John M. Mount, Jr.
CHEMEDAbout John M. Mount, Jr.
Independent director of Chemed Corporation since 2022; age 56. Currently Chief Commercial Officer at Q Mixers (since March 2023), following 20+ years in marketing and sales leadership at The Coca-Cola Company (VP roles in Sports Marketing, Customer Marketing, Commercial & Sales; led The Kroger total beverage team) and earlier general management and sales roles at RJR Nabisco. Holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. from Denison University .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Mixers | Chief Commercial Officer | Began March 2023 | Leads national accounts and field sales customer teams |
| The Coca-Cola Company | Vice President roles: Sports Marketing; Customer Marketing; Commercial & Sales | Over two decades | Led Kroger total beverage team; deep marketing/sales background |
| RJR Nabisco | General management and sales roles | Several years | Early career operating and sales experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not disclosed | — | — | The 2025 proxy biography for Mr. Mount does not list other public company directorships . |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board affirmatively determined Mr. Mount is independent under NYSE standards .
- Board/Meeting attendance: In 2024, the Board met 5 times; all directors attended at least 80% of Board and applicable Committee meetings. Mr. Mount attended the 2024 Annual Meeting (exceptions were Messrs. Hutton and Heaney) .
- Board leadership: Roles of CEO and Chair are separated; Chair (Mr. Walsh) is independent. Executive sessions are held at Board meetings .
| Committee | Membership | Chair? | Financial Expert Designation | 2024 Committee Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | Member | No | Yes (SEC-defined “Audit Committee Financial Expert”) | 7 |
| Compensation | Not a member | No | N/A | 3 |
| Nominating | Not a member | No | N/A | 1 |
- Audit Committee credentials: Audit Committee report lists members including John M. Mount, Jr.; chaired by Patrick P. Grace; all members independent .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2024 Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | $115,500 |
| Stock Awards | $166,273 |
| All Other Compensation | — |
| Total | $281,773 |
- Fee schedule (non-employee directors): $80,000 annual fee; $3,000 per Board meeting; committee membership annual fees—Audit $15,000 (member), Compensation $12,000, Nominating $10,000; committee chairs—Audit $30,000, Compensation $20,000, Nominating $15,000; committee meeting fees $1,000 ($500 if same day as Board). Fully vested annual stock awards granted to non-employee directors; in May 2024, directors received fully vested awards of 284 shares (approx. $160,273) .
- Deferred Compensation: $6,000 credited annually to the Director Deferred Compensation Plan to purchase Capital Stock; Mr. Mount participated in 2024 .
Performance Compensation
| Performance Metric | Applies to Director Compensation? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TSR | No | Non-employee director grants are fully vested stock awards; no performance-conditioned equity disclosed |
| Revenue growth | No | No performance metrics tied to director compensation disclosed |
| EBITDA/Operating metrics | No | No PSUs/options for directors disclosed; awards are time-vested at grant (fully vested) |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Roles | Interlocks/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not disclosed | — | — | The proxy does not disclose current public company boards for Mr. Mount; no interlocks noted with CHE customers/suppliers . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep marketing/sales leadership experience from The Coca-Cola Company; CCO role at Q Mixers .
- MBA (University of Notre Dame); B.A. (Denison University) .
- Audit Committee Financial Expert designation under SEC regulations .
- Independent director per Board determination .
Equity Ownership
| Ownership Category | Shares |
|---|---|
| Direct and Thrift Plan | 653 |
| Options Exercisable (within 60 days) | — |
| Trusteeships/Family Holdings | — |
| Total Beneficial Ownership | 653 |
| Ownership % of Class | Not shown (<1.0%) |
- Stock ownership guidelines: Non-employee directors must retain 5× annual board retainer—$400,000 in 2024. The Compensation Committee administers these guidelines; as of 12/31/2024, all directors and named executives have met the guidelines or are pursuing plans to meet them within the allotted timeframe .
- Section 16 compliance: All insiders filed timely in 2024 except Ms. Lindell (10-day late sale); no delinquencies noted for Mr. Mount .
Governance Assessment
- Committee assignments and effectiveness: Mr. Mount serves on the Audit Committee and is designated a financial expert, supporting Board oversight of financial reporting, compliance, and risk with at least annual ERM reviews; Audit Committee members are independent .
- Independence and engagement: Independent status, ≥80% attendance threshold met, and presence at 2024 annual meeting indicate solid engagement. Board holds executive sessions and maintains separated Chair/CEO roles to enhance independence .
- Compensation mix and alignment: 2024 compensation balanced between cash ($115,500) and equity ($166,273) via fully vested stock awards; participation in the Director Deferred Compensation Plan adds ongoing stock accumulation and alignment .
- Ownership alignment: Beneficial ownership disclosed at 653 shares; directors must maintain holdings equal to $400,000; company states directors are meeting or working toward compliance per policy .
- Conflicts/related-party exposure: Proxy discloses related-party employment for the CEO’s son; no related-party transactions disclosed concerning Mr. Mount. Company maintains formal related-person transaction review policy overseen by the Audit Committee .
RED FLAGS: None disclosed specific to Mr. Mount (no Section 16 delinquencies; no related-party transactions; independent status maintained) .