KEVIN R. AUSBURN - Corporate Board Profile

GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-03-27	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 61, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern effective March 1, 2017. Mr. Ausburn is currently the chairman and chief executive officer of SMC Packaging Group in Springfield, Mo. ... 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.
2019-03-29	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 63, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern effective March 1, 2017... Mr. Ausburn is a certified public accountant... 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... Kevin R. Ausburn 2018 Total Compensation: $61,640.
2020-03-27	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 64, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2017. Mr. Ausburn is currently the chairman and chief executive officer of SMC Packaging Group in Springfield, Mo. ... 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 ... Kevin R. Ausburn $73,380
2021-04-01	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 65, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2017. ... 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. ... Kevin R. Ausburn $70,100.
2022-03-31	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 66, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2017. Mr. Ausburn is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SMC Packaging Group in Springfield, Mo. He has served with many civic and charitable organizations, including Springfield Business Development Corporation, Ozarks Trails Council – Boy Scouts of America Board, Association of Independent Corrugated Converters Board, Good Government Committee, Voice of Business Committee, Council of Churches of the Ozarks Foundation, and Community Foundation of the Ozarks – Audit/Operations Committee. He is also a certified public accountant. Mr. Ausburn’s background as a senior executive, owner and operator of multiple businesses in the Springfield area provides a long history of entrepreneurship and managerial knowledge that are particularly valuable to the Board. He also brings to the Board knowledge and experience regarding local business and economic matters. 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. Ausburn received $55,200 in fees earned or paid in cash and $23,120 in option awards, totaling $78,320 in 2021.
2023-03-31	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 67, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2017. Mr. Ausburn is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SMC Packaging Group in Springfield, Mo. ... 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. ... Compensation paid to Messrs. W. and J. Turner for their service as directors is reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under the “Salary” Column. ... Kevin R. Ausburn $82,460
2024-03-28	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 68, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2017. ... 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. ... Kevin R. Ausburn $78,760.
2025-03-27	Kevin R. Ausburn, age 69, was first appointed a director of Bancorp and Great Southern in 2017. Mr. Ausburn was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SMC Packaging Group in Springfield, Mo, before retiring from SMC at the end of 2024. He has served with many civic and charitable organizations, including Springfield Business Development Corporation, Ozarks Trails Council – Boy Scouts of America Board, Association of Independent Corrugated Converters Board, Good Government Committee, Voice of Business Committee, Council of Churches of the Ozarks Foundation, and Community Foundation of the Ozarks – Audit/Operations Committee. He is also a certified public accountant. Mr. Ausburn’s background as a senior executive, owner and operator of multiple businesses in the Springfield area provides a long history of entrepreneurship and managerial knowledge that are particularly valuable to the Board. He also brings to the Board knowledge and experience regarding local business and economic matters. 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. Kevin R. Ausburn: $58,800 fees earned or paid in cash, $30,087 option awards, total $88,887.