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Gordon L. Jones served as the CEO of Clearwater Paper Corporation from 2008 until his retirement at the end of 2012. He joined just before a significant corporate spin-off from Potlatch Corporation. Under his leadership, the company focused on aligning...

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Gordon L. Jones

Ex-CEO of Clearwater Paper

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CEO of Clearwater Paper for

4 years 0 months (Dec 2008 - Dec 2012)

Previous Experience

Unknown

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Gordon L. Jones had substantial stock holdings while leading Clearwater Paper, peaking at over $16 million in 2021. He routinely traded shares, showing significant market activity with values fluctuating from $8.23 million to over $20 million in different months. His...

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CLW

$2.12M

CLW at $47.30/share

Feb 25, 2013

Received

CLW

$12.93M

CLW at $35.30/share

Feb 28, 2012

Received

Compensation History

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During his time as CEO, Gordon L. Jones saw his compensation vary dramatically. In 2010, he earned about $858,000, which jumped to over $5.8 million in 2012. His pay included a salary and substantial bonuses tied to the company's performance, aligning his financial incentives with company success. Notably, during 2011, his performance bonus alone was around $756,000, representing his contributions to the company's financial health. His compensation structure emphasized a strong connection to the company’s EBITDA, making sure that as the company succeeded, so did he. This approach highlights how performance metrics can be effectively used to motivate and reward executives, which is a common focus in modern corporate governance.

Year

2012

Total Compensation

$6.02M

Salary

$841.67K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to align executive pay with company performance, focusing on variable compensation tied to financial and operational results.

Bonus

$1.06M

Board Justification

Annual bonus paid for performance in 2012, based on company and individual performance criteria.

Other

$830.78K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to 401(k), relocation expenses, and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$3.29M(76.68K RSUs)

Board Justification

Stock awards that vested in 2012, including performance shares and RSUs.

Performance Metrics

Based on company EBITDA performance and individual performance objectives.

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