ROBERT C. BUHRMASTER

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SURMODICS INC

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2011-01-11 Robert C. Buhrmaster (Class III) has been a director of the Company since 2008. Mr. Buhrmaster has been a private investor since 2004. Prior to that, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Jostens, Inc., from 1994 to 2004 and as Chairman from 1998 to 2004. Prior to joining Jostens, Mr. Buhrmaster spent 18 years at Corning, Inc., serving in various roles, including senior vice president and general manager of several businesses, corporate controller and director of strategic planning. Mr. Buhrmaster is also a director of The Toro Company and Caraustar Industries, Inc., a privately held company. Mr. Buhrmaster brings to the board business leadership, corporate strategy and operating expertise. He also serves on the board of another public company. As our chairman, Mr. Buhrmaster draws on his management and boardroom experiences to foster active discussion and collaboration among the independent directors on the board, and to serve as an effective liaison with management. The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” The Director Compensation table below reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company’s non-employee directors during fiscal 2010. Compensation for Bruce J Barclay, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a former director, is set forth below under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information."
2011-12-22 Robert C. Buhrmaster (Class III) has been a director of the Company since 2008. Mr. Buhrmaster has been a private investor since 2004. Prior to that, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Jostens, Inc., from 1994 to 2004 and as Chairman from 1998 to 2004. Mr. Buhrmaster brings to the board business leadership, corporate strategy and operating expertise. He also serves on the board of another public company. As our chairman, Mr. Buhrmaster draws on his management and boardroom experiences to foster active discussion and collaboration among the independent directors on the board, and to serve as an effective liaison with management. Director Compensation table: Robert C. Buhrmaster Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $100,000, Option Awards $60,000, Total $160,000.
2012-12-20 Robert C. Buhrmaster (Class III) has been a director of the Company since 2008. Mr. Buhrmaster has been a private investor since 2004. Prior to that, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Jostens, Inc., from 1994 to 2004 and as Chairman from 1998 to 2004. Mr. Buhrmaster is also a director of The Toro Company and Caraustar Industries, Inc. Mr. Buhrmaster brings to the board business leadership, corporate strategy and operating expertise. He also serves on the board of another public company. As our chairman, Mr. Buhrmaster draws on his management and boardroom experiences to foster active discussion and collaboration among the independent directors on the board, and to serve as an effective liaison with management. The Chairman received an annual retainer of $100,000, but was not paid additional fees to attend Board or committee meetings. The Director Compensation table shows total compensation of $160,000.

TORO CO

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2014-02-04 Robert C. Buhrmaster, age 66, serves as our presiding non-management director, or Lead Director, is the Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee... Director Compensation for Fiscal 2013 table shows total compensation of $185,248.
2015-02-03 Robert C. Buhrmaster, age 67, was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jostens, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota... First elected to the Toro Board in 1996, he serves as our presiding non-management director, or Lead Director, is the Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee.
2016-02-02 Robert C. Buhrmaster was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jostens, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota (a designer and producer of athletic championship and scholastic products), until his retirement in 2004. Mr. Buhrmaster was appointed Chairman of Jostens in 1998 and was elected as Chief Executive Officer in 1994. He also served as President of Jostens from 1994 to January 2003.
2018-02-06 Robert C. Buhrmaster was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jostens, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota (a designer and producer of athletic championship and scholastic products), until his retirement in 2004. Mr. Buhrmaster was appointed Chairman of Jostens in 1998 and was elected as Chief Executive Officer in 1994. He also served as President of Jostens from 1994 to January 2003. Mr. Buhrmaster brings to our Board strong business leadership, corporate strategy and operational expertise that he acquired throughout his long career at Jostens. Additionally, as an experienced public company director and former executive of a public company, Mr. Buhrmaster contributes an enhanced knowledge of public company requirements and issues, including those related to corporate governance and executive compensation matters. Current Committees: Nominating & Governance (Chair), Compensation & Human Resources. Fiscal 2017 compensation: $243,264.
2019-02-05 Robert C. Buhrmaster Lead Director, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jostens, Inc. Age 71. Director since 1996. Independent. Committees: Nominating & Governance (Chair), Compensation & Human Resources. Director compensation total $240,927 for fiscal 2018.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03