STEVEN J. HILTON - Corporate Board Profile

Meritage Homes CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2010-03-31	Steven J. Hilton, 48, was co-chairman and co-chief executive officer of Meritage Homes Corporation from 1997 to May 2006. In May 2006, Mr. Hilton was named the Company 27s chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Hilton co-founded Arizona-based Monterey Homes in 1985. Under Mr. Hilton 27s leadership, Monterey became publicly traded in 1996. Mr. Hilton received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Arizona and is a director of Western Alliance Bancorporation, a $5.8 billion community bank based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Hilton has 25 years of real estate experience and is considered an expert and innovator in the homebuilding industry. He is a frequent participant in panels and interviews regarding the industry.
2011-04-01	Steven J Hilton, Chairman and CEO, 2010 total compensation: $3,284,388
2012-04-03	Steven J. Hilton, 50, was co-chairman and co-chief executive officer of Meritage Homes Corporation from 1997 to May 2006. In May 2006, Mr. Hilton was named the Companys chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Hilton did not receive any separate compensation for his services as a director. In 2011, our non-employee directors received an annual retainer of $50,000; committee chairmen received an additional annual payment of $15,000; and committee members received an additional payment of $10,000. The lead director received an additional $40,000 annually. In addition, during 2011, each of our directors (other than Mr. Hilton) received a grant of 6,000 shares of restricted stock, which cliff vest on February 9, 2014. Mr. Hilton did not receive any separate compensation for his services as a director.
2014-03-25	In 2013, our non-employee directors received an annual retainer of $50,000, committee chairmen received an additional annual payment of $15,000, and other committee members received an additional payment of $10,000, with the exception of Land Committee, as there is currently no compensation paid for service on this transaction-based committee, which meets at irregular intervals. The lead director received an additional $40,000 annually. In addition, during 2013, each of our directors (other than Mr. Hilton) received a grant of 6,000 shares of restricted stock, which cliff vest on February 13, 2016. The 2013 director compensation is set forth below: Robert G. Sarver 50,000 255,360 305,360 Raymond Oppel 85,000 255,360 1,200 341,560 Peter L. Ax 125,000 255,360 380,360 Richard T. Burke, Sr. 80,000 255,360 335,360 Gerald Haddock 85,000 255,360 340,360 Dana Bradford 80,000 255,360 335,360 Michael R. Odell 80,000 255,360 1,000 336,360
2016-03-24	Steven J. Hilton, 54, Chairman and CEO, not independent, no committee memberships, 2015 total compensation $5,531,118.
2018-03-26	Steven J. Hilton, 56, Chairman and CEO, no compensation for director role.
2019-03-25	Steven J. Hilton, Chairman and CEO, age 57. He did not receive any separate compensation for his services as a director.
2020-03-26	Steven J. Hilton, 58 Mr. Hilton has been the Company’s chairman and Chief Executive Officer since May 2006. Mr. Hilton was the co-chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer of Meritage Homes Corporation from 1996 to May 2006. Mr. Hilton did not receive any separate compensation for his services as a director. Total compensation in 2019 was $9,195,591.
2022-03-24	Steven J. Hilton, 60, Executive Chairman, not independent, no committee memberships, 2021 compensation $3,023,333.
2024-04-01	Steven J. Hilton, 62, Executive Chairman, co-founder, no committee memberships, total compensation $3,080,189.