Dian C. Taylor is the CEO and President of Artesian Resources Corporation, a position she has held since 1992. She has worked with the company since 1991 and was appointed as Chair of the Board in 1993. With over 30...

Dian C. Taylor is the CEO and President of Artesian Resources Corporation, a position she has held since 1992. She has worked with the company since 1991 and was appointed as Chair of the Board in 1993. With over 30 years in the water utility sector, she has evolved the company into a regional player while expanding its service area significantly. Taylor has extensive experience in strategic planning and marketing, having previously owned a consulting business. Her leadership in the water industry is evident through her roles, including serving as President of the National Association of Water Companies. Notably, her compensation reflects her contributions: in 2018, she earned just over $1 million, with a salary of $542,525 and bonuses tied to company performance. Also, Taylor has shown substantial confidence in the company’s future, trading millions in stock. She is a key figure in shaping the company’s approach to new projects and customer service.

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Dian C. Taylor

CEO of Artesian Resources

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Utilities

Born

September 1, 1946 - 78 years ago

CEO of Artesian Resources for

32 years 7 months (Sep 1992 - Present)

Previous Experience

Consultant to the Small Business Development Center at the University of Delaware

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Dian C. Taylor

Y

Joseph T. Hand

CEO of York Water

2023 Compensation

Stock

$111.42K

Salary

$334.20K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$1.20M

Holdings

See how much did Dian C. Taylor make over time.

Dian C. Taylor has made significant stock trades, particularly noticeable around 2019 to 2024. At one point, she reported up to $5.40 million in holdings in a single month. The fluctuations in her trading activity show her keen involvement with...

Dian C. Taylor has made significant stock trades, particularly noticeable around 2019 to 2024. At one point, she reported up to $5.40 million in holdings in a single month. The fluctuations in her trading activity show her keen involvement with the company's success and her personal investment in its growth. Throughout 2019 and 2020, she consistently traded stocks valued around $3 to $5 million, with one peak hitting about $7.80 million in May 2023. Such trading indicates her belief in the company's potential and her active management of investments despite market changes.

Total Stock Sold

$2.71M

ARTNA

$2.71M

72,000 ARTNA shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Dian C. Taylor didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ARTNA72,000 shares worth $2.69M.
This is -0.8% and $21.84K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ARTNA

350 shares

ARTNA

Recent Charitable Transactions

ARTNA

180 shares

ARTNA

Sep 21, 2012

Charity

ARTNA

$3.08K

ARTNA at $18.10/share

Dec 31, 2010

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Dian C. Taylor.

ARTNA

$56.68K

ARTNA at $55.62/share

Dec 14, 2022

Sale

ARTNA

$47.41K

ARTNA at $55.59/share

Dec 13, 2022

Sale

ARTNA

$6.12K

ARTNA at $55.60/share

Dec 12, 2022

Sale

ARTNA

$265.02K

ARTNA at $55.58/share

Dec 9, 2022

Sale

ARTNA

$396.03K

ARTNA at $58.67/share

Sep 16, 2022

Sale

ARTNA

$317.47K

ARTNA at $47.03/share

Mar 23, 2022

Sale

ARTNA

$118.99K

ARTNA at $39.40/share

May 14, 2021

Sale

ARTNA

$84.96K

ARTNA at $40.55/share

May 7, 2021

Sale

ARTNA

$64.07K

ARTNA at $39.19/share

Mar 23, 2021

Sale

ARTNA

$372.68K

ARTNA at $42.36/share

Nov 30, 2017

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Dian C. Taylor make over time.

In 2018, Dian C. Taylor had a total compensation package of $1,000,601, which included a base salary of $542,525 and a $250,000 bonus based on her performance. Her compensation structure reflects a strong emphasis on aligning her pay with the company's strategic objectives. Over the years, she has frequently received bonuses and stock awards as incentives, which reinforces her commitment to driving company growth. Despite fluctuations in earnings, she has maintained a steady income stream, signaling her sustained value to the shareholders and the company.

Year

2018

Total Compensation

$1.00M

Salary

$542.53K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, motivate, and retain talented executives, aligning compensation with company performance and peer benchmarking.

Bonus

$250.00K

Board Justification

The bonus for 2018 was awarded based on the qualitative assessment of the CEO's contributions towards meeting the Company's strategic objectives.

Other

$169.57K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes various benefits such as medical reimbursements and director fees.

Restricted Stock

$38.51K(1K Class A Stock)

Board Justification

In 2018, Dian C. Taylor received a restricted stock award of 1,000 shares of Class A Stock, which vested one year from the date of grant.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation include overall company performance, individual contributions towards strategic objectives, and qualitative assessments.