In 2011, Russell Gerdin earned $207.69K in total compensation at Heartland Express, primarily from $207.69K salary. Has donated $72.70M in stock to charitable causes. Led Heartland Express as CEO for 31 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Russell Gerdin, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2011
Total Compensation
$207.69K
Salary
$207.69K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$0.00
Salary
$207.69KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain well-qualified executives, provide incentives for achievement of corporate goals, and align management interests with stockholders.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No cash bonuses were paid during 2011 to the Named Executive Officers.
Other Compensation
$0.00Board Justification
No other compensation was reported for Russell Gerdin in 2011.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards were granted in 2011; all previously issued stock awards for executive officers were fully vested as of March 7, 2007.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for compensation were based on the company's operating performance, operating margin, revenue and net income growth rates.
Russell Gerdin
Founder and Ex-CEO of Heartland Express
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Transportation & Logistics - Transportation
Sector of Economy
Industrials
Born
January 1, 1941 - 84 years ago
CEO of Heartland Express for
31 years 8 months (Jan 1980 - Sep 2011)
Previous Experience
Founder of Heartland Express, Inc.
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Holdings
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Charitable Transactions
8,015,000 shares
HTLD
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