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James R. Brickman

Chief Executive Officer at Green Brick Partners
Board
Since October 27, 2024
Age
73 years
Education
Earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Southern Methodist University.
Tenure
Joined GRBK as a director in October 2014 and began serving as Chief Executive Officer on October 27, 2024.

Also at Green Brick Partners

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Jed Dolson
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Jeffery D. Cox
Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Neal Suit
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

About

James R. Brickman is a 73-year-old executive with extensive experience in real estate development, construction, and finance.

He earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, establishing a strong academic foundation for his career.

Beginning his tenure at GRBK as a director in October 2014, he has leveraged over 40 years of industry experience to drive the company’s growth. He assumed his current role as Chief Executive Officer on October 27, 2024, following a distinguished career in various leadership roles in real estate and finance.

$GRBK Performance Under James R. Brickman

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
JBGL Builder Finance LLC Founding Manager and Advisor 2010 Formed and advised the company
JBGL Capital LP Founding Manager and Advisor 2008 Formed and advised the company
Various Joint Ventures and Limited Partnerships Manager N/A Managed ventures that developed low/high-rise office buildings, multifamily and condominium homes, single-family homes, and supervised a property management company
Princeton Homes Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer N/A Developed land, constructed single-family custom homes, and managed built apartments
Princeton Realty Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer N/A Developed land, constructed single-family custom homes, and managed apartments

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,516,667 Annual (Fiscal Year 2024, effective Nov 1, 2024)Base salary reflecting a pro-rated increase from $1,500,000 to $1,600,000 effective November 1, 2024
Stock Awards$3,146,000 As per grant issuance in 2024Aggregate grant date fair value of Common Stock issued under FASB ASC Topic 718; includes 50% of the Annual Incentive Bonus awarded in stock
All Other Compensation$13,420 Annual (periodic contributions during 2024)Includes a 401(k) match of $12,420 and HSA contributions

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Bonus Performance Compensation

MetricValueWeightThreshold PayoutTarget PayoutMaximum PayoutAdditional Details
Operational & Financial PerformanceN/A25% 50% payout 100% payout 200% payout Up to 50% may be paid in equity at Committee discretion
EPS PerformanceN/A25% 50% payout 100% payout 200% payout Up to 50% may be paid in equity at Committee discretion
Relative TSRN/A20% 50% payout 100% payout 200% payout Up to 50% may be paid in equity at Committee discretion
Strategic ObjectivesN/A30% 50% payout 100% payout 200% payout Up to 50% may be paid in equity at Committee discretion

Bonus Opportunity Amounts:

  • Threshold: $1,749,750
  • Target: $3,499,500
  • Maximum: $6,999,000

Grant Details:

  • Grant Date: March 5, 2024
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $3,146,000
  • Grant Date Stock Price (context): $56.49 as of December 31, 2024
  • Vesting: Determined by performance requirements with up to 50% paid in equity at the discretion of the Compensation Committee per the 2014 Omnibus Plan

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricValueWeightThreshold PayoutTarget PayoutMaximum PayoutAdditional Details
Annual Incentive Opportunity$3,499,500 100%50% payout 100% payout 200% payout Comprises equal cash and stock components: $3,499,500 cash and $3,499,500 stock