Corporate Board Profile
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| 2015-09-25 | Robert R. Anderson has been a director of the Company since October 2000. Mr. Anderson currently is a director of MKS Instruments, Inc., a semiconductor components and equipment supplier. Mr. Anderson also serves as a director for Energetiq Technology, Inc., a private company. Mr. Anderson was co-founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of KLA Instruments (KLAC), a supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries, from 1975 through 1994. Mr. Anderson is a graduate of Bentley University and served as a trustee of Bentley University from 1993 through 2004. Mr. Anderson brings to the Board of Directors a strong background in advising high-tech companies through his public company board experience. As the co-founder, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of a high-tech company, Mr. Anderson brings to the Board of Directors expertise in the semiconductor equipment industry, business development, mergers and acquisition and financing and senior management experience. The Audit Committee currently consists of directors Messrs. Slayen, Anderson and Schneider, each of whom is an independent member of the Board of Directors, as defined by the Nasdaq director independence standards, as well as applicable SEC rules, as currently in effect. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors currently consists of Messrs. Anderson and Elder, each of whom is an independent member of the Board of Directors, as defined by the Nasdaq director independence standards, as well as applicable SEC rules, as currently in effect. The following table sets forth the compensation paid by the Company during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2015 to the Company’s non-executive officer directors: Robert R. Anderson 2015 -- $60,180 -- -- $60,180 |
| 2016-09-26 | Robert R. Anderson has been a director of the Company since October 2000. Mr. Anderson was co-founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of KLA Instruments (KLAC), a supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries, from 1975 through 1994. Mr. Anderson brings to the Board of Directors a strong background in advising high-tech companies through his public company board experience. The Board of Directors has three committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The Audit Committee currently consists of directors Messrs. Slayen, Anderson and Schneider. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors currently consists of Messrs. Anderson and Elder. The following table sets forth the compensation paid by the Company during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2016 to the Company’s non-executive officer directors: Robert R. Anderson 2016 $23,000 fees earned or paid in cash, $31,329 option awards, total $54,329. |
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| 2013-03-14 | Robert R. Anderson Mr. Anderson has served as our director since January 2001. Mr. Anderson is a private investor. From October 1998 to April 2000, Mr. Anderson served as CEO of Yield Dynamics, Inc., a private semiconductor control software company, which was acquired by MKS in 2007 and later sold in 2010. Mr. Anderson served as CEO of Silicon Valley Research, Inc., a semiconductor design automation software company, from December 1996 to August 1998 and as Chair from January 1994 to January 2001. Mr. Anderson was co-founder and served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chair of KLA Instruments, a supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries, from 1975 through 1994. He was Chief Financial Officer of Computervision from 1970 through 1975. Mr. Anderson has served as the President and a director of a private family foundation since September 2000. He has also served as a director of Aehr Test Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, since October 2000, and currently serves on Aehr’s Audit and Compensation committees. He has also served as a director of Energetiq Technology, Inc., a privately held company, since May 2005. Mr. Anderson served as a director of Yield Dynamics from October 1998 to December 2003, serving as its Chair from October 1998 to October 2000. In addition, he served as a director of NPL, Inc. from 2000 to January 2005, as a director of Trikon Technologies from 1998 to December 2005, and a director of Aviza Technology, Inc. from December 2005 to March 2009. Mr. Anderson has served on over 18 public and private boards, and has served as CFO, CEO and Chair of several public corporations. His extensive business experience, particularly within the semiconductor industry, provides him with insight into the challenges we face within the industry. In addition, his financial acumen is an important asset in his role as a member of our Audit and Compensation Committees. |
| 2014-03-24 | Robert R. Anderson Mr. Anderson has served as our director since January 2001. Mr. Anderson is a private investor. From October 1998 to April 2000, Mr. Anderson served as CEO of Yield Dynamics, Inc., a private semiconductor control software company, which MKS acquired in 2007 and later sold in 2010. Mr. Anderson served as CEO of Silicon Valley Research, Inc., a semiconductor design automation software company, from December 1996 to August 1998 and as Chairman from January 1994 to January 2001. Mr. Anderson was co-founder and served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of KLA Instruments, a supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries, from 1975 through 1994. He was Chief Financial Officer of Computervision from 1970 through 1975. Mr. Anderson has served as the President and a director of a private family foundation since September 2000. He has also served as a director of Aehr Test Systems, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, since October 2000, and currently serves on Aehr’s Audit and Compensation committees. He has also served as a director of Energetiq Technology, Inc., a privately held company, since May 2005. In addition, he served as a director of Aviza Technology, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of semiconductor capital equipment and process technologies, from December 2005 to March 2009. Mr. Anderson is a Trustee Emeritus of Bentley University, having served as a trustee from 1992 through 2003. Mr. Anderson has served on over 18 public and private boards, and has served as CFO, CEO and Chairman of several public corporations. His extensive business experience, particularly within the semiconductor industry, provides him with insight into the challenges we face within the industry. In addition, his financial acumen is an important asset in his role as a member of our Audit and Compensation Committees. |
| 2015-03-13 | Mr. Anderson has served as our director since January 2001. Mr. Anderson is a private investor. From October 1998 to April 2000, Mr. Anderson served as Chief Executive Officer of Yield Dynamics, Inc., a private semiconductor control software company, which MKS acquired in 2007 and later sold in 2010. Mr. Anderson served as Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley Research, Inc., a semiconductor design automation software company, from December 1996 to August 1998 and as Chairman from January 1994 to January 2001. Mr. Anderson was co-founder and served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of KLA Instruments, a supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries, from 1975 through 1994. He was Chief Financial Officer of Computervision from 1970 through 1975. Mr. Anderson has served as the President and a director of a private family foundation since September 2000. He has also served as a director of Aehr Test Systems, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, since October 2000, and currently serves on Aehr’s Audit and Compensation committees. He has also served as a director of Energetiq Technology, Inc., a privately held company, since May 2005. In addition, he served as a director of Aviza Technology, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of semiconductor capital equipment and process technologies, from December 2005 to March 2009. Mr. Anderson is a Trustee Emeritus of Bentley University, having served as a trustee from 1992 through 2003. Mr. Anderson has served on over 18 public and private boards, and has served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of several public corporations. His extensive business experience, particularly within the semiconductor industry, provides him with insight into the challenges we face within the industry. In addition, his financial acumen is an important asset in his role as a member of our Audit and Compensation Committees. |
| 2016-03-16 | Robert R. Anderson Director Age 78 Member of Audit Committee Member of Compensation Committee Director Compensation Table for 2015 Robert R. Anderson Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): $77,000 Stock Awards($): $140,000 All Other Compensation($): $0 Total($): $217,000 |
| 2017-03-24 | Robert R. Anderson is not standing for re-election to the Board of Directors and, accordingly, his tenure as a director will end as of the date of our 2017 Annual Meeting. The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Anderson and Beecher (Chair) and Ms. Mora. The Compensation Committee consists of Mr. Anderson (Chair), Dr. Hanley and Ms. Mora (who replaced Dr. Cristina Amon in May 2016). The following table summarizes compensation paid to non-employee directors in 2016. Director Compensation Table for 2016: Robert R. Anderson Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $85,750, Stock Awards: $140,000, All Other Compensation: $0, Total: $225,750. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-05