Corporate Board Profile
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| 2023-03-23 | Mr. Brunner was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 global, multi-industrial manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. He previously served ITW as President—Global Auto beginning in 2005 and President—North American Auto from 2003. Mr. Brunner holds a degree in finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University. Mr. Brunner currently serves as the independent Board Chair of Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer of irrigation equipment and road safety products, and as a director of NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company that designs and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies on a global basis. Mr. Brunner’s experience and leadership with ITW, a diversified manufacturer with a global footprint, provides valuable insight to our Board on the automotive strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, operations, and international issues. Robert E. Brunner received $395,294 in total compensation in 2022. |
| 2024-03-28 | Mr. Brunner was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 global, multi-industrial manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. He previously served ITW as President—Global Auto beginning in 2005 and President—North American Auto from 2003. Education: Mr. Brunner holds a degree in finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University. Public Company Boards: Mr. Brunner currently serves as the independent Board Chair of Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer of irrigation equipment and road safety products, and previously served as a director of NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company that designs and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies on a global basis. Director Qualifications: Mr. Brunner’s experience and leadership with ITW, a diversified manufacturer with a global footprint, provides valuable insight to our Board on the automotive strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, operations, and international issues. Director Compensation in 2023: $457,819. |
| 2025-03-26 | Mr. Brunner was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 global, multi-industrial manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. |
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| 2013-12-18 | Robert E. Brunner, age 56, was appointed to the Board of Directors in June 2013 ... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and is a member of the Compensation Committee. ... For fiscal 2013, new directors who are not employees of the Company would have received a one-time grant of restricted stock units with an award value equal to the prorated amount ... Mr. Brunner joined the Board of Directors in June 2013 and received a prorated award of 456 restricted stock units which vested on November 1, 2013. ... The following table sets forth the compensation paid to the Companys directors in fiscal 2013. ... Robert E. Brunner Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $12,550, Stock Awards: $35,365, Total: $47,915. |
| 2014-12-17 | Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and is a member of the Compensation Committee. |
| 2015-12-17 | Robert E. Brunner, age 58, was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Company’s Compensation Committee, and he is also a member of the Company’s Audit Committee. |
| 2016-12-21 | Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Companys Compensation Committee, and he is also a member of the Companys Audit Committee. |
| 2017-12-21 | Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Companys Compensation Committee, and he is also a member of the Companys Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. |
| 2018-11-13 | Robert E. Brunner, age 61, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and he is also a member of the Company's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee... For fiscal 2018, Mr. Brunner's total compensation was $153,000. |
| 2019-11-26 | ROBERT E. BRUNNER, age 62... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Companys Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and he is also a member of the Companys Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee... For fiscal 2019, non-employee directors of the Company received annual cash retainers of $60,000... Members of the Audit Committee, Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee received an additional cash retainer of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000, respectively... In addition, for fiscal 2019, each non-employee director received an annual grant of RSUs with an award value of $90,000... The following table sets forth the compensation paid to the Companys directors in fiscal 2019... Robert E. Brunner: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $73,000, Stock Awards $90,000, Total $163,000. |
| 2020-11-24 | Robert E. Brunner, age 63, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. ... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Companys Human Resources and Compensation Committee and as a member of the Companys Audit Committee. ... For fiscal 2020, non-employee directors of the Company received annual cash retainers of $60,000. Members of the Audit Committee, Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee received an additional cash retainer of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000, respectively. ... Additionally, for fiscal 2020, each non-employee director received an annual grant of RSUs with an award value of $90,000 with the award being made on the date of the Annual Meeting. ... Accordingly, on January 7, 2020, each continuing non-employee director received an award of 950 RSUs, all of which vested on November 1, 2020. ... The following table sets forth the compensation paid to the Companys directors in fiscal 2020. ... Robert E. Brunner 74,945 90,000 ... 164,945 |
| 2021-11-23 | Robert E. Brunner, age 64, has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Company's Human Resources and Compensation Committee. Board Committee Membership: Human Resources and Compensation Committee. Compensation: $193,417. |
| 2022-11-22 | Robert E. Brunner, age 65, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc. ... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Company’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee. ... The table sets forth the compensation paid to the Company’s directors in fiscal 2022. Robert E. Brunner received total compensation of $245,000. |
| 2023-11-21 | Robert E. Brunner, age 66, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. ... Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Company’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee. |
| 2024-11-20 | Mr. Brunner has been a director of the Company since 2013 and also serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Company’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee. |
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| 2012-04-04 | Robert E. Brunner was appointed to the Board on March 22, 2012. Mr. Brunner has served as Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., an international manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems and specialty products, from 2006 until his retirement was announced in 2011. Prior to this position, Mr. Brunner held the position of President, Global Automotive Fasteners from 2005 to 2006 and President, North American Automotive Fasteners from 2003 to 2005. Prior to this position, Mr. Brunner held a variety of positions within Illinois Tool Works, Inc. including positions in general management, operations management and sales & marketing. Mr. Brunner serves on the board of directors of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a publicly held company and a diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products. Mr. Brunner's brings to the Board broad industry knowledge, executive leadership experience and extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, his public company board experience will be a valuable addition to the Board. |
| 2013-04-03 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. ... Director. ... The Board has determined that each of the directors and nominees, with the exception of Mr. Baty, qualifies as "independent" as defined by the NASDAQ rules. ... Director Compensation Table For 2012 ... Robert E. Brunner 49,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, 28,480 Stock Awards, 31,171 Option Awards, 108,651 All Other Compensation. ... Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Governance Committee. |
| 2014-04-04 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. ... The Audit Committee consists of G. Ronald Morris who serves as Chair, Steven T. Warshaw, David L. Pugh and Robert E. Brunner. ... The Compensation Committee consists of Steven T. Warshaw who serves as Chair, Michael E. Werner, Richard G. Fanelli and David L. Pugh. ... The Governance Committee was formed in 2002. The Committee consists of Robert E. Brunner who serves as Chair, Michael E. Werner, G. Ronald Morris and Richard G. Fanelli. ... Director Compensation Table For 2013 ... Robert E. Brunner 63,000 31,904 38,325 ... Total 133,229 |
| 2015-04-02 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. Mr. Brunner serves on the board of directors of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a publicly held diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products and Lindsay Corporation, a publically held global company focusing on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions. Mr. Brunner brings to the Board broad industry knowledge, executive leadership experience and extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, his public company board experience is a valuable asset to the Board. Directors who are not employees of the Company are paid an annual retainer of $35,000 and a fee of $1,500 for each Board meeting attended, $1,000 for each committee meeting attended, and $500 for each teleconference meeting attended. The table below provides information about the compensation our non-employee directors received during 2014. Robert E. Brunner received total compensation of $163,640. |
| 2016-04-01 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. Mr. Brunner served as Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., an international manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems and specialty products, from 2006 until his retirement in 2011. ... Mr. Brunner serves on the board of directors of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a publicly held diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products and Lindsay Corporation, a publically held global company focusing on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions. ... Directors who are not employees of the Company are paid an annual retainer of $140,000, consisting of $70,000 of cash and $70,000 of shares of restricted stock, which vests one year from the date of grant. ... The table below provides information about the compensation our non-employee directors received during 2015. ... Mr. Brunner: $67,600 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, $108,960 Stock Awards, Total $176,560. ... The Audit Committee consists of William Dries who serves as Chairman, and Messrs. Morris, Pugh and Werner. ... The Governance Committee consists of Robert E. Brunner, who serves as Chairman, and Messrs. Warshaw and Werner. |
| 2016-11-10 | Directors who are not employees of the Company are paid an annual retainer of $140,000, consisting of $70,000 of cash and $70,000 of shares of restricted stock, which vests one year from the date of grant. Our Non-Executive Chairman receives an additional retainer of $30,000, each Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee receives an additional retainer of $10,000 and the Chairman of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer of $6,000. Mr. Holder, our President and Chief Executive Officer, is our only director who is also an employee of the Company. Mr. Holder does not receive any compensation for his service as a director. Directors may elect to defer some or all of the compensation they receive. We reimburse all directors for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending Board and committee meetings. Director compensation is reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee. The table below provides information about the compensation our non-employee directors received during 2015. Director Compensation Table For 2015 Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) Stock Awards ($) Option Awards ($) Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) Total ($) Mr. Brunner 67,600 108,960 176,560 |
| 2017-04-07 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. Mr. Brunner served as Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., an international manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems and specialty products, from 2006 until his retirement in 2011. Prior to this position, Mr. Brunner held the position of President, Global Automotive Fasteners from 2005 to 2006 and President, North American Automotive Fasteners from 2003 to 2005. Prior to this position, Mr. Brunner held a variety of positions within Illinois Tool Works, Inc., including positions in general management, operations management and sales & marketing. Mr. Brunner serves on the board of directors of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a publicly held diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products and Lindsay Corporation, a publically held global company focusing on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions. Mr. Brunner brings to the Board broad industry knowledge, executive leadership experience and extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, his public company board experience is a valuable asset to the Board. |
| 2018-04-06 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. He was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board on May 19, 2017. Mr. Brunner served as Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. ... Mr. Brunner brings to the Board broad industry knowledge, executive leadership experience and extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, his public company board experience is a valuable asset to the Board. ... In 2017, directors who are not employees of the Company are paid an annual retainer of $170,000, consisting of $70,000 of cash and $100,000 of shares of restricted stock, which vests one year from the date of grant. Our Non-Executive Chairman receives an additional retainer of $50,000... Director Compensation Table For 2017: Mr. Brunner Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 107,044, Stock Awards ($) 99,994, Total ($) 207,038. |
| 2019-04-08 | Robert E. Brunner, 61, Non-Executive Chairman and Director since 2012, Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee. Director Compensation Table For 2018 shows Mr. Brunner received total compensation of $225,992. |
| 2020-04-06 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. He was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board in May 2017. Mr. Brunner was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 global, multi-industrial manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. He previously served ITW as President—Global Auto beginning in 2005 and President—North American Auto from 2003. Mr. Brunner serves on the board of directors of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a publicly held diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products and Lindsay Corporation, a publicly held global a global manufacturer of irrigation equipment and road safety products. Mr. Brunner brings to the Board broad industry knowledge, executive leadership experience and extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Brunner’s experience and leadership with ITW, a diversified manufacturer with a global footprint, provides valuable insight to our Board on automotive strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, operations, and international issues. Additionally, his extensive public company board experience and leadership provides the Board with valuable insight regarding corporate governance matters. |
| 2021-04-16 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. Director Compensation Table For 2020 shows Mr. Brunner received $147,115 in cash and $149,994 in stock awards, totaling $297,109. |
| 2022-04-15 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012. ... In 2021, directors who are not employees of the Company were paid an annual retainer of $230,000, consisting of $80,000 of cash and $150,000 of shares of restricted stock ... The Chair of the Compensation Committee received an additional retainer of $12,500. Mr. Brunner's total compensation was $231,997. |
| 2023-04-14 | Robert E. Brunner has been a member of the Board since 2012... Director Compensation Table For 2022 shows Mr. Brunner received $229,997. |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22