In 2023, Martin A. Kropelnicki earned $2.57M in total compensation at California Water Service Group, including $1.05M salary and $1.45M bonus. Most recently acquired 274,762 shares in Mar 2025. Currently holds stock worth $6.29M. Has donated $1.35M in stock to charitable causes. Has led California Water Service Group for over 12 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Martin A. Kropelnicki, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$2.57M
Salary
$1.05M
Bonus
$1.45M
Other
$69.56K
Salary
$1.05MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based pay that aligns executive compensation with the long-term interests of stockholders and customers, ensuring competitive compensation to attract and retain talented officers.
Bonus
$1.45MBoard Justification
Annual performance-based short-term at-risk compensation representing a payout of 138% of target based on performance metrics for 2023.
Other Compensation
$69.56KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes 401(k) matching contributions, personal use of company vehicle, and supplemental medical reimbursement.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards vested in 2023 as the performance-based RSUs and time-based RSAs are subject to future vesting conditions.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for 2023 included water quality, customer service, infrastructure investment, and budget to actual performance (EPS).
Martin A. Kropelnicki
CEO of California Water Service Group
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
May 15, 1967 - 58 years ago
CEO of California Water Service Group for
12 years 3 months (Sep 2013 - Present)
Previous Experience
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of California Water Service Group
Holdings
Track Martin A. Kropelnicki's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$110.22K
$110.22K
6,000 CWT shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Martin A. Kropelnicki didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CWT6,000 shares worth $269.28K.
This is 144.31% and $159.06K more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
30,075 shares
CWT
Recent Charitable Transactions
$151.70K
CWT at $50.57/share
Nov 22, 2023
Charity
$175.32K
CWT at $58.44/share
Nov 9, 2022
Charity
$156.67K
CWT at $65.28/share
Aug 6, 2021
Charity
$98.71K
CWT at $51.95/share
Nov 17, 2020
Charity
$233.34K
CWT at $59.83/share
Nov 22, 2019
Charity
$202.01K
CWT at $44.89/share
Nov 7, 2018
Charity
Insider Trading
Martin A. Kropelnicki's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
274,762 shares
CWT
Mar 3, 2025
Received
$500.17K
CWT at $49.62/share
Jun 5, 2024
Received
0 shares
CWT
Mar 5, 2024
Received
$457.33K
CWT at $45.37/share
Mar 5, 2024
Received
$667.29K
CWT at $45.53/share
Mar 1, 2024
Received
$151.70K
CWT at $50.57/share
Nov 22, 2023
Charity
$468.05K
CWT at $58.83/share
Mar 7, 2023
Received
16,034 shares
CWT
Mar 3, 2023
Received
$175.32K
CWT at $58.44/share
Nov 9, 2022
Charity
8,861 shares
CWT
Mar 3, 2022
Received
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Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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