James E. Cline served as the President and CEO of Trex Company, Inc. from August 2015 until his retirement in April 2020. He has a solid background in finance, holding a B.S.B.A. degree in Accounting from Bowling Green State University....

James E. Cline served as the President and CEO of Trex Company, Inc. from August 2015 until his retirement in April 2020. He has a solid background in finance, holding a B.S.B.A. degree in Accounting from Bowling Green State University. Before joining Trex, he held various roles including President of Harsco GasServ and VP of Finance at several companies. During his time at Trex, he focused on growth and sustainability in the decking industry, leading the company during a period of significant product innovation. Cline's compensation peaked in 2020, where he earned a total of approximately $1.72 million, including a substantial portion in vested stock options. He also actively participated in insider trading, noting significant fluctuations in his stock holdings, with values reaching as high as $6.75 million in early 2020. Post-retirement, he took on the role of Chairman of the Board, continuing to influence the direction of Trex Company.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Trex Company CEOs

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James E. Cline

Ex-CEO of Trex Company

Education

B.S.B.A. degree in accounting from Bowling Green State University.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1959 - 66 years ago

CEO of Trex Company for

4 years 8 months (Aug 2015 - Apr 2020)

Previous Experience

President of Harsco GasServ, Vice President and Controller of Harsco GasServ, various roles with Huffy Corporation.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of James E. Cline

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Cynthia M. M. Dyer

CEO of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.08M

Bonus

$2.62M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$881.55K

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Michael H. Thaman

CEO of Owens Corning

2019 Compensation

Stock

$2.00M

Salary

$965.91K

Bonus

$282.02K

Other

$88.93K

Total Holdings

$118.49M

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Jesse Singh

CEO of The AZEK Company

2023 Compensation

Stock

$234.19K

Salary

$825.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$75.76K

Total Holdings

$41.06M

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Nicholas I. Fink

CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.31M

Salary

$1.24M

Bonus

$1.97M

Other

$275.23K

Total Holdings

$19.20M

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Robert Buck

CEO of TopBuild Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.28M

Salary

$970.83K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$14.19K

Total Holdings

$20.86M

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Douglas C. Yearley, Jr.

CEO of Toll Brothers

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.20M

Bonus

$7.80M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$44.98M

Holdings

See how much did James E. Cline make over time.

Throughout his tenure at Trex, James E. Cline's stock holdings experienced notable fluctuations. As of early 2020, his holdings peaked, reflecting values around $6.75 million. However, these values saw a decrease throughout the year, hitting lows of around $3.40 million...

Throughout his tenure at Trex, James E. Cline's stock holdings experienced notable fluctuations. As of early 2020, his holdings peaked, reflecting values around $6.75 million. However, these values saw a decrease throughout the year, hitting lows of around $3.40 million by late 2020. His active participation in buying and selling shares indicates a strategic approach to managing his wealth, with his holdings showcasing the growing value of Trex shares as the company expanded its market presence. The variations highlight not just the volatility common in the stock market but also Cline's keen sense for timing in his financial decisions.

Total Stock Sold

$10.15M

TREX

$10.15M

613,490 TREX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James E. Cline didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra TREX613,490 shares worth $35.08M.
This is 245.63% and $24.93M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of James E. Cline.

TREX

$120.03K

TREX at $76.50/share

Jul 24, 2024

Received

TREX

$120.03K

TREX at $69.38/share

Jul 26, 2023

Received

TREX

$120.00K

TREX at $60.73/share

Jul 27, 2022

Received

TREX

$1.80M

TREX at $97.86/share

Aug 4, 2021

Sale

TREX

$110.03K

TREX at $95.10/share

Jul 28, 2021

Received

TREX

$923.80K

TREX at $102.85/share

May 12, 2021

Sale

TREX

$1.16M

TREX at $92.13/share

Feb 24, 2021

Sale

TREX

$1.66M

TREX at $137.59/share

Aug 5, 2020

Sale

TREX

$17.31K

TREX at $139.63/share

Jul 29, 2020

Received

TREX

$1.31M

TREX at $108.26/share

May 6, 2020

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did James E. Cline make over time.

In 2020, James E. Cline earned a total compensation of approximately $1.72 million. This figure includes a base salary of around $195,000, alongside a significant amount in vested stock options valued at about $1.28 million, which were based on performance metrics. Cline did not receive a bonus that year, indicating an emphasis on long-term incentives rather than short-term gains. His overall compensation strategy aimed to align well with shareholder interests, promoting company performance through stock-based rewards. Prior to 2020, his compensation was lower in 2018 at roughly $635,578, showcasing how his earnings increased as he successfully led Trex during important growth stages.

Year

2020

Total Compensation

$1.49M

Salary

$195.08K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain key talent, aligning interests with stockholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2020.

Other

$21.27K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions, car allowance, and life insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$1.28M(1.28M RSU)

Board Justification

Includes performance-based restricted stock units that vested at target upon retirement.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include achievement of financial goals related to EBITDA and stockholder return.

Other Trex Company CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Trex Company

Ronald W. Kaplan

Ex-CEO of Trex Company

January 2008 - August 2015

Bryan H. Fairbanks

CEO of Trex Company

April 2020 - Present