In 2022, Charles F. Willis, IV earned $2.30M in total compensation at Willis Lease Finance, including $1.10M salary and $1.00M bonus. Most recently acquired 89,808 shares in Mar 2025. Currently holds stock worth $129.40M. Has donated $8.54M in stock to charitable causes. Led Willis Lease Finance as CEO for 15 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Charles F. Willis, IV, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2022
Total Compensation
$2.30M
Salary
$1.10M
Bonus
$1.00M
Other
$207.02K
Salary
$1.10MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.
Bonus
$1.00MBoard Justification
Mr. Charles Willis received a bonus payment in connection with the terms of his employment agreement.
Other Compensation
$207.02KBoard Justification
Includes a 401(k) matching contribution, life insurance, and other perquisites.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock was vested in 2022 as the focus is on cash compensation.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for determining compensation included liquidity targets, with specific thresholds for bonus payouts.
Charles F. Willis, IV
Founder and Ex-CEO of Willis Lease Finance
Sector of Economy
Industrials
CEO of Willis Lease Finance for
15 years 6 months (Sep 2006 - Apr 2022)
Previous Experience
Unknown
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Holdings
Track Charles F. Willis, IV's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$20.58M
$20.58M
226,005 WLFC shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Charles F. Willis, IV didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WLFC226,005 shares worth $29.61M.
This is 43.9% and $9.03M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
65,203 shares
WLFC
Recent Charitable Transactions
4,719 shares
WLFC
Nov 8, 2024
Charity
6,500 shares
WLFC
May 23, 2024
Charity
17,500 shares
WLFC
Nov 9, 2023
Charity
9,929 shares
WLFC
Jun 30, 2022
Charity
9,471 shares
WLFC
Nov 22, 2021
Charity
15,000 shares
WLFC
Aug 4, 2020
Charity
Insider Trading
Charles F. Willis, IV's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$16.79M
WLFC at $186.90/share
Mar 19, 2025
Received
$2.85M
WLFC at $212.96/share
Jan 2, 2025
Received
4,719 shares
WLFC
Nov 8, 2024
Charity
$150.72K
WLFC at $215.31/share
Nov 8, 2024
Sale
$10.41M
WLFC at $208.14/share
Nov 8, 2024
Sale
$3.00M
WLFC at $104.64/share
Sep 9, 2024
Received
$1.99M
WLFC at $106.53/share
Aug 28, 2024
Sale
$2.33M
WLFC at $109.38/share
Aug 23, 2024
Sale
$1.97M
WLFC at $65.77/share
May 23, 2024
Sale
6,500 shares
WLFC
May 23, 2024
Charity
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