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COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 6, 2018)

Filed April 6, 2018For Securities:FIX

Summary

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) announced a significant addition to its Board of Directors with the appointment of William J. Sandbrook, effective April 5, 2018. Mr. Sandbrook brings extensive leadership experience, most recently serving as President and CEO of U.S. Concrete, Inc., and holding prior executive roles at Oldcastle Inc. and its subsidiaries. His background includes over twenty-five years in the building materials and construction industries, with considerable experience as a CEO and a public company board member. This appointment is expected to enhance the Board's strategic oversight and operational expertise. Mr. Sandbrook's compensation for his directorship will align with the company's existing non-employee director compensation structure, which includes an annual retainer, committee fees, and stock awards. The company has also furnished a press release detailing this appointment as an exhibit to the filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of William J. Sandbrook to the Board of Directors as of April 5, 2018.
  • 2Mr. Sandbrook has a strong background in the building materials and construction industries, with over 25 years of experience.
  • 3He previously served as President and CEO of U.S. Concrete, Inc. and held executive positions at Oldcastle Inc.
  • 4Mr. Sandbrook possesses significant experience as a Chief Executive Officer and as a public company board member.
  • 5His directorship compensation will be consistent with other non-employee directors, including an annual retainer and stock awards.
  • 6The company filed a press release on April 6, 2018, announcing this director appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

William J. Sandbrook is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the building materials and construction industries. He most recently served as President and CEO of U.S. Concrete, Inc. and has held various leadership roles at Oldcastle Inc. and its subsidiaries. He also possesses experience as a public company board member.

Mr. Sandbrook's appointment is significant as he brings a wealth of operational and executive leadership experience, particularly within the construction and building materials sectors, which is directly relevant to Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s business. His expertise as a CEO and public company director is expected to strengthen the Board's strategic decision-making and governance.

Mr. Sandbrook will be compensated in line with Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s standard package for non-employee directors. This includes an annual retainer of $60,000, additional fees for committee chair or Board chairman roles, and an annual award of fully vested shares of common stock with a fair market value of $160,000 (effective post-2018 annual meeting).

According to the filing, there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Sandbrook and any other person pursuant to which he was elected to the Board. His appointment was based on the recommendation of the nominating and corporate governance committee.