Bradley J. Ehrman is the Chief Executive Officer of Dorchester Minerals LP, a position he took over on October 1, 2022. With a solid background in engineering, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta...

Bradley J. Ehrman is the Chief Executive Officer of Dorchester Minerals LP, a position he took over on October 1, 2022. With a solid background in engineering, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Rice University. Before stepping into the CEO role, he worked his way up from Engineering Manager to Vice President of Operations, showcasing his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Since his leadership began, the company has navigated challenges in market prices while still expanding its mineral interests in Texas and Louisiana. Interestingly, Bradley has seen fluctuations in his personal holdings, reaching as high as $3.67 million at one point in 2024, indicating a strong alignment with the interests of Dorchester's unitholders. For 2023, he received a total compensation of $726,000, driven mainly by a cash salary and performance-based bonuses that reflect his leadership and management contributions.

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Bradley J. Ehrman

CEO of Dorchester Minerals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta, MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1977 - 48 years ago

CEO of Dorchester Minerals for

2 years 7 months (Oct 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Engineering Manager, Vice President of Operations at Dorchester Minerals, L.P.

Rivals

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Holdings

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Bradley J. Ehrman has had notable activity in his personal investment in Dorchester Minerals, with his holdings peaking at approximately $3.67 million in January 2024. His financial stake in the company reflects a consistent engagement with its performance. Since he...

Bradley J. Ehrman has had notable activity in his personal investment in Dorchester Minerals, with his holdings peaking at approximately $3.67 million in January 2024. His financial stake in the company reflects a consistent engagement with its performance. Since he became CEO in 2022, his wealth has fluctuated, indicating responsive investment behavior related to market dynamics. By December 2024, his holdings decreased to about $3.48 million, showing the typical ups and downs of value in mineral investments. At various points over the past few years, his holdings showed strong growth, reaching significant levels around $3 million in early 2023, demonstrating how closely his wealth is tied to the company's performance and the ongoing developments in the industry.

Insider Trading

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DMLP

$496.54K

DMLP at $34.41/share

Dec 3, 2024

Purchase

DMLP

14,430 shares

DMLP

Dec 3, 2024

Received

DMLP

$82.60K

DMLP at $29.50/share

Jun 17, 2024

Purchase

DMLP

$440.01K

DMLP at $31.03/share

Dec 15, 2023

Received

DMLP

$124.82K

DMLP at $28.03/share

Nov 10, 2023

Purchase

DMLP

$400.01K

DMLP at $28.14/share

Dec 15, 2022

Received

DMLP

$50.56K

DMLP at $28.73/share

Nov 10, 2022

Purchase

DMLP

$30.15K

DMLP at $23.03/share

Mar 9, 2022

Purchase

DMLP

$16.07K

DMLP at $18.91/share

Dec 20, 2021

Purchase

DMLP

$114.99K

DMLP at $17.69/share

Dec 3, 2021

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, Bradley J. Ehrman earned a total compensation of $726,000, which includes a salary of $415,000 and a performance bonus of $245,000. The bonus reflects his management skills and ability to navigate business challenges effectively. This compensation structure prioritizes cash payments over stock, as no stock awards vested during this period. His insights and decisions are clearly valued, given that he has built a career within the company over the years, ensuring that unitholders are aligned with his leadership goals. In the previous year, his total compensation was higher at $927,277, which included vested stock worth approximately $400,000. This pattern of compensation shows an emphasis on immediate impact rather than long-term stock awards, which can sometimes delay payoff.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$726.00K

Salary

$415.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to reward named executive officers based on individual performance and align their interests with those of common Unitholders.

Bonus

$245.00K

Board Justification

The cash bonus was determined by the Advisory Committee based on a subjective assessment of Mr. Ehrman’s business management experience and leadership.

Other

$66.00K

Board Justification

Represents employer contributions to the NEO’s SEP-IRA.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 common units)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the focus was on cash compensation and notional units that vest in future years.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation are based on subjective assessments of individual performance.