People: Atmos Energy Corp (ATO)
ATO on New York Consolidated
44.87USD
20 May 2013
44.87USD
20 May 2013
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Volume
366,342
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487,461
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Summary
| Name | Age | Since | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Best |
66 | 2013 | Chairman of the Board |
Kim Cocklin |
61 | 2010 | President, Chief Executive Officer, Director |
Bret Eckert |
45 | 2012 | Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President |
Louis Gregory |
57 | 2000 | Senior Vice President, General Counsel |
Michael Haefner |
52 | 2008 | Senior Vice President - Human Resources |
Stephen Springer |
66 | 2005 | Director |
Richard Douglas |
65 | 2007 | Independent Director |
Ruben Esquivel |
69 | 2008 | Independent Director |
Richard Gordon |
63 | 2001 | Independent Director |
Robert Grable |
66 | 2009 | Independent Director |
Thomas Meredith |
71 | 1995 | Independent Director |
Nancy Quinn |
59 | 2004 | Independent Director |
Richard Sampson |
62 | 2012 | Independent Director |
Richard Ware |
66 | 1994 | Independent Director |
Biographies
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Robert Best |
Mr. Robert W. Best is Chairman of the Board of Atmos Energy Corp. Mr. Best joined Atmos Energy Corporation in March 1997 and served as chairman, president and chief executive officer until October 2008 and chairman and chief executive officer from October 2008 to October 2010, when he was appointed executive chairman. Prior to joining Atmos Energy, Mr. Best had an background in the natural gas industry, especially in the interstate pipeline, gas marketing and gas distribution segments of the industry, while serving in leadership roles at Consolidated Natural Gas Company, Transco Energy Company and Texas Gas Transmission Corporation during his 37-year career. Mr. Best also has outside board experience as a member of the boards of the Maguire Energy Institute in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited and the Gas Technology Institute, with leadership experience as chairman of the boards of Atmos Energy, American Gas Association, Southern Gas Association and Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce. As a result of his professional experience and leadership abilities, as well as possessing those attributes discussed in the “Qualifications for Directors” section, the Board has nominated Mr. Best to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. |
Kim Cocklin |
Mr. Kim R. Cocklin is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Atmos Energy Corp. Mr. Cocklin was promoted to lead Atmos Energy as President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2010 and has been on the Company’s senior management team since June 2006. Mr. Cocklin has over 31 years of experience in the natural gas industry, most of that serving in senior management positions at Atmos Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas Company and The Williams Companies. Mr. Cocklin has a background in the natural gas industry, including interstate pipeline companies, local distribution companies and gas treatment facilities. He also has experience in rates and regulatory matters, business development and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance matters. Mr. Cocklin has held leadership roles within natural gas industry associations, including the Southern Gas Association and American Gas Association. As a result of such professional experience and leadership abilities, as well as possessing those attributes discussed in the “Qualifications for Directors” section, the Board has nominated Mr. Cocklin to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. |
Bret Eckert |
Mr. Bret J. Eckert is Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Atmos Energy Corpo. He joined the Company in June 2012 as Senior Vice President, and on October 1, 2012 he was appointed Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Eckert was an Assurance Partner with Ernst & Young LLP where he developed accounting and financial experience in the natural gas industry over his 22-year career. |
Louis Gregory |
Mr. Louis P. Gregory is Senior Vice President, General Counsel of Atmos Energy Corp. |
Michael Haefner |
Mr. Michael E. Haefner is Senior Vice President - Human Resources of Atmos Energy Corp. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Haefner was a self-employed consultant and founder and president of Perform for Life, LLC from May 2007 to May 2008. Mr. Haefner previously served for 10 years as the Senior Vice President, Human Resources, of Sabre Holding Corporation, the parent company of Sabre Airline Solutions, Sabre Travel Network and Travelocity. |
Stephen Springer |
Mr. Stephen R. Springer is Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Mr. Springer’s professional career includes 32 years in the regulated and nonregulated energy industry, while holding leadership roles at Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Transco Energy Company and The Williams Companies. Mr. Springer’s knowledge of the natural gas industry includes natural gas transmission, marketing, supply, transportation, business development, distribution and gathering and processing segments of the industry. Mr. Springer also has outside board experience as a member of the boards of DCP Midstream Partners, LP and the Indiana University Foundation. |
Richard Douglas |
Mr. Richard W. Douglas is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Mr. Douglas gained leadership experience with Jones Lang LaSalle LLC, a global real estate management and investment firm and developed business and strategic planning while at The Staubach Company, a nationally real estate brokerage and services firm with international partnerships. Mr. Douglas also possesses outside board experience on numerous civic and nonprofit boards such as the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. In addition, Mr. Douglas has experience as a in community organizations such as the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce. |
Ruben Esquivel |
Mr. Ruben E. Esquivel is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Mr. Esquivel has led the community and corporate relations efforts for UT Southwestern, one of the nation’s academic medical and research institutions, for the past 17 years. During his 34-year career with AVO International, Mr. Esquivel gained leadership and managerial experience. Mr. Esquivel also has served as a on the boards of numerous publicly-held and non-profit organizations, including his past appointment as chairman of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, and chairman of several boards including the Dallas County Hospital District, North Texas Commission and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. As a result of his professional experience and leadership abilities, as well as possessing those attributes discussed in the “Qualifications for Directors” section, the Board has nominated Mr. Esquivel to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. |
Richard Gordon |
Mr. Richard K. Gordon is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. For both Juniper Capital LP and Juniper Energy LP, Mr. Gordon has been responsible for managing a portfolio comprised of approximately $2 billion of power generation, mineral, oil and gas, natural gas gathering and oilfield services assets for more than 10 years. Prior to working with Juniper Capital and Juniper Energy, Mr. Gordon spent 29 years working with such financial services firms as Dillon, Read & Co., The First Boston Corporation and Merrill Lynch & Co. At such firms, Mr. Gordon was responsible for investment banking activities related to energy and power companies, including natural gas distribution companies. |
Robert Grable |
Mr. Robert C. Grable is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Mr. Grable possesses advanced leadership skills developed as partner and one of seven founders of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, a regional law firm. Mr. Grable has experience in representing companies in the oil and gas industry, having represented oil and gas producers, pipelines and utilities in transactions, regulatory matters and litigation for over 32 years. Mr. Grable also has outside board experience as Trustee of the University of Texas Law Foundation and as an advisory board member for the local division of a global financial services firm. Mr. Grable is also a member of the McDonald Observatory and Astronomy Board of Visitors at the University of Texas at Austin. As a result of his professional experience and leadership abilities, as well as possessing those attributes discussed in the “Qualifications for Directors” section, the Board has nominated Mr. Grable to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. |
Thomas Meredith |
Dr. Thomas C. Meredith, Ed.D., is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Dr. Meredith has exhibited leadership skills over the past 15 years as an administrative and financial consultant to university boards and presidents, Commissioner of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia and Chancellor of the University of Alabama System. He also led an economic development task force for the State of Alabama, which led to the implementation of a economic development plan for that state. Dr. Meredith is a recognized consultant in executive leadership and board development matters and he has experience in supervising executive level accounting staff, which has added to his financial and macroeconomic knowledge and related skills. As a result of his professional experience and leadership abilities, as well as possessing those attributes discussed in the “Qualifications for Directors” section, the Board has nominated Dr. Meredith to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. |
Nancy Quinn |
Ms. Nancy K. Quinn is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Ms. Quinn provides senior financial and strategic advice, primarily to clients in the energy and natural resources industries. Prior to 1996, Ms. Quinn held a senior advisory role with the Beacon Group, focusing on energy industry private equity opportunities and merger and acquisition transactions. Ms. Quinn gained experience in independent exploration and production, as well as in diversified natural gas and oilfield service sectors, while holding leadership positions at such firms as PaineWebber Incorporated and Kidder, Peabody & Co. Incorporated. Ms. Quinn has corporate governance leadership experience as chair of the audit committee of Endeavor International and has outside board experience as a member of the boards of Endeavour International and Helix Energy Solutions Group. Ms. Quinn was also previously a member of the boards of Louis Dreyfus Natural Gas and DeepTech International. As a result of her professional experience and leadership abilities, as well as possessing those attributes discussed in the “Qualifications for Directors” section, the Board has nominated Ms. Quinn to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. |
Richard Sampson |
Mr. Richard A. Sampson is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corp. Mr. Sampson held a senior role in which he gained knowledge of portfolio management, investment concepts, strategies and analytical methodologies. Mr. Sampson’s 25 years in investment management has provided him with an understanding of global and domestic macroeconomics and capital market issues, financial markets, securities and a solid understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies. |
Richard Ware |
Mr. Richard Ware, II, is Independent Director of Atmos Energy Corporation. Mr. Ware has developed substantial knowledge of the financial services industry during his 37-year career with a nationally recognized banking institution. Mr. Ware’s background in assessing and overseeing complex financial matters, his leadership experience in supervising principal financial officers and his experience on the audit or finance committees of Atmos Energy, Southwest Coca Cola Bottling Company and the board of trustees of Southern Methodist University is a asset to the Company. |
Basic Compensation
| Name | Fiscal Year Total |
|---|---|
Robert Best |
4,079,400 |
Kim Cocklin |
7,319,130 |
Bret Eckert |
-- |
Louis Gregory |
2,036,220 |
Michael Haefner |
1,667,230 |
Stephen Springer |
-- |
Richard Douglas |
-- |
Ruben Esquivel |
-- |
Richard Gordon |
-- |
Robert Grable |
-- |
Thomas Meredith |
-- |
Nancy Quinn |
-- |
Richard Sampson |
-- |
Richard Ware |
-- |
As Of 29 Sep 2012
Options Compensation
| Name | Options | Value |
|---|---|---|
Robert Best |
548,461 | 4,294,167 |
Kim Cocklin |
0 | 0 |
Bret Eckert |
0 | 0 |
Louis Gregory |
29,895 | 206,341 |
Michael Haefner |
0 | 0 |
Stephen Springer |
0 | 0 |
Richard Douglas |
0 | 0 |
Ruben Esquivel |
0 | 0 |
Richard Gordon |
0 | 0 |
Robert Grable |
0 | 0 |
Thomas Meredith |
0 | 0 |
Nancy Quinn |
0 | 0 |
Richard Sampson |
0 | 0 |
Richard Ware |
0 | 0 |
| Name | Shares Traded | Price |
|---|---|---|
SWEETIN MARVIN L |
146 | $44.61 |
SWEETIN MARVIN L |
550 | $0.00 |
GREGORY LOUIS P |
5,500 | $0.00 |
HAEFNER MICHAEL E |
5,500 | $0.00 |
HAEFNER MICHAEL E |
1,464 | $44.61 |
COCKLIN KIM R |
12,000 | $0.00 |
GREGORY LOUIS P |
1,376 | $44.61 |
COCKLIN KIM R |
3,000 | $44.61 |
FORSYTHE CHRISTOPHER T |
532 | $44.61 |
FORSYTHE CHRISTOPHER T |
1,850 | $0.00 |
GRABLE ROBERT C |
133 | $42.27 |
WARE RICHARD II |
341 | $42.27 |
MEREDITH THOMAS C |
4,000 | $41.16 |
VAUGHAN CHARLES KENNETH |
25,000 | $40.17 |
GREGORY LOUIS P |
1,000 | $38.95 |
GRABLE ROBERT C |
157 | $35.70 |
WARE RICHARD II |
404 | $35.70 |
WARE RICHARD II |
24,047 | $0.00 |
VAUGHAN CHARLES KENNETH |
55,077 | $34.79 |
MEREDITH THOMAS C |
188 | $0.00 |
MEREDITH THOMAS C |
308 | $0.00 |
MEREDITH THOMAS C |
84 | $0.00 |
MEREDITH THOMAS C |
5,858 | $35.59 |
BEST ROBERT W |
8,472 | $0.00 |
COCKLIN KIM R |
6,085 | $34.67 |
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