Curtis A. Campbell
JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATESAbout Curtis A. Campbell
Curtis A. Campbell, age 53, has served as an independent director of Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) since 2021. He is President of Global Consumer Tax and Chief Product Officer at H&R Block (since 2024) and is CEO‑elect, effective January 1, 2026. Prior roles include CEO of TaxAct, President of Software at Blucora, Managing VP of Consumer Auto at Capital One, and VP of Product Management & Strategy at Intuit. He holds a Master’s in International Business from the University of South Carolina .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaxAct | Chief Executive Officer | Through 2023 | Led technology-enabled consumer tax solutions; digital product leadership |
| Blucora (TaxAct) | President, Software | 2018–2022 | Led TaxAct; sold in 2022; continued leadership post-transaction |
| Capital One Financial | Managing VP, Consumer Auto | 2017–2018 | Consumer finance operations and product oversight |
| Intuit | VP, Product Management & Strategy | 2014–2017 | Digital product development; customer experience focus |
| Jack Henry Board | Director | Since 2021 | Governance and compensation committee service; governance oversight |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure/Start | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) | President, Global Consumer Tax; Chief Product Officer; CEO‑elect | 2024; CEO on Jan 1, 2026 | Executive role; no JKHY related-party disclosure |
| Other public company boards | — | — | None disclosed in JKHY proxy |
Board Governance
- Independence: Determined independent under Nasdaq rules; eight of ten nominees independent, including Campbell .
- Committee assignments (FY2025): Governance Committee Chair; Human Capital & Compensation Committee member .
- Historical committee service: Risk & Compliance member (FY2021, FY2022); Governance member (FY2021, FY2022) .
- Attendance and engagement: The Board held 4 regular and 2 special meetings; each director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings; independent directors held 4 executive sessions; Lead Director leads executive sessions at each Board meeting .
- Board structure and limits: Majority independent board; directors limited to 3 other public company boards; age cap 72; 12‑year term limit for directors first elected after May 14, 2021; proxy access and majority vote standard in uncontested elections .
Committee history (chronological):
| Period | Governance Committee | Risk & Compliance Committee | Human Capital & Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | Member | Member | — |
| FY2022 | Member | Member | — |
| FY2025 | Chair | — | Member |
Fixed Compensation
| Component (FY2025) | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board retainer (cash) | $70,000 | Paid quarterly |
| Governance Committee Chair retainer (cash) | $15,000 | Additional chair fee |
| HC&C Committee member retainer (cash) | $15,000 | Committee membership fee |
| Total cash fees (Campbell) | $110,000 | Per director compensation table |
| Meeting fees | None | Not paid; retainer-based structure |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Element | Grant Date/Structure | Number/Status | Grant-Date Fair Value | Vesting/Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual RSU grant (non-employee directors) | Annual | Unvested RSUs: 1,159 as of 6/30/2025 | $199,870 (Campbell FY2025) | Vests from one Annual Meeting to next; earlier of day before Annual Meeting or Nov 15, 2025 |
| Director equity plan policy | FY2025 standard | — | $200,000 | Paid in RSUs to directors |
| Deferred compensation election | FY2025 | Campbell deferred part/all of RSU award | — | Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan |
Performance conditions for director awards:
| Metric | Condition |
|---|---|
| Director equity performance metrics | None (director RSUs are time-based; no PSUs for directors) |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Entity | Relationship to Campbell | Relationship to JKHY | Potential Conflict/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| H&R Block | Executive role | Not disclosed as JKHY customer/supplier | No related-party transaction disclosed for Campbell |
| Related-party transactions (JKHY) | — | Customers/providers tied to other directors | No transactions identified for Campbell; others reviewed/approved and below Nasdaq thresholds |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Digital product, cloud computing, infrastructure, and customer experience expertise; senior leadership credentials from Intuit, Capital One, TaxAct .
- Governance leadership as Governance Committee Chair; active role in director nominations and succession planning .
- Board skills matrix emphasizes technology/innovation and strategic/M&A capabilities across the board; Campbell contributes digital and product expertise .
Equity Ownership
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (shares) | 4,784 | Less than 1% of shares outstanding; excludes deferred RSUs |
| Unvested RSUs (director) | 1,159 | Scheduled to vest near Annual Meeting (Nov 2025) |
| Deferred RSUs | 2,156 | Vested and deferred; settlement upon separation or per election |
| Ownership guidelines (directors) | 5x annual cash retainer | 5‑year compliance window; retain 75% of net shares until met |
| Compliance status | In compliance or within window | As of 6/30/2025 for all directors |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited | No hedging, short sales, pledging, or public options trading |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director with relevant fintech and digital product background; Governance Chair and HC&C member roles demonstrate board effectiveness; attendance at or above 75% and regular executive sessions support robust oversight .
- Alignment: Director equity paid in RSUs with clear vesting; stock ownership guidelines require meaningful skin‑in‑the‑game; hedging/pledging bans enhance alignment .
- Compensation structure: Balanced cash retainer plus equity; Campbell elected deferral under non-employee director plan, signaling long-term alignment; no meeting fees or options; annual equity standardized at ~$200k .
- Conflicts and related-party risk: No related-party transactions disclosed for Campbell; committee independence affirmed; Meridian engaged as independent compensation consultant; no insider participation or required interlock disclosures tied to Campbell .
- Watchpoints: External CEO responsibilities at H&R Block beginning 2026 may increase time commitments; JKHY mitigates with limits on outside boards (max three) and term/age limits . Section 16(a) compliance for FY2025 reported timely, indicating sound reporting controls .
Insider reporting and compliance:
- Delinquent Section 16(a): None reported for FY2025; all required filings timely .
- Trading policy: Strict prohibitions on hedging, pledging, derivatives, margin accounts, and standing orders beyond three business days; Rule 10b5‑1 plans permitted per policy .