Dickerson Wright is the CEO and Chairman of NV5 Global, Inc., a company focused on providing professional services in engineering and consulting. With a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, he has a strong background in...

Dickerson Wright is the CEO and Chairman of NV5 Global, Inc., a company focused on providing professional services in engineering and consulting. With a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, he has a strong background in the field that complements his leadership role. Wright's journey with NV5 began in 2011, and he has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction. Under his leadership, NV5 has seen impressive growth and a commitment to aligning executive compensation with the company's long-term success, primarily through performance-based bonuses rather than cash incentives. His employment agreements offer interesting terms, including increases in salary and provisions for continued salary payments in case of termination without cause, which underscores a focus on stability. As of 2023, he had accumulated a significant wealth through vested stock awards and held 1.83 million shares of NV5's stock, reflecting his deep investment in the company's future. Wright’s leadership style combines expertise in engineering with a pragmatic approach to business and finance, making him a key player in the industry.

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Dickerson Wright

Founder and Ex-CEO of NV5 Global, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

June 15, 1949 - 76 years ago

CEO of NV5 Global, Inc. for

9 years 2 months (Jan 2015 - Mar 2024)

Previous Experience

Founder and CEO of NV5 Global, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Dickerson Wright

Holdings

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As of 2023, Dickerson Wright holds 1.83 million shares of NV5 Global, amounting to 11.8% ownership in the company, which shows his strong commitment to its future. His wealth peaked significantly due to stock awards, reflecting the company's success. The...

As of 2023, Dickerson Wright holds 1.83 million shares of NV5 Global, amounting to 11.8% ownership in the company, which shows his strong commitment to its future. His wealth peaked significantly due to stock awards, reflecting the company's success. The value of his unvested stock awards is substantial, indicating the potential for growth in his personal wealth as the company thrives. Notably, in 2021, he had a total compensation of over $2.2 million, mostly from stock awards, illustrating how his financial well-being is tied directly to the company's performance. This alignment of interests promotes a culture of performance and long-term thinking within NV5.

Total Stock Sold

$15.19M

NVEE

$15.19M

2,515,332 NVEE shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Dickerson Wright didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NVEE2,515,332 shares worth $30.88M.
This is 103.29% and $15.69M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

NVEE

92,000 shares

NVEE

Recent Charitable Transactions

NVEE

2,000 shares

NVEE

Nov 15, 2022

Charity

NVEE

3,000 shares

NVEE

Mar 5, 2021

Charity

NVEE

8,000 shares

NVEE

Dec 12, 2016

Charity

NVEE

10,000 shares

NVEE

Aug 11, 2016

Charity

Insider Trading

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NVEE

50,000 shares

NVEE

Mar 10, 2025

Received

NVEE

108 shares

NVEE

Jun 28, 2024

Received

NVEE

15,000 shares

NVEE

Apr 1, 2024

Received

NVEE

71 shares

NVEE

Jun 26, 2023

Received

NVEE

16,500 shares

NVEE

Jun 13, 2023

Received

NVEE

$5.19M

NVEE at $129.82/share

Feb 9, 2023

Sale

NVEE

2,000 shares

NVEE

Nov 15, 2022

Charity

NVEE

$5.78M

NVEE at $144.43/share

Nov 9, 2022

Sale

NVEE

$5.12M

NVEE at $128.06/share

Aug 9, 2022

Sale

NVEE

22 shares

NVEE

May 13, 2022

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, Dickerson Wright’s total compensation was approximately $2.45 million, made up of a salary of about $749,000 and a significant portion from vested stocks worth around $1.66 million. Notably, there were no cash bonuses that year, which emphasizes the company's focus on equity incentives. This reflects a commitment to a performance-based compensation structure that promotes long-term growth. His salary has steadily increased over the years, as per his employment agreements that aim to attract and retain top talent, ensuring his interests align with the company's success. This systematic approach to compensation has helped NV5 grow while rewarding its leaders appropriately based on company performance.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.45M

Salary

$749.01K

Board Justification

NV5 strives to reflect a pay-for-performance culture, aligning executive compensation with the long-term success of the Company and recognizing growth in business and shareholder returns.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonus was awarded in 2023; performance-based bonuses are generally paid under the Bonus Plan and reported as Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.

Other

$34.95K

Board Justification

Includes group term life insurance premiums and reimbursements for auto lease payments.

Restricted Stock

$1.66M(1.66M restricted stock)

Board Justification

Represents restricted stock awards granted in 2023 pursuant to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include revenue and adjusted EBITDA, which are used to determine annual equity incentive awards.

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