ROBERT L. FOX - Corporate Board Profile

LANCASTER COLONY CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-10-16	Robert L. Fox; 52; Investment Executive for Advest, Inc.; Director since 1991; Compensation Committee member
2002-10-15	Robert L. Fox;.................................................. 53 1991 1,064,759 2.91% Investment Executive for Advest, Inc. (stock brokerage firm) since 1978(2)(3)(8)
2003-10-15	Robert L. Fox........................................... 54 1991 2005 1,064,759 2.98% Investment Executive for Advest, Inc. (stock brokerage firm) since 1978(2)(4)(9) The Board of Directors has established a compensation committee (the "Compensation Committee") currently consisting of Messrs. Fox, Hamilton, Jennings and O'Neill as its members. The Board of Directors has established a nominating committee (the "Nominating Committee") consisting of Messrs. Fox, O'Neill and Sofia as its members.
2004-10-12	Robert L. Fox............................................. 55 1991 2005 1,062,159 3.00% Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc. (stock brokerage firm) since 1978(2)(4)(9) COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - The Board of Directors has established a compensation committee (the "Compensation Committee") currently consisting of Messrs. Fox, Hamilton, Jennings and O'Neill. NOMINATING COMMITTEE - The Board of Directors has established a nominating committee (the "Nominating Committee") consisting of Messrs. Fox, O'Neill and Sofia.
2005-10-17	Robert L. Fox............................................ 56 1991 1,048,138 3.1% Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc. (stock brokerage firm) since 1978(1) ... COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - The Board of Directors has established a compensation committee (the "Compensation Committee") currently consisting of Messrs. Fox, Hamilton, Jennings and O'Neill. Mr. Jennings serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. ... NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - The Board of Directors has established a nominating and governance committee (the "Nominating and Governance Committee") consisting of Messrs. Fox, O'Neill and Sofia. Mr. Sofia serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. ... COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS Only non-employee directors of the Corporation receive compensation for their services as directors. Directors who are not employees of the Corporation receive a quarterly retainer fee at an annual rate of $28,000 plus $1,500 for each meeting of the Board or committee of the Board attended. Directors who serve as chairpersons of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee receive additional quarterly retainer fees at an annual rate of $7,500, $3,000 and $3,000, respectively.
2006-10-16	The Board of Directors has identified and determined that Mr. Fox is an independent director. The Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Fox, Hamilton, Jennings and O'Neill. The Nominating and Governance Committee consists of Messrs. Fox, O'Neill and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Directors who are not employees of the Corporation receive a quarterly retainer fee at an annual rate of $28,000 plus $1,500 for each meeting of the Board or committee of the Board attended.
2007-10-17	Robert L. Fox Financial Consultant for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, since December 2005; and Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to November 2005 Age 58 Director Since 1991 Compensation Committee: Mr. Fox Nominating and Governance Committee: Mr. Fox 2007 Director Compensation Table: Robert L. Fox Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $49,000 Stock Awards $12,985 Total $61,985
2008-10-15	Robert L. Fox Financial Adviser for Wachovia Securities, LLC, a stock brokerage firm, since July 2008; Financial Adviser for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 2005 to July 2008; and Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to 2005 Age 59 Since 1991 Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Fox, Jennings and O'Neill. Mr. Fox is a member. Nominating and Governance Committee consists of Messrs. Fox, O'Neill, Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Mr. Fox is a member. 2008 Director Compensation Table shows Robert L. Fox received $59,500 in fees and $20,036 in stock awards, totaling $79,536.
2009-10-15	The Board of Directors has established a compensation committee (the 3ompensation Committee 4) that currently consists of Messrs. Fox, Jennings and O 2Neill. Mr. Jennings serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. ... The Nominating and Governance Committee currently consists of Messrs. Fox, O 2Neill and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Mr. Sofia serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. ... The Board of Directors has established an executive committee (the 3xecutive Committee 4) that currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox, and Bachmann.
2010-10-15	Robert L. Fox Financial Adviser for Wells Fargo Advisors, a stock brokerage firm, since July 2008; Financial Adviser for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 2005 to July 2008; and Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to 2005 Age: 61 Compensation Committee member Nominating and Governance Committee member Executive Committee member 2010 Director Compensation Table: $115,066 total compensation
2011-10-14	Mr. Fox has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry analyzing and evaluating the financial, operational and managerial capabilities of public companies. Mr. Fox's experience brings an investor's perspective of the Corporation to the Board. As a member of the Board for 20 years, Mr. Fox has gained an extensive knowledge of our business, our history and the markets we serve. Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Fox, Jennings and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Mr. Jennings serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee held four meetings during fiscal 2011. Nominating and Governance Committee currently consists of Messrs. Fox, Harris and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Mr. Sofia serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Executive Committee currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox, and Bachmann. 2011 Director Compensation Table shows Robert L. Fox with total compensation of $115,967.
2012-10-12	Robert L. Fox Financial Adviser for Wells Fargo Advisors. The Compensation Committee held four meetings during fiscal 2012. The Nominating and Governance Committee held three meetings during fiscal 2012. 2012 Director Compensation Table Robert L. Fox Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $68,000 Stock Awards: $69,994 All Other Compensation: $1,538 Total: $139,532
2013-10-11	Mr. Fox has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry analyzing and evaluating the financial, operational, and managerial capabilities of public companies. This experience enables Mr. Fox to better view the Corporation from a shareholder's perspective and contribute that perspective to the Board. As a member of the Board for over 20 years, Mr. Fox demonstrates an extensive knowledge of our business, our history, and the markets we serve. Mr. Fox's significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders. The Compensation Committee held four meetings during fiscal 2013. The Nominating and Governance Committee held three meetings during fiscal 2013. The Executive Committee did not meet during fiscal 2013.
2014-10-10	The following table summarizes compensation earned during the 2014 fiscal year by our nonemployee directors: James B. Bachmann $96,500 $69,984 $6,265 $172,749 Neeli Bendapudi $68,000 $69,984 $6,265 $144,249 Kenneth L. Cooke $71,000 $69,984 $6,265 $147,249 Robert L. Fox $71,000 $69,984 $6,265 $147,249 Alan F. Harris $75,500 $69,984 $6,265 $151,749 Edward H. Jennings $78,500 $69,984 $6,265 $154,749 Zuheir Sofia $80,500 $69,984 $6,265 $156,749
2015-10-09	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Sweney Cartwright & Co., a stock brokerage firm ... Mr. Fox has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry ... The Board has established a compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”) that currently consists of Messrs. Cooke, Fox, and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Mr. Sofia serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. ... The Board has established a nominating and governance committee (the “Nominating and Governance Committee”) that currently consists of Messrs. Fox, Harris and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. Mr. Fox serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. ... The Board has established an executive committee (the “Executive Committee”) that currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox and Bachmann. ... 2015 Director Compensation Table ... Robert L. Fox $156,370 total compensation.
2016-10-19	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Sweney Cartwright & Co. Mr. Fox has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry. The Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Cooke, Fox, Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. The Nominating and Governance Committee currently consists of Messrs. Fox, Harris and Sofia and Ms. Bendapudi. The Executive Committee currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox and Bachmann. The 2016 Director Compensation Table shows Mr. Fox earned $161,974 in total compensation.
2017-10-11	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Sweney Cartwright & Co., a stock brokerage firm, and has held that position since November 2014. He previously served as a Financial Adviser for Wells Fargo Advisors, a stock brokerage firm, from July 2008 to November 2014. He also served as Financial Adviser for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 2005 to July 2008; and Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to 2005. Mr. Fox has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry analyzing and evaluating the financial, operational and managerial capabilities of public companies. This experience enables Mr. Fox to better view the Corporation from a shareholder’s perspective and contribute that perspective to the Board. As a member of the Board for over 20 years, Mr. Fox demonstrates an extensive knowledge of our business, our history and the markets we serve. Mr. Fox’s significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders. ... Compensation Committee — The Board has established a compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”) that currently consists of Ms. Bendapudi and Messrs. Cooke, Fox, and Sofia. Mr. Sofia serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. ... Nominating and Governance Committee — The Board has established a nominating and governance committee (the “Nominating and Governance Committee”) that currently consists of Ms. Bendapudi and Messrs. Fox, Harris and Sofia. Mr. Fox serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. ... 2017 Director Compensation Table ... Robert L. Fox ... Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $92,500 ... Stock Awards: $94,910 ... All Other Compensation: $4,991 ... Total: $192,401
2018-10-10	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Sweney Cartwright & Co. The Compensation Committee currently consists of Ms. Bendapudi and Messrs. Cooke, Fox, and Sofia. Mr. Fox serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Executive Committee currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox and Bachmann. 2018 Director Compensation Table shows Robert L. Fox with total compensation of $188,921.
2019-10-09	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Sweney Cartwright & Co... Mr. Fox has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry... Mr. Fox demonstrates an extensive knowledge of our business, our history and the markets we serve. Mr. Fox's significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders. Mr. Fox serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Compensation Committee held four meetings during fiscal 2019. The Nominating and Governance Committee held five meetings during fiscal 2019. The Executive Committee met two times during fiscal 2019.
2020-10-13	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, and has held that position since August 2019. He previously served as Financial Adviser at Sweney Cartwright & Co., a stock brokerage firm, from November 2014 to August 2019, as Financial Adviser for Wells Fargo Advisors, a stock brokerage firm, from July 2008 to November 2014, as Financial Adviser for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 2005 to July 2008, and as Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to 2005. Mr. Fox has over 40 years of experience in the securities industry analyzing and evaluating the financial, operational and managerial capabilities of public companies. This experience enables Mr. Fox to better view the Corporation from a shareholder’s perspective and contribute that perspective to the Board. As a member of the Board for over 20 years, Mr. Fox demonstrates an extensive knowledge of our business, our history and the markets we serve. Mr. Fox’s significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders. The Board has established a compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”) that currently consists of Dr. Bendapudi and Messrs. Carter and Fox. Mr. Cooke served on the Compensation Committee until his death in September 2020, and Mr. Sofia served as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee until his retirement in November 2019. Mr. Carter currently serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. It has been determined by the Board that each member of the Compensation Committee meets Nasdaq independence requirements. The Compensation Committee operates pursuant to a charter that was approved by the Board in 2004 and amended in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2020. The duties of the Compensation Committee include: annually determining the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other key executives, and reviewing and approving goals and objectives relevant to their activities; reviewing and approving the Chief Executive Officer’s recommendations as to the compensation of other executive officers of the Corporation; reviewing and approving offers to potential executive officers to join the Corporation; reviewing and approving perquisite policies; reviewing and approving employment agreements, severance or retention plans or agreements and severance or termination payments; having direct responsibility to retain, compensate and oversee independent compensation consultants and other advisors; overseeing regulatory compliance regarding compensation matters; establishing and evaluating performance goals and the level of achievement of such goals; reviewing and offering advice regarding direct compensation, equity-based compensation and retirement pay programs; administering equity-based compensation plans and approving equity awards; reporting activities to the Board; reviewing and discussing the Compensation Discussion and Analysis with the Corporation’s management; determining whether to recommend to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Proxy Statement; preparing a Compensation Committee Report for inclusion in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Proxy Statement; periodically reviewing director compensation in relation to other comparable companies and in light of other facts the Compensation Committee finds appropriate; annually reviewing the Compensation Committee charter; and annually evaluating the Compensation Committee’s performance. The charter does not provide the Compensation Committee with any delegation authority regarding its duties, except for the ability to delegate authority to approve equity awards to a subcommittee of the Compensation Committee. See the discussion below under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Compensation of Directors” for more information about the Compensation Committee’s processes and procedures. The Compensation Committee held four meetings during fiscal 2020. The Board has established a nominating and governance committee (the “Nominating and Governance Committee”) that currently consists of Dr. Bendapudi and Messrs. Fox, Harris and Keown. Mr. Sofia served on the Nominating and Governance Committee until his retirement in November 2019. Mr. Fox serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. It has been determined by the Board that each member of the Nominating and Governance Committee meets Nasdaq independence requirements. The Nominating and Governance Committee operates pursuant to a charter that was approved by the Board in 2004 and amended in 2005, 2010, 2012 and 2020. The duties of the Nominating and Governance Committee include the identification and nomination of candidates to the Board for election as directors of the Corporation, the annual review of its charter, and the development and review of a set of Corporate Governance Principles. The Nominating and Governance Committee has reviewed the Corporate Governance Principles and found them to be acceptable in scope and application and has so reported to the Board. The Nominating and Governance Committee also reviews the Corporation’s policies regarding corporate social responsibility, including policies regarding sustainability matters and the environment, and generally considers the subject of diversity as further described in this section and in the “Corporate Governance – Director Qualifications” section of this Proxy Statement. The Nominating and Governance Committee held four meetings during fiscal 2020. The Board has established an executive committee (the “Executive Committee”) that currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox and Harris. No particular director serves as Chairperson of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee operates pursuant to resolutions that were adopted by the Board in February 2008. The Executive Committee exercises the power and authority of the Board in managing the business and affairs of the Corporation (other than any power or authority specifically precluded by applicable law, the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation or Amended and Restated Code of Regulations, or by limiting resolutions of the Board), but the Executive Committee acts only in the intervals between meetings of the Board. Furthermore, all acts of the Executive Committee must be reported at the next Board meeting. The Executive Committee met one time during fiscal 2020. The following table summarizes compensation earned during fiscal 2020 by our directors (other than Mr. Ciesinski): Robert L. Fox: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $98,125; Stock Awards $94,977; All Other Compensation $1,370; Total $194,472.
2021-10-12	Mr. Fox has over 40 years of experience in the securities industry... Mr. Fox’s significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders... The Compensation Committee currently consists of Dr. Bendapudi and Messrs. Carter, Fox and Ostryniec... The Nominating and Governance Committee currently consists of Dr. Bendapudi and Messrs. Fox, Harris and Keown. Mr. Fox serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee... The Executive Committee currently consists of Messrs. Gerlach, Fox and Harris... 2021 Director Compensation Table shows Robert L. Fox received $100,000 in fees earned or paid in cash, $99,831 in stock awards, and $1,708 in all other compensation, totaling $201,539.
2022-10-11	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, and has held that position since August 2019. He previously served as Financial Adviser at Sweney Cartwright & Co., a stock brokerage firm, from November 2014 to August 2019, as Financial Adviser for Wells Fargo Advisors, a stock brokerage firm, from July 2008 to November 2014, as Financial Adviser for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 2005 to July 2008, and as Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to 2005. Mr. Fox has over 40 years of experience in the securities industry analyzing and evaluating the financial, operational and managerial capabilities of public companies. This experience enables Mr. Fox to better view the Corporation from a shareholder’s perspective and contribute that perspective to the Board. As a long-standing member of the Board, Mr. Fox demonstrates an extensive knowledge of our business, our history and the markets we serve. Mr. Fox’s significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders.
2023-10-10	Robert L. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Thurston Springer Financial, a stock brokerage firm, and has held that position since January 2023. He previously served as an Account Executive with Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from August 2019 to December 2022, as Financial Adviser at Sweney Cartwright & Co., a stock brokerage firm, from November 2014 to August 2019, as Financial Adviser for Wells Fargo Advisors, a stock brokerage firm, from July 2008 to November 2014, as Financial Adviser for A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 2005 to July 2008, and as Financial Adviser for Advest, Inc., a stock brokerage firm, from 1978 to 2005. Mr. Fox has over 40 years of experience in the securities industry analyzing and evaluating the financial, operational and managerial capabilities of public companies. This experience enables Mr. Fox to better view the Corporation from a shareholder’s perspective and contribute that perspective to the Board. As a long-standing member of the Board, Mr. Fox demonstrates an extensive knowledge of our business, our history and the markets we serve. Mr. Fox’s significant ownership interest in the Corporation assures that his interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders.
2024-10-08	Mr. Fox currently serves as an Account Executive at Thurston Springer Financial.