YACOV A. SHAMASH

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KEY TRONIC CORP 2024-10-28 He is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University and was the Vice President of Economic Development from 2001 - 2019 and the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the campus from 2015. Professor Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992 and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992. Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering with leadership roles in academia and service on boards of technology companies, indicating strong technical and software-related expertise.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2015-05-06 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. Dr. Shamash is Vice President of Economic Development at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The compensation committee is composed of John Bitzer, III, Yacov Shamash (Chairperson) and Charles Ryan. Messrs. Shamash (Chairperson), Bitzer and Simon currently serve on the nominating committee. The audit committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board of Directors. Messrs. Bitzer (Chairperson), Ryan and Shamash currently serve on the audit committee. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, we did not provide any cash compensation to our non-employee directors for their service on our Board of Directors. On November 30, 2011, the Board approved the recommendation from the Compensation Committee that each of the non-employee directors shall annually receive, for as long as they are a member of the Board, a 5-year stock option, fully vested after one year, to purchase a number of shares of common stock having a fair value of $60,000 as determined using the Black Scholes value, or as determined by the Compensation Committee.
2016-04-21 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. Dr. Shamash is Vice President of Economic Development at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. From 1992 to 2015, he was the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and from 1995 to 2004, Dr. Shamash was also the Dean of the Harriman School for Management and Policy at the University. He was founder of the New York State Center for Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology at the University. Dr. Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992 and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992. Dr. Shamash also serves on the Board of Directors of Keytronic Corp. Our Board believes that Dr. Shamash’s professional and management experience, service on other companies’ boards and education make him an important contributor to our Board.
2017-01-26 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. Dr. Shamash is Vice President of Economic Development at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. From 1992 to 2015, he was the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and from 1995 to 2004, Dr. Shamash was also the Dean of the Harriman School for Management and Policy at the University. He was founder of the New York State Center for Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology at the University. Dr. Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992 and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992. Dr. Shamash also serves on the Board of Directors of Keytronic Corp. Dr. Shamash daily encounters leaders of businesses large and small, regional and global in their reach and, as a member of our Board, has played an integral role in our business development by providing the highest-level introductions to customers, channels to market and to the media. Dr. Shamash also brings to our Board his valuable experience gained from serving as a director at other private and public companies. Our Board believes that Dr. Shamash’s professional and management experience, service on other companies’ boards and education make him an important contributor to our Board. The compensation committee held three formal meetings during fiscal 2016.
2018-01-16 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006... The audit committee of the Board of Directors (the “audit committee”) operates under a written charter approved by the Board of Directors... THE AUDIT COMMITTEE John Bitzer, III (Chairperson) Charles Ryan Yacov Shamash
2019-04-04 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. ... Dr. Shamash also brings to our Board of Directors his valuable experience gained from serving as a director at other private and public companies. ... Audit Committee ... Messrs. Bitzer (Chairperson), Ryan and Shamash served during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, and currently continue to serve, on the audit committee. ... Compensation Committee ... Messrs. Bitzer, Ceccoli, and Shamash (Chairperson) served on the compensation committee during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. ... Nominating Committee ... Messrs. Shamash (Chairperson), Bitzer and Simon served during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, and currently continue to serve, on the nominating committee. ... Director Compensation: Fiscal 2018 ... Yacov A. Shamash ... Option Awards ($) 94,704 ... Total ($) 94,704.
2019-10-08 Yacov A. Shamash
2020-08-03 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. ... The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Shamash's technical experience and other abilities make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors. ... The audit committee of the Board of Directors ... Yacov Shamash ... The compensation committee ... Messrs. Bitzer, Ceccoli, and Shamash (Chairperson) ... The nominating committee ... Messrs. Shamash (Chairperson), Bitzer and Simon ...
2021-08-03 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. ... The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Shamash’s technical experience and other abilities make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors. ... The membership of each of the audit committee, the compensation committee, and the nominating committee is composed, and was composed during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, entirely of independent directors. ... An option to purchase 13,606 shares of our common stock was granted to Mr. Shamash on May 22, 2020, at an exercise price of $11.04 per share. ... Director Compensation: Fiscal 2020 ... Mr. Shamash's total compensation was $135,000.
2022-07-29 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. ... The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Shamash’s technical experience and other abilities make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors.
2022-08-10 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. ... Dr. Shamash is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook ... The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Shamash’s technical experience and other abilities make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors. ... Messrs. Bitzer, Ceccoli, and Shamash served during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and Messrs. Ceccoli and Shamash currently continue to serve, on the audit committee. ... Messrs. Bitzer, Ceccoli, and Shamash (Chairperson) served on the compensation committee during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, Messrs. Ceccoli and Shamash currently continue to serve on the compensation committee. ... Messrs. Shamash (Chairperson), Bitzer and Simon served during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and Messrs. Shamash and Simon currently continue to serve, on the nominating committee.
2023-08-08 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. ... Dr. Shamash is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook. ... The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Shamash’s technical experience and other abilities make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors. ... THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Yacov Shamash (Chairperson) Joseph Ceccoli Robert B. Catell ... Compensation Committee Messrs. Bitzer, Ceccoli and Shamash (Chairperson) and Ms. Schmalz Shaheen served on the compensation committee ... Nominating Committee Messrs. Shamash (Chairperson), Bitzer and Simon and Ms. Schmalz Shaheen served on the nominating committee.
2024-03-14 Yacov A. Shamash Common Stock 179,887(4)
2024-08-21 Dr. Yacov A. Shamash has been a member of the Board of Directors since March 17, 2006. Dr. Shamash is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board of Directors. Yacov Shamash (Chairperson) served on the Audit Committee during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and continues to serve on the Audit Committee.

KEY TRONIC CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2001-09-25 Yacov A. Shamash, age 51, has been a director of the Company since 1989. The Compensation and Administration Committee (the "Compensation Committee"), which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Satre, met three times during fiscal 2001. Committee chairmen receive an additional fee of $200 for each committee meeting attended.
2002-09-20 Yacov A. Shamash, age 52, has been a director of the Company since 1989. Dr. Shamash also serves on the Board of Directors of American Medical Alert Corp (AMAC). He has been the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the State University of New York campus at Stony Brook since 1992. Professor Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992 and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992.
2003-09-19 Yacov A. Shamash, age 53, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee (the “Compensation Committee”), which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Satre, met four times during fiscal 2003.
2004-09-17 Yacov A. Shamash, age 54, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Satre, met three times during fiscal 2004.
2005-09-20 Yacov A. Shamash, age 55, has been a director of the Company since 1989. He has been the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the State University of New York campus at Stony Brook since 1992. Professor Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992 and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992.
2006-09-18 Yacov A. Shamash, age 56, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Satre.
2007-09-17 Yacov A. Shamash, age 57, has been a director of the Company since 1989... The Compensation and Administration Committee currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Pilz... Director Compensation Table shows Yacov A. Shamash total compensation $21,435.
2008-09-15 Yacov A. Shamash, age 58, has been a director of the Company since 1989... The Compensation and Administration Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Pilz... Set forth below is information on the compensation provided to each non-employee director of the Company during fiscal year 2008... Yacov A. Shamash Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $20,650; Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation: $10,000; Total: $30,650.
2009-09-11 Yacov A. Shamash, age 59, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Pilz, met three times during fiscal 2009. ... Set forth below is information on the compensation provided to each non-employee director of the Company during fiscal year 2009. ... Yacov A. Shamash Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 20,675, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation 5,633, Total 26,308.
2010-09-13 Yacov A. Shamash, age 60, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Pilz... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION table shows Yacov A. Shamash total compensation of $83,190.
2011-09-19 Yacov A. Shamash, age 61, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Pilz ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ... Yacov A. Shamash Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 31,750 ... Total($) 43,300
2012-09-17 Yacov A. Shamash, age 62, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), and Pilz ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ... Yacov A. Shamash 32,400 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, 11,000 Stock Awards, 15,000 Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation, Total 58,400.
2013-09-16 Yacov A. Shamash, age 63, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney met eight times during fiscal 2013. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee ("Compensation Committee") which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney, met four times during fiscal 2013. ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney met one time during fiscal 2013. ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash ... Total($) 102,877
2014-09-15 Yacov A. Shamash, age 64, has been a director of the Company since 1989. Dr. Shamash also serves on the Board of Directors of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. and Softheon. The Compensation and Administration Committee currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney. The Audit Committee currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney. The Governance and Nominating Committee currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney. The following table presents information regarding the compensation paid for fiscal year 2014 to members of the Board of Directors who are not also employees of the Company: Yacov A. Shamash total compensation $102,360.
2015-09-14 Yacov A. Shamash, age 65, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash ... Total ($) 99,851.
2016-09-16 Yacov A. Shamash, age 66, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... The following table presents information regarding the compensation paid for fiscal year 2016 to members of the Board of Directors who are not also employees of the Company ... Yacov A. Shamash Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 51,001, Option/SAR Awards ($) 27,375, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) 22,923, Total ($) 101,299.
2017-09-14 Yacov A. Shamash, age 67, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 53,635, Option/SAR Awards ($) 18,150, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) 21,318, Total ($) 93,103.
2018-09-14 Yacov A. Shamash, age 68, has been a director of the Company since 1989 ... The Audit Committee ... consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee ... consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee ... consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash ... Total ($) 87,216.
2019-09-16 Yacov A. Shamash, age 69, has been a director of the Company since 1989 ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash ... Total ($) 65,148.
2020-09-11 Yacov A. Shamash, age 70, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee (“Compensation Committee”) which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash 56,135 fees earned in cash, 4,613 option/SAR awards, 10,000 non-equity incentive plan compensation, total 70,748.
2021-09-16 Yacov A. Shamash, age 71, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee (“Compensation Committee”) which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash 56,818 8,700 10,000 — 75,518
2022-09-14 Yacov A. Shamash, age 72, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash 56,750 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, 8,700 Option/SAR Awards, 35,378 Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation, Total 100,828.
2023-09-29 Yacov A. Shamash, age 73, has been a director of the Company since 1989. ... The Audit Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... The Compensation and Administration Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Shamash (Chairman), Bean and Sweeney ... The Governance and Nominating Committee, which currently consists of Messrs. Bean (Chairman), Klawitter, Kulkarni, Shamash and Sweeney ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Table ... Yacov A. Shamash 79,500 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, 7,838 Option/SAR Awards, Total 87,338.
2024-10-28 He is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University and was the Vice President of Economic Development from 2001 - 2019 and the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the campus from 2015. Professor Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992 and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-11