In 2015, Gregory L. Werner earned $4.53M in total compensation at Werner Enterprises, primarily from $484.62K salary. Most recently sold 5,053 shares in Feb 2015. Currently holds stock worth $97.96M. Has donated $792.95K in stock to charitable causes. Led Werner Enterprises as CEO for 8 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Gregory L. Werner, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2015
Total Compensation
$4.53M
Salary
$484.62K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$4.05M
Salary
$484.62KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented executives, aligning their interests with those of stockholders and rewarding performance.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No annual cash bonus was awarded for 2015 due to his resignation and changing role in the Company.
Other Compensation
$4.05MBoard Justification
This includes a cash severance benefit of $4.0 million, payable in ten semi-annual installments of $400,000 each, and payment of COBRA premiums for continuation of health benefits for a period of 18 months.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Gregory L. Werner forfeited 100% of his 2015 stock award upon his resignation on August 27, 2015, representing the unvested portions of such awards.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for 2015 included achieving specified earnings per diluted share performance objectives.
Gregory L. Werner
Ex-CEO of Werner Enterprises
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Transportation & Logistics - Transportation
Sector of Economy
Industrials
Born
July 1, 1960 - 65 years ago
CEO of Werner Enterprises for
8 years 6 months (Feb 2007 - Aug 2015)
Previous Experience
President and COO of Werner Enterprises
Holdings
Track Gregory L. Werner's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$2.70M
$2.70M
112,486 WERN shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Gregory L. Werner didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WERN112,486 shares worth $3.33M.
This is 23% and $621.97K more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
26,816 shares
WERN
Recent Charitable Transactions
4,100 shares
WERN
Dec 16, 2019
Charity
5,000 shares
WERN
Dec 18, 2018
Charity
3,960 shares
WERN
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
5,556 shares
WERN
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
8,200 shares
WERN
Dec 31, 2015
Charity
Insider Trading
Gregory L. Werner's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
4,100 shares
WERN
Dec 16, 2019
Charity
5,000 shares
WERN
Dec 18, 2018
Charity
3,960 shares
WERN
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
5,556 shares
WERN
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
8,200 shares
WERN
Dec 31, 2015
Charity
$158.51K
WERN at $31.37/share
Feb 19, 2015
Sale
45,000 shares
WERN
Feb 10, 2015
Received
$304.60K
WERN at $29.45/share
Dec 9, 2014
Sale
$183.13K
WERN at $24.13/share
Dec 6, 2013
Sale
250,000 shares
WERN
Dec 14, 2012
Charity
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