KEITH R. GUERICKE - Corporate Board Profile

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2012-04-11	Keith R. Guericke, Director and Vice Chairman of the Board, held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1988 through 2010. Effective January 1, 2011, Mr. Guericke retired from his position as an executive officer, and he remains a director of the Company and will continue to provide additional services as a part-time employee. Mr. Guericke, who served as a part-time employee in 2011, received a salary and bonus shown below under “All Other Compensation,” but he did not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a director. Keith R. Guericke: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $0; Stock Awards: $0; Option Awards: $0; All Other Compensation: $275,000; Total: $275,000.
2013-04-01	Keith R. Guericke, Director and Vice Chairman of the Board, held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1988 through 2010. ... The current members of the committees are identified in the following table: ... Keith R. Guericke Executive Committee, Compensation Committee Chair ... The table below summarizes the compensation the Company paid to directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. ... K. Guericke All Other Compensation 275,000, Total 275,000.
2014-04-23	Keith R. Guericke, Director and Vice Chairman of the Essex Board, held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010. Effective January 1, 2011, Mr. Guericke retired from his position as an executive officer, and he remains a director of Essex and will continue to provide additional services as a part-time employee. Director Compensation Table: All Other Compensation: 299,600 (includes a perquisite of $24,600 for a provided leased automobile).
2015-04-02	Keith R. Guericke, Director and Vice Chairman of the Essex Board, held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010. ... The current members of the committees are identified in the following table: Keith R. Guericke Executive X Compensation Chair ... Director Compensation Table ... K. Guericke 352,278 All Other Compensation (salary and bonus as part-time employee).
2016-04-01	Keith R. Guericke, Director and Vice Chairman of the Essex Board, held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010. Effective January 1, 2011, Mr. Guericke retired from his position as an executive officer, and he remains a director of Essex and will continue to provide additional services as a part-time employee. ... Mr. Guericke, who served as a part-time employee in 2015, received a salary, bonus and perquisites shown below under All Other Compensation, but he did not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a director.
2017-03-20	Keith R. Guericke, Director and Vice Chairman of the Essex Board, held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010. Effective January 1, 2011, Mr. Guericke retired from his position as an executive officer, and he remains a director of Essex and continues to provide additional services as a part-time employee. ... Mr. Guericke joined Essex’s predecessor, Essex Property Corporation, in 1977 to focus on investment strategies and portfolio expansion. ... The Board selected Mr. Guericke to serve as a director because he served Essex for over 34 years and was its principal executive officer from 1988 to 2010, and he has expansive knowledge of the real estate industry and strong relationships with many executives and other senior management at real estate companies throughout the United States.
2018-03-23	Keith R. Guericke 69 Vice Chairman of the Board 1994 — — — 371,592 371,592 —
2019-03-26	Keith R. Guericke - Vice Chairman of the Essex Board; President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010; retired as an executive officer but remains a director; part-time employee. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $328,325.
2020-04-02	Keith R. Guericke, 71, Vice Chairman of the Board. Director Compensation Table: Total compensation $477,052 (salary and bonus as part-time employee, no additional director compensation).
2021-03-26	Keith R. Guericke Director Experience & Education: • Vice Chairman of the Essex Board • President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010 • Effective January 1, 2011, retired as an executive officer but remains a director of Essex, and continues to serve as a part-time employee • Joined Essex’s predecessor in 1977 to focus on investment strategies and portfolio expansion • Prepared Essex for its IPO in 1994 • Began career with Kenneth Leventhal & Company, a CPA firm noted for its real estate expertise • Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern Oregon CollegeMemberships: • Member, Board of Directors of Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) • Former Member, Nareit • Former Member, Board of Directors of American Residential Properties, Inc.Qualifications and Expertise Highlights: • Over 40 years with the Company and former CEO of Essex • Extensive knowledge of the real estate industry • Strong relationships with Essex’s executives and with executives and senior management at real estate companies throughout the United States Director Compensation Table. The table below summarizes the compensation the Company paid to directors for the year ended December 31, 2020. Mr. Schall, who served in 2020 as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, is not included in the table below because he did not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a director in 2020. Mr. Guericke, who served as a part-time employee in 2020, received a salary, bonus and perquisites shown below under “All Other Compensation,” but he did not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a director. Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) Stock Awards ($) Option Awards ($) All Other Compensation ($) Total ($) Keith R. Guericke — — — 558,612 558,612
2022-03-25	Keith R. Guericke Director Experience & Education: • Vice Chairman of the Essex Board • President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex from 1988 through 2010 • Joined Essex’s predecessor in 1977 to focus on investment strategies and portfolio expansion • Prepared Essex for its IPO in 1994 • Began career with Kenneth Leventhal & Company, a CPA firm noted for its real estate expertise • Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern Oregon College Memberships: • Member, Board of Directors of Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) • Former Member, Nareit • Former Member, Board of Directors of American Residential Properties, Inc. Qualifications and Expertise Highlights: • Over 40 years with the Company and former CEO of Essex • Extensive knowledge of the real estate industry • Strong relationships with Essex’s executives and with executives and senior management at real estate companies throughout the United States Director Compensation Table. The table below summarizes the compensation the Company paid to directors for the year ended December 31, 2021. Mr. Schall, who served in 2021 as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, is not included in the table below because he did not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a director in 2021. Mr. Guericke, who served as a part-time employee in 2021, received a salary, bonus and perquisites shown below under “All Other Compensation,” but he did not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a director. Mr. Guericke retired as a part-time employee on January 31, 2022 and, as of his retirement date, no longer receives compensation as a part-time employee but will be compensated as a director in 2022. Keith R. Guericke 527,745
2023-03-24	Keith R. Guericke Vice Chairman of the Board Age 74 Director Since 1994 Committee Memberships: Executive Committee Director Compensation Table: Total $332,618
2024-03-28	Keith R. Guericke NON-INDEPENDENT Vice Chairman of the Board Age 75 Director Since 1994 Director Compensation Table Keith R. Guericke Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $84,000 Stock Awards — Option Awards $155,000 Total $239,000
2025-03-28	Keith R. Guericke Vice Chairman of the Board INDEPENDENT Age 76 Director Since 1994 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 84,000 Stock Awards 155,000 Total 239,000