Brent L. Yeagy has been the CEO of Wabash National Corporation since June 2018. He took on this role after a significant career within the company, where he started in 2003. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing operations...
Brent L. Yeagy has been the CEO of Wabash National Corporation since June 2018. He took on this role after a significant career within the company, where he started in 2003. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing operations and management, he has a strong understanding of the business. Brent's background includes serving as a Vice President and General Manager for various product groups before becoming President. What's interesting about him is that in 2022, he earned a total compensation of approximately $6.4 million, which was down from a peak of $6.3 million in 2021. Even with these fluctuations, he focuses on long-term goals and aligns executive incentives with company performance. He holds substantial investments at Wabash, often trading large amounts of company stock, showing his commitment to the company’s future. His compensation structure emphasizes stock performance and targets, reflecting a modern approach to executive pay that prioritizes both short-term and long-term success. Brent is a graduate of Purdue University and has a Master of Business Administration from Anderson University, giving him a solid educational foundation in business principles.