Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 4/100
1 mention(s) identify PAUL J. PLANTE as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
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| RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. | 2024-08-23 | Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. | Has a degree in accounting, has been a licensed CPA, and was CFO at a software developer and electronics manufacturer, indicating familiarity with software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2011-08-23 | Paul J. Plante, 53, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. from February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004, he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Prior to 1994 he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. The Nominating Committee has determined that Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC rules. |
| 2012-08-30 | Paul J. Plante, 54, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. Prior to that time he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. From February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Prior to 1994 he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. The Nominating Committee has determined that Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules. We believe that Mr. Plante's qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. Mr. Plante also has served as a director of Sigmatron International since September 2011. Compensation of Directors: Paul Plante Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 15,500, Option Awards ($) 20,843, Total ($) 36,343. |
| 2013-08-22 | Paul J. Plante, age 55, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules. |
| 2014-08-22 | Paul J. Plante, age 56, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. Prior to that time he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. From February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Mr. Plante negotiated and led Reptron Electronics, Inc. through a successful pre-arranged Chapter 11 reorganization period that strengthened the company’s balance sheet and liquidity with no significant loss of customers, employees, or suppliers. Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. We believe Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules. Mr. Plante’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. Mr. Plante also serves as a director of Sigmatron International. |
| 2015-08-21 | Paul J. Plante, age 57, has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008 and has been a director since 2011. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit (Chair), Compensation (Chair), Executive (a) |
| 2016-08-19 | Paul J. Plante, age 58, has been a director since October 2011. ... The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Benham, Halverson, Belin, and Plante, are independent as defined by NASDAQ listing standards. ... During our last fiscal year, the Board of Directors had four standing committees: the Audit Committee, Compensation & Governance Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: ... Paul Plante served as Chair of Compensation & Governance Committee, Executive Committee, and was a member of Audit Committee. ... Director Compensation Table shows Paul Plante received $40,750 in fees and $31,208 in option awards, totaling $71,958. |
| 2017-08-24 | Paul J. Plante, age 59, has been a director since October 2011. ... The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Belin, Benham, Halverson, Kluge, and Plante, are independent as defined by NASDAQ listing standards. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit (Chair), Compensation (Chair), Executive, Nominating (Chair). ... Director Compensation Table: Paul Plante total compensation $56,539. |
| 2018-08-24 | Paul J. Plante, age 60, has been a director since October 2011. ... At the selection of the Board, Mr. Plante serves as lead independent director. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante Audit ✓* Compensation ✓* Executive ✓ Nominating ✓* ... Director Compensation Table Paul Plante 36,250 3,900 — 40,150 |
| 2019-08-26 | Paul J. Plante, age 61, has been a director since October 2011. From December 2008 to present, Mr. Plante has been the President and owner of Florida Fresh Vending, LLC, a privately held company, with vending machines throughout Central Florida. He has provided business consulting services to the electronics industry since 2008. Prior to that time he was Vice President, Medical Industry Solutions, for the Kimball Electronics Group from February 2007 until May 2008, after the purchase by Kimball Electronics of Reptron Electronics, Inc. From February 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Plante was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly held provider of electronics manufacturing services with a focus on the medical industry. From 1994 until 2004 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Reptron. Mr. Plante negotiated and led Reptron Electronics, Inc. through a successful pre-arranged Chapter 11 reorganization period that strengthened the company’s balance sheet and liquidity with no significant loss of customers, employees or suppliers. Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules. Mr. Plante’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. Mr. Plante also serves as a director of SigmaTron International, Inc. |
| 2021-08-23 | Paul J. Plante, age 63, has been a director since October 2011. ... Mr. Plante also serves as a director of SigmaTron International, Inc. ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit (Chair), Compensation & Governance (Chair), Executive, Nominating (Chair). Fiscal Year 2021 Director Compensation Table shows Paul Plante received total compensation of $42,450. |
| 2022-08-22 | Paul J. Plante, age 64, has been a director of the Company since October 2011. Mr. Plante has been Director and Consultant to Cardinal Vending and Markets, LLC, a privately held company, since March 2020. Mr. Plante also serves as a Director of SigmaTron International, Inc. Mr. Plante is financially literate and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules. |
| 2023-08-24 | Paul J. Plante, age 65, has been a director of the Company since October 2011. ... Mr. Plante’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his significant experience in the electronics industry, his experience managing electronics manufacturing companies and his extensive financial knowledge. ... The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Belin, Benham, Halverson, Kluge and Plante are independent as defined by Nasdaq listing standards. ... At the selection of the Board, Mr. Plante serves as lead independent director (or “lead director”). ... During our last fiscal year, the members and chair of each committee were as follows: Paul Plante - Audit*, Compensation & Governance*, Executive, Nominating* (* chair). ... Fiscal Year 2023 Director Compensation Table shows Paul Plante total compensation $61,950. |
| 2024-08-23 | Prior to 1994, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reptron and at K-Byte, Inc., a Michigan based software developer and electronics manufacturer. Mr. Plante has a degree in accounting and has been a licensed certified public accountant. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2012-08-24 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. ... Director Compensation Table shows Paul J. Plante received $37,663 in fees. |
| 2013-08-15 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. ... The Director Compensation Table shows Paul J. Plante received $54,000 in fees. |
| 2014-08-15 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. ... Director Compensation Table shows Paul J. Plante with total compensation of $61,935. |
| 2015-08-14 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. |
| 2016-08-12 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. The Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $67,880. |
| 2017-08-11 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. The Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $69,278. |
| 2018-08-17 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August, 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August, 2011. He is a stockholder of the Company. From December, 2008, to the present, Mr. Plante has been the President and owner of Florida Fresh Vending, LLC., a privately held company, with vending machines throughout Central Florida. In October 2011, Mr. Plante began serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Richardson Electronics Ltd., a publicly traded company. Richardson Electronics provides engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables and customized display solutions. Mr. Plante served from February, 2007 to May, 2008, as Vice President – Medical Industry Solutions of Kimball Electronics Group, an electronic manufacturing services company that serves, among others, the medical industry. From September, 1986 through February, 2007, Mr. Plante served in various capacities for Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly traded electronic manufacturing and distribution services company located in Tampa, Florida, until its acquisition by Kimball Electronics Group. From September, 1986 to March, 1994, Mr. Plante served as Reptron’s Chief Financial Officer. From March, 1994 through February, 2004, Mr. Plante served as Reptron’s President and Chief Operating Officer and from February, 2004 through February, 2007, served as President and Chief Executive Officer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of South Florida. The Board of Directors believes Mr. Plante’s extensive history of management and business experience, particularly in the customized electronics and manufacturing industry, coupled with his financial background, make him well-qualified to serve as a Director. |
| 2019-08-16 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August 2011. The Company pays non-employee Directors $4,950 per month. The Chairman of the Audit and Compensation Committees are paid an additional $550 and $275 per month, respectively. The Lead Independent Director receives an additional $275 per month. In addition, non-employee Directors are awarded restricted stock pursuant to the 2018 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan. Paul J. Plante's total compensation was $73,775. |
| 2020-08-21 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August 2011. The Company pays non-employee Directors $4,950 per month. The Chairman of the Audit and Compensation Committees are paid an additional $550 and $275 per month, respectively. The Lead Independent Director receives an additional $275 per month. In accordance with Company policy, directors who are also employees of the Company do not receive the remuneration described in this paragraph. In addition, non-employee Directors are awarded restricted stock pursuant to the 2018 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan. The Director Plan granted 3,000 shares to each non-employee Director on December 9, 2019, which vested six months from the date of grant. The total compensation for Mr. Plante was $73,410. |
| 2021-08-20 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August 2011. He is a stockholder of the Company. Mr. Plante currently serves as Director of Cardinal Vending and Markets. From December 2008, to March 2010, Mr. Plante was the President and owner of Florida Fresh Vending, LLC. a privately held company, with vending machines throughout Florida. The business was sold to Cardinal Vending and Markets in March 2010. In October 2011, Mr. Plante began serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Richardson Electronics Ltd., a publicly traded company. Richardson Electronics provides engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables and customized display solutions. Mr. Plante served from February 2007 to May 2008, as Vice President – Medical Industry Solutions of Kimball Electronics Group, an electronic manufacturing services company that serves, among others, the medical industry. From September 1986 through February 2007, Mr. Plante served in various capacities for Reptron Electronics, Inc., a publicly traded electronic manufacturing and distribution services company located in Tampa, Florida, until its acquisition by Kimball Electronics Group. From September 1986 to March 1994, Mr. Plante served as Reptron’s Chief Financial Officer. From March 1994 through February 2004, Mr. Plante served as Reptron’s President and Chief Operating Officer and from February 2004 through February 2007, served as President and Chief Executive Officer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of South Florida. The Board of Directors believes Mr. Plante’s extensive history of management and business experience, particularly in the customized electronics and manufacturing industry, coupled with his financial background, make him well-qualified to serve as a Director. |
| 2022-08-29 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August 2011. ... The Company paid non-employee Directors $5,250 per month. The Chairman of the Audit and Compensation Committees were paid an additional $450 and $175 per month, respectively. ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE ... Paul J. Plante 63,000 33,735 96,735 |
| 2023-08-24 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August 2011. Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August 2011. He is a shareholder of the company. |
| 2024-09-20 | Paul J. Plante has served as a Director of the Company since August 2011. ... Mr. Plante has been a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees since August 2011. ... The following table summarizes the annual compensation for our non-employee directors during our fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, pursuant to our non-employee director compensation policy. Paul J. Plante Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $64,750, Stock Awards: $15,350, Total: $80,100. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03