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William D. Nash

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director at CARMAX
Board
Since September 2016
Age
54 years
Tenure
Joined KMX in 1997 as an auction manager and advanced through roles as Vice President in 2007, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services in 2011, Executive Vice President in 2012, and finally became President in February 2016 before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors in September 2016.

Also at CARMAX

CJW
Charles Joseph Wilson
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
DCN
Darren C. Newberry
Senior Vice President, Store and CEC Execution
DLC
Diane L. Cafritz
Executive Vice President, Human Resources, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer

About

William D. Nash is a seasoned executive who has dedicated a significant part of his career to KMX, where he began his journey in 1997 as an auction manager. Over the years, he progressively earned promotions and assumed extensive leadership responsibilities, demonstrating a consistent commitment to driving growth and operational excellence within the company.

Throughout his tenure, his leadership evolved from merchandising to human resources and administrative services, reflecting his adaptability and strategic insight. This progression saw him rising from Vice President roles to senior executive positions, ultimately leading to his appointment as President in February 2016 and his subsequent promotion to Chief Executive Officer and Director in September 2016.

At 54 years old, his experience spans decades of both operational and strategic contributions that have been pivotal in transforming the company’s trajectory. His background, marked by this steady rise through the ranks, highlights his skill in managing complex business environments and the trust placed in him by the organization’s leadership and stakeholders.

$KMX Performance Under William D. Nash

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
CarMax (KMX)Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Administrative Services2012 – Feb 2016 Oversaw human resources, IT, procurement, loss prevention, employee health & safety, and facilities
CarMax (KMX)Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Administrative Services2011 Promoted in 2011 to manage HR and administrative services
CarMax (KMX)Vice President and Senior Vice President of MerchandisingBefore 2011 Served in these roles prior to 2011
CarMax (KMX)Vice President of Auction ServicesUnknown Promoted after serving as Auction Manager
CarMax (KMX)Auction Manager1997 – Unknown Joined CarMax in 1997 as an Auction Manager
Circuit CityAccounting RolesBefore 1997 Held a variety of accounting roles; he is also a former CPA

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary $1,231,776 Fiscal 2024Unchanged from prior fiscal year by the Compensation Committee
All Other Compensation $259,579 Fiscal 2024Includes Personal Use of Company Plane: $106,926 ; Retirement Savings Plan Contribution: $19,800 ; Deferred Compensation Account Contributions: $117,093 ; Other (tax/financial planning services, matching charitable gifts): $15,760

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Incentive Bonus

MetricValue
Base Salary$1,231,776
Target Percentage of Base Salary175%
Target Incentive Amount$2,155,608
Actual Incentive Bonus$1,431,324
Maximum Incentive Amount$4,311,216
Performance Adjustment Factor66.4%
EBIT ThresholdsAbove $935 million (+50%) and $962 million (+100%)
Vesting ScheduleN/A – Cash-based award paid at fiscal year-end

Long-Term Equity Awards

MetricValue
Number of PSUs Granted23,648 units
First-Year Performance Adjustment Factor38%
PSU Vesting Period3 years
Grant DateMay 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value (PSUs)$2,499,996
Grant Date Stock Price$70.48 per share
Stock Options Granted257,732 options
Stock Options Vesting25% increments annually over 4 years
Exercise Price$70.48 per share
Outstanding PSUs (as of May 31, 2024)296,997 units (weighted average fair value: $71.11 per share)

Grants of Plan-Based Awards

MetricValue
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards Threshold$107,780
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards Target$2,155,608
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards Maximum$4,311,216
Equity Incentive Plan Awards (PSUs) Threshold2,956 units
Equity Incentive Plan Awards (PSUs) Target11,823 units
Equity Incentive Plan Awards (PSUs) Maximum23,646 units
Grant DateMay 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value (Stock Options)$7,500,001
Grant Date Fair Value (PSUs)$2,499,996
Total Grant Date Fair Value$9,999,997
Stock Options Vesting Schedule25% annually over 4 years
PSUs Vesting ScheduleVest at the end of a 3-year period based on annual performance targets
Outstanding Unearned PSUs (Feb 29, 2024)23,648 units (Market/Payout Value: $1,868,192)
Outstanding Unvested PSUs (Feb 29, 2024)4,493 units (Market Value: $354,947)

This comprehensive breakdown covers the performance compensation components for William D. Nash in fiscal 2024, detailing the Annual Incentive Bonus, Long-Term Equity Awards, and Grants of Plan-Based Awards with their associated performance targets, thresholds, caps, vesting schedules, evaluation periods, and actual outcomes as available in the documents.