Kevin Jackson
About Kevin Jackson
Kevin Jackson (age 62) is an independent, non‑employee Class I director of Crexendo (CXDO) with engineering and enterprise technology sales expertise; his term runs through the 2027 annual meeting . He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University and additional degrees in Computer Science and Math; his background spans supercomputer/electronics design (TI) and high‑performance sales/consulting across Teledyne companies, Hitachi, CSC (Oracle Partner of the Year), and The Hackett Group . The Board reported each director met at least 75% attendance in 2024; the Board held six meetings that year .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure/Notes | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments (and other companies) | Electrical design engineer (supercomputers, high‑tech products for geophysical industry and NASA) | Early career; dates not disclosed | Technical depth relevant to UCaaS/telecom |
| Teledyne (family of companies) | Engineering sales (top performer) | Dates not disclosed | Enterprise sales execution |
| Hitachi | Consulting (Midwest region) | Joined in 2000 | Enterprise accounts coverage |
| Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) | Represented CSC’s domestic Oracle sales team; Oracle Partner of the Year award | Dates not disclosed | Large‑scale enterprise software sales |
| The Hackett Group | Senior consulting/sales; represented 61 of Fortune 100 (avg client market cap $23B; largest $230B) | Dates not disclosed | C‑suite engagement and transformation programs |
External Roles
| Category | Company/Institution | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public company boards | None disclosed | — | No other public directorships cited in CXDO proxies |
| Private/Nonprofit boards | Not disclosed | — | Not listed in Jackson’s bio |
Board Governance
- Board/meeting attendance: Board met six times in 2024; each director attended at least 75% of Board and relevant committee meetings .
- Committees (membership during 2024):
- Audit: Williams (Chair), Goergen, Puri; Jackson is not listed as a member .
- Compensation: Goergen (Chair), Bash; Jackson is not listed as a member .
- Nominating: Bash (Chair), Goergen, Williams; Jackson is not listed as a member .
- Leadership: Jeff Korn serves as Chairman; Board states a majority of directors are independent under Nasdaq rules; committees are composed of independent directors .
- Policies: Anti‑hedging and anti‑pledging (margin/pledge) policy applies to directors unless pre‑approved by General Counsel .
Fixed Compensation
| Year | Cash Retainer ($000) | Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | $4K per quarter cash for non‑employee directors | Director cash program (in thousands) |
| 2024 (Kevin Jackson) | 16 | Same as above | Fees earned/paid in cash |
- Other compensation (Kevin Jackson): $21K for marketing consulting services in 2024; services ended October 31, 2024 (related‑party exposure) .
- Total 2024 director compensation (Kevin Jackson): $90K (cash $16K, option award grant‑date fair value $53K, other comp $21K; amounts in thousands) .
Performance Compensation
- Equity awards for directors are stock options granted at or above fair market value (exercise price = closing price on grant date). Options only have value if share price appreciates; no performance‑metric (e.g., TSR/EBITDA) plan is disclosed for directors .
- As of December 31, 2024, Jackson held unexercised options to purchase 15,000 shares (aggregate) .
- Grant timing/filing: Jackson received a director stock option grant on March 5, 2024; his Form 4 was filed late (see Insider Trades) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Other public company directorships | None disclosed in CXDO proxies for Kevin Jackson |
| Interlocks/overlaps with key customers/suppliers | None disclosed in CXDO proxies for Kevin Jackson |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering (SMU); additional degrees in Computer Science and Math .
- Technical: Supercomputer/electronics design (TI), exposure to NASA/geophysical compute workloads .
- Commercial: Top‑performing engineering sales (Teledyne), enterprise consulting/sales at Hitachi and CSC (Oracle Partner of the Year), and broad Fortune 100 client coverage at The Hackett Group .
- Board’s rationale: Valuable for engineering and sales expertise; Class I director; term to 2027 .
Equity Ownership
| As‑Of Date | Shares Owned | Options/RSUs Counted (within 60 days) | Total Beneficial Ownership | % of Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024‑06‑10 | 0 | 3,125 | 3,125 | <1% (starred in table) |
| 2025‑10‑06 | 0 | 16,875 | 16,875 | <1% (starred in table) |
- Director option position: 15,000 unexercised options as of 12/31/2024 (aggregate) .
- Anti‑hedging/pledging: Company prohibits hedging, options trading, trading on margin or pledging of company stock without pre‑approval; applies to directors .
Insider Trades and Filings
| Date/Period | Filing/Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | Option grant (director award) | Form 4 for this grant was filed late due to delay in obtaining SEC codes; filed on Aug 14, 2024 . |
Potential Conflicts / Related‑Party Considerations
- Consulting payments: Kevin Jackson received $21K for marketing consulting services in 2024; these services ended Oct 31, 2024 (raises related‑party optics; amount below the company’s $120K “Related Party Transaction” approval threshold but still noteworthy) .
- Late Section 16 filing: Form 4 for the Mar 5, 2024 option grant filed Aug 14, 2024 (administrative/codes delay) .
- Policy framework: Related‑party transactions require approval by independent directors; threshold defined at >$120K (company policy) .
Governance Assessment
- Positives:
- Relevant domain expertise (engineering + enterprise sales/consulting) aligned to CXDO’s UCaaS/SaaS strategy .
- Attendance threshold met in 2024; Board functioning with majority independent directors and independent committees .
- Director pay structure skewed to equity options (alignment via share price appreciation), modest cash retainer ($4K/quarter) .
- Watch items / RED FLAGS:
- Related‑party optics: $21K 2024 consulting fees to Jackson (ended 10/31/24) .
- Section 16 timeliness: Late Form 4 for Mar 5, 2024 grant (filed Aug 14, 2024) .
- Ownership alignment: Small beneficial ownership (<1%); 0 common shares held as of 2024 and 2025 snapshots; alignment primarily via options .
- Committee impact: Not serving on Audit, Compensation, or Nominating committees—limits direct influence on key governance levers .
Overall: Jackson brings credible technical/commercial experience, but investors should monitor independence optics from prior consulting payments and ensure continued improvement in ownership alignment and timely Section 16 compliance .