JAMES W. BERNAU - Corporate Board Profile

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-05-16	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 47 James W. Bernau. Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. Annual Compensation James W. Bernau 2000 93,000 In 1997 the Board appointed an Executive Committee, whose members are James Bernau, James Ellis, and Stan Turel.
2002-07-30	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 48 James W. Bernau. Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. Summary of Cash and Certain Other Compensation The following table provides certain summary information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, James W. Bernau (the "named executive officer") for the years ending December 31, 1999, 2000, 2001. Annual Compensation Name and Principal Position Year Salary ($) Bonus James W. Bernau 1999 91,512 -0- President and Chairperson of 2000 93,000 -0- the Board of Directors 2001 95,357 -0- In 1997 the Board appointed an Executive Committee, whose members are James Bernau, James Ellis, and Stan Turel.
2003-07-02	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 49 James W. Bernau. Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. Annual Compensation James W. Bernau President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors 2002 97,027 -0- The members of the Company's Board of Directors do not receive cash compensation for their service on the Board, but are reimbursed for out-of-pocket and travel expenses incurred in attending Board meetings.
2004-06-30	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 50 Member of the Compensation Committee Member of the Audit Committee **Member of the Executive Committee James W. Bernau. Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION The members of the Company's Board of Directors do not receive cash compensation for their service on the Board, but are reimbursed for out-of-pocket and travel expenses incurred in attending Board meetings. Under the Company's Stock Incentive Plan adopted by the shareholders in 1992 and further amended by the shareholders in 1996, beginning in 1997 an option to purchase 1,500 shares of Common Stock may granted to each Director for service on the Board during the year. The number of options that may be granted on an annual basis was increased to 4,000 per year when the 50-share grant per Director's meeting was discontinued for the year 2000 and beyond. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table provides certain summary information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, James W. Bernau (the "named executive officer") for the years ending December 31, 2001, 2002, and 2003. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Annual Compensation Name Year Salary ($) Bonus ($) Other Annual Compensation ($) James W. Bernau 2001 95,357 - - 2002 97,027 - - 2003 120,318 - -
2005-06-13	James W. Bernau. Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. ... The Company and Mr. Bernau are parties to an employment agreement dated August 3, 1988 and amended in February 1997 and again amended in January of 1998. Under the amended agreement, Mr. Bernau is paid an annual salary of $150,000 with annual increases tied to increases in the consumer price index.
2006-06-19	James W. Bernau * Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 52 *Member of the Executive Committee The members of the Company's Board of Directors do not receive cash compensation for their service on the Board, but are reimbursed for out-of-pocket and travel expenses incurred in attending Board meetings. Under the Company's Stock Incentive Plan adopted by the shareholders in 1992 and further amended by the shareholders in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2001 beginning in 1997 an option to purchase 1,500 shares of Common Stock is granted to each Director for service on the Board during the year. This option was increased to 4,000 per year when the 50-share grant per Director's meeting was discontinued for the year 2000 and beyond. In December 2005, each Director was granted 14,000 options for service during 2005. In the foreseeable future, as a result of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 123R, Share-Based Payment, requiring all share-based payments to be recognized as expenses in the statement of operations based on their fair values and vesting periods, the Company does not intend to issue stock options to the Directors for their service. Summary of Cash and Certain Other Compensation The following table provides certain summary information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, James W. Bernau (the "named executive officer") for the years ending December 31, 2004 and 2005. Annual Compensation Name Year Salary($) Bonus($) Other Annual Compensation($) Long Term Compensation Awards Restricted Stock Award(s) ($) Securities Underlying Options/ SARs (#) Payouts LTIP ($) Other Compen- sations James W. Bernau 2004 157,149 - 6,422 - 38,000 - - 2005 158,658 37,500 6,985 - 147,000 - - Bernau Employment Agreement The Company and Mr. Bernau are parties to an employment agreement dated August 3, 1988 and amended in February 1997 and again amended in January of 1998. Under the amended agreement, Mr. Bernau is paid an annual salary of $158,658 with annual increases tied to increases in the consumer price index. Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, the Company must use its best efforts to provide Mr. Bernau with housing on the Company's property. Mr. Bernau and his family live in the manufactured home free of rent and must continue to reside there for the duration of his employment in order to provide additional security and lock-up services for late evening events at the Winery and Vineyard. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Bernau's employment may be terminated only for cause, which is defined as non-performance of his duties or conviction of a crime.
2007-06-19	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 53 ... In 1997 the Board appointed an Executive Committee, members are: James Bernau, James Ellis, Delna Jones and Stan Turel.
2008-06-20	James W. Bernau*** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 54 *Member of the Executive Committee
2009-06-23	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 55 ... The Compensation Committee approved the performance bonus of $41,960 for the CEO (see section “Executive Compensation"). Summary Compensation Table shows total compensation for James W. Bernau as $224,276 in 2008.
2010-06-07	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 56 ... Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988... The members of the Company's Board of Directors received cash compensation for their service on the Board in 2009... SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE ... Bernau, James W., 2009, Total: 222,695
2011-06-03	James W. Bernau – Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. ... The Company’s President Mr. Bernau also serves as its Chairman of the Board. ... The Compensation Committee and the Board believe that equity-based compensation ensures that the Company's employees, directors and distributors have a continuing stake in the long-term success of the Company. ... Summary Compensation Table ... Bernau, James W., 2010 ... Total $264,992.
2012-06-01	James W. Bernau – Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. ... The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company’s principal executive officer, James W. Bernau for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. ... Summary Compensation Table ... Bernau, James W., 2011 ... $242,920 Salary, $34,258 Bonus, Total $277,178.
2013-05-30	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 59 ... The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company’s principal executive officer, James W. Bernau for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011... Total compensation $372,526.
2014-05-28	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director Age 60; The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation of the Company’s directors other than Mr. Bernau for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013: ... Summary Compensation Table for Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive Officer 2013 Total Compensation $402,466 ... Executive Committee members: James Bernau, James Ellis, Delna Jones and Stan Turel.
2015-05-29	James W. Bernau *** Chairperson of the Board, President and Director 61 ... Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. ... The members of the Executive Committee are: James Bernau, James Ellis, Craig Smith and Stan Turel. ... Summary Compensation Table ... Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive 2014 $252,351 salary, $126,176 bonus, total $423,861.
2016-02-03	James W. Bernau, President/CEO, Chair of the Board
2016-05-13	James W. Bernau – Mr. Bernau has been President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. Mr. Bernau, an Oregon winegrower, originally established Willamette Valley Vineyards as a sole proprietorship in 1983, and he co-founded the Company in 1988 with Salem grape grower, Donald Voorhies. ... The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company’s principal executive officer, James W. Bernau ... Total compensation $436,446.
2017-05-23	James W. Bernau (3) Chairperson of the Board, 63, President and Director. Mr. Bernau has been President of the Company and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company’s directors other than Mr. Bernau for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016: James L. Ellis $12,984, Sean M. Cary $4,350, Christopher L. Sarles $4,150, Craig Smith $5,550, Betty M. O'Brien $5,700, Stan G. Turel $5,760, Heather Westing $2,600, Jonathan Ricci $1,800. Summary compensation information for Mr. Bernau: Total $663,451.
2018-05-22	James W. Bernau – Mr. Bernau has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. Mr. Bernau, an Oregon winegrower, originally established Willamette Valley Vineyards as a sole proprietorship in 1983, and he co-founded the Company in 1988 with Salem grape grower, Donald Voorhies. ... The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company’s principal executive officer, James W. Bernau ... Summary compensation information is as follows: ... Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive 2017 Salary $259,564 Bonus $214,738 Total $521,135.
2019-05-23	James W. Bernau – Mr. Bernau has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. ... Summary compensation information is as follows: Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive 2018 $265,441 Salary, $265,441 Bonus, Total $579,557.
2020-06-02	James W. Bernau (3) Chairperson of the Board, CEO 66 I 2020 President and Director
2021-05-26	James W. Bernau (3) Chairperson of the Board, CEO President and Director 67 I 2023
2022-05-31	James W. Bernau (3) Chairperson of the Board, CEO President and Director 68 I 2023 ... Mr. Bernau has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988. ... The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid or accrued by the Company, to or on behalf of the Company’s principal executive officer, James W. Bernau and Chief Financial Officer, John Ferry for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. ... Summary compensation information is as follows: ... Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive 2021 $285,474 salary, $233,757 bonus, $54,389 other compensation, total $573,620.
2023-05-31	James W. Bernau (3) Chairperson of the Board, CEO 69 I 2023 President and Director... Mr. Bernau has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988... The following table sets forth information concerning compensation of the Companys directors other than Mr. Bernau (who is an employee and whose compensation is addressed in the Summary Compensation Table) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022... Summary compensation information is as follows: Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive 2022 $300,222 salary, total $392,203.
2024-05-31	James W. Bernau (3) Chairperson of the Board, CEO 70 I 2026 President and Director ... Mr. Bernau has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception in May 1988 ... The following table sets forth information concerning compensation of the Companys directors other than Mr. Bernau (who is an employee and whose compensation is addressed in the Summary Compensation Table) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ... Summary compensation information is as follows: Bernau, James W., President, Chief Executive 2023 $321,236 salary ... $87,638 other compensation ... Total $408,874.