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Rex D. Geveden

President and CEO at BWX Technologies
Since January 1, 2017
Age
63 years
Education
Holds bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from Murray State University.
Tenure
Joined BWXT in October 2015 as Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2017.

Also at BWX Technologies

KMM
Kevin M. McCoy
President of Government Operations
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Omar F. Meguid
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
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Robb A. LeMasters
Senior Vice President and CFO

About

Rex D. Geveden is a seasoned executive with a strong foundation in physics and leadership experience across both government and private sectors. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from Murray State University, establishing a solid technical base that has supported his expansive career.

His professional journey began with a remarkable 17-year tenure at NASA, where he played key roles including Associate Administrator and managed a technical portfolio valued at $16 billion. This period honed his strategic and operational expertise, paving the way for subsequent leadership roles.

At BWXT, his impact has been significant. He joined the company in October 2015 as Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2017, a transition that has been instrumental in advancing the company's high-consequence technology programs and commercial manufacturing operations.

Beyond his primary responsibilities at BWXT, he has also enhanced his industry influence through board memberships, such as with TTM Technologies, Inc., further highlighting his commitment to excellence and leadership in the broader technology and manufacturing sectors.

$BWXT Performance Under Rex D. Geveden

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
BWXTChief Operating OfficerOct 2015 – Dec 2016Prior to becoming President & CEO
Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedExecutive Vice PresidentSince 2013 – pre-BWXTLed 2 of 4 operating segments
Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedPresident of Teledyne DALSA, Inc.From 2014 – pre-BWXT
Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedPresident and CEO of Teledyne Scientific and Imaging, LLC2011 – 2013
Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedPresident of Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. and Engineered Systems Segment2007 – 2011
NASAAssociate AdministratorNot specifiedResponsible for technical operations of a $16B portfolio; 17-year career

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
TTM Technologies, Inc.Chairman of the Board of DirectorsSince 2021Director since 2018

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Annual Base Salary$975,000January 2023 with adjustment in April 2023Base salary increased by $50,000 effective April 2023
Thrift Plan Contributions$22,887Year-round50% match on contributions up to 6% of salary
Restoration Plan Contributions$44,275Year-round50% match on the first 6% of deferral contributions
Perquisites$12,650Year-roundFinancial planning services

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Compensation (EICP)

Metric [Unit]ThresholdTargetMaximumActualWeighting
Operating Income [USD millions]$333.4M (50% payout)$392.3M (100% payout)$451.1M (200% payout)$393.7M (100% payout)70% of Financial (90% total)
Operating Cash Flow [USD millions]$296.0M (50% payout)$348.2M (100% payout)$400.4M (200% payout)$369.9M (100% payout)20% of Financial (90% total)
TRIR [Ratio]0.800.640.540.76Part of Individual (9-10% total)
DART [Ratio]0.340.270.220.40Part of Individual (9-10% total)

Additional Details:

  • Total target EICP payout: $1,112,500 with earnings from salary of $962,500.
  • Evaluation period for performance: 2023.
  • Payout is calculated as: Salary x Target Percentage x (Financial Multiplier + Individual Performance Result).
  • Safety performance adjustments reduced the individual performance weight from 10% to 9%.

Performance Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs)

ComponentDetailValue/Condition
Weighting – Adjusted EBITDAPerformance weight40%
Weighting – Average ROICPerformance weight40%
Weighting – Relative TSRPerformance weight20%
Adjusted EBITDA GrowthThreshold90% of target
Adjusted EBITDA GrowthTargetBased on 7% growth rate
Adjusted EBITDA GrowthMaximumBased on 12% growth rate
Average ROICThreshold9.7%
Average ROICTarget12.1%
Average ROICMaximum14.5%
Relative TSRThreshold25th percentile of S&P Aerospace & Defense Index
Relative TSRTarget50th percentile
Relative TSRMaximum75th percentile
Vesting ScheduleVesting condition100% vesting on February 27, 2026
Shares – Vesting OutcomeNumber of shares at different performance levels20,421 (Threshold), 40,842 (Target), 81,684 (Maximum)
Evaluation PeriodPerformance measurement periodJanuary 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025

Stock Options (Time-Based Vesting)

ComponentDetailValue/Condition
Grant DateDate of option grantFebruary 27, 2023
Grant Date Fair ValueValuation at grant$840,005
Exercise PricePrice to exercise the options$61.70
Number of OptionsTotal options granted52,731
Vesting ScheduleVesting tranche details: 1/3 on first anniversary, then equal installments1/3 on February 27, 2024, remainder on February 27, 2025 and 2026
Expiration DateOption expiration dateFebruary 27, 2033