MICHAEL R. GAULKE

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EXPONENT INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2013-04-17 Michael R. Gaulke Age: 67 Principal Occupation: Chairman of the Board of Directors Director Compensation in Fiscal 2012: $145,834
2014-04-16 Mr. Gaulke joined the Company in 1992, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He was named President in 1993, and he was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company in 1994. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to May 2009, and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2007. Mr. Gaulke served as Executive Chairman from May 2009 to June 2010. Prior to 1992, he held senior executive positions at Raynet Corporation and Spectra Physics, and was a consultant with McKinsey & Company. The Company believes that Mr. Gaulke’s leadership role in the Company, and extensive and unique experience with the operations of the Company, qualifies him to serve as a director of the Company. The Company also considered Mr. Gaulke’s prior senior leadership experience in technology companies and his prior service on other public company boards in connection with his nomination.
2015-04-16 Mr. Gaulke joined the Company in 1992, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He was named President in 1993, and he was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company in 1994. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to May 2009, and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2007. Mr. Gaulke served as Executive Chairman from May 2009 to June 2010. Prior to 1992, he held senior executive positions at Raynet Corporation and Spectra Physics, and was a consultant with McKinsey & Company. The Company believes that Mr. Gaulke’s leadership role in the Company, and extensive and unique experience with the operations of the Company, qualifies him to serve as a director of the Company. The Company also considered Mr. Gaulke’s prior senior leadership experience in technology companies and his prior service on other public company boards in connection with his nomination. The Company also considered Mr. Gaulke’s prior experience on and contributions to the Board in connection with his nomination. Director Compensation in Fiscal 2014: $197,746.
2016-04-13 Mr. Gaulke joined the Company in 1992, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He was named President in 1993, and he was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company in 1994. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to May 2009, and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2007. Mr. Gaulke served as Executive Chairman from May 2009 to June 2010. The Company believes that Mr. Gaulke’s leadership role in the Company, and extensive and unique experience with the operations of the Company, qualifies him to serve as a director of the Company. The Company also considered Mr. Gaulke’s prior senior leadership experience in technology companies, his prior service on other public company boards and his prior experience on and contributions to the Board in connection with his nomination. Director Compensation in Fiscal 2015: Michael R. Gaulke - Total: $202,917.
2017-04-18 Michael R. Gaulke Age: 71 Director Since: 1994 Principal Occupation: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IN FISCAL 2016 Michael R. Gaulke Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($): 105,000 Stock Awards ($): 112,500 Total ($): 217,500

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06