinger is summarized in the “Summary Compensation Table” appearing in this Proxy Statement under the heading “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.”...The table below summarizes the total compensation of the NEOs for the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2016...Edward G. Atsinger III Chief Executive Officer 2016 Salary ($) 977,423 Bonus (1) ($) — Option Awards (2) ($) 198,750 All Other Compensation (3)(4) ($) 125,117 Total (5) ($) 1,301,290
2018-03-29	Mr. Atsinger has been our Chief Executive Officer, a Director and a director of each of our subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and currently serves as a Partner of Salem Broadcasting Company, Sonsinger Properties, Sonsinger Broadcasting Company of Houston, L.P.; as a member of East Bay Broadcasting, LLC, Atsinger Aviation, LLC, Sun Air Jets, LLC, Allyson Aviation, LLC, Greenbelt Property Management; and as President of Sonsinger Management, Inc. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters for a number of years and was re-elected to a three (3) year term on that board in February 2016. He was also a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board from 2008 through 2014. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the Board of Directors of Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California since 1999. Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson. Additionally, Mr. Atsinger is the father of Edward C. Atsinger (Director) and uncle of Stuart W. Epperson Jr. (Director).
2019-03-29	Mr. Atsinger has been our Chief Executive Officer, a Director and a director of each of our subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and currently serves as a Partner of Salem Broadcasting Company, Sonsinger Properties, Sonsinger Broadcasting Company of Houston, L.P.; as a member of East Bay Broadcasting, LLC, Atsinger Aviation, LLC, Sun Air Jets, LLC, Allyson Aviation, LLC, Greenbelt Property Management; and as President of Sonsinger Management, Inc. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters for a number of years and was re-elected to a three (3) year term on that board in February 2016. He was also a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Radio board of directors from 2008 through 2014. In October 2018, Mr. Atsinger was elected Chairman of the Radio Music License Committee. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California since 1999. Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson. Additionally, Mr. Atsinger is the father of Edward C. Atsinger (Director) and uncle of Stuart W. Epperson Jr. (Director).
2020-03-27	Mr. Atsinger has been our Chief Executive Officer, a Director and a director of each of our subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and currently serves as a Partner of Salem Broadcasting Company, Sonsinger Properties, and Sonsinger Broadcasting Company of Houston, L.P.; as the manager/member of Atsinger Aviation, LLC, Sun Air Jets, LLC, Allyson Aviation, LLC, and Greenbelt Property Management; and as President of Sonsinger Management, Inc. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters for a number of years and was re-elected to a three (3) year term on that board in February 2019. He was also a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Radio board of directors from 2008 through 2014. In October 2018, Mr. Atsinger was elected Chairman of the Radio Music License Committee. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California since 1999. Mr. Atsinger is the brother-in-law of Mr. Epperson. Additionally, Mr. Atsinger is the father of Edward C. Atsinger (Former Director) and uncle of Stuart W. Epperson Jr. (Former Director). As one of our co-founders, Mr. Atsinger provides the Board with extensive and valuable radio and senior executive leadership experience, business development experience and insight into our background and vision. His longstanding association with and service on many broadcasting-related boards of directors over the years also provides valuable radio and new media experience as well as an understanding of the broader needs and challenges facing our industry.
2021-03-25	Mr. Atsinger has been our Chief Executive Officer, a Director and a director of each of our subsidiaries since their inception. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. He has been engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations since 1969 and currently serves as a Partner of Salem Broadcasting Company, Sonsinger Properties, and Sonsinger Broadcasting Company of Houston, L.P.; as the manager/member of Atsinger Aviation, LLC, Sun Air Jets, LLC, Allyson Aviation, LLC, and Greenbelt Property Management; and as President of Sonsinger Management, Inc. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters for a number of years and was re-elected to a three (3) year term on that board in February 2019. He was also a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Radio board of directors from 2008 through 2014. In October 2018, Mr. Atsinger was elected Chairman of the Radio Music License Committee. Mr. Atsinger has been a member of the board of directors of Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California since 1999.
2022-03-23	Mr. Atsinger is currently our Executive Chairman of the Board and a director of each of our subsidiaries since their inception. He was previously our Chief Executive Officer and a Director. He was President of Salem from its inception through June 2007. ... Directors who are also employees (Edward G. Atsinger III, Executive Chairman of the Board) are not additionally compensated for their services as Directors. Compensation for Mr. Atsinger is summarized in the Summary Compensation Table appearing in this Proxy Statement under the heading EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
2023-04-03	Edward G. Atsinger III Mr. Atsinger is currently our Executive Chairman of the Board and a director of each of our subsidiaries since their inception. Mr. Atsinger's salary for 2022 represents his salary earned for his role as Executive Chairman, which position he transitioned to effective as of January 1, 2022. Non-employee Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and fees. Directors who are also employees (Edward G. Atsinger III, Executive Chairman of the Board) are not additionally compensated for their services as Directors. Compensation for Mr. Atsinger is summarized in the Summary Compensation Table appearing in this Proxy Statement under the heading EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. The table below sets forth the compensation of our non-employee Directors in 2022: Edward G. Atsinger III is not listed in the non-employee directors compensation table, indicating he is an employee director.