Tina W. Jonas
About Tina W. Jonas
Independent director at Leidos Holdings, Inc. since 2024; age 65. Recognized expert in military, defense, aerospace, and government financial management with senior roles across the U.S. Department of Defense (Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller & CFO), FBI (Assistant Director & CFO), and House Appropriations Committee; commercial leadership at UnitedHealth Group (President & CEO, Military & Veterans; President, Logistics Health; SVP, OptumHealth), PASSUR Aerospace, and Sikorsky/UTC; recipient of DoD Medal for Distinguished Public Service and Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Defense | Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller & CFO; Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Financial Management | — | Managed one of the world’s largest budgets; strategic financial management |
| U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation | Assistant Director, CFO | — | Led FBI financial operations |
| U.S. House Appropriations Committee | Staff Member, Defense Subcommittee | — | Federal appropriations expertise |
| U.S. Office of Management and Budget | Senior Budget Analyst, National Security | — | National security budgeting |
| UnitedHealth Group | President & CEO, Military & Veterans; President, Logistics Health; SVP, OptumHealth | — | Oversight of federal health divisions |
| PASSUR Aerospace | EVP, Operations | — | Aviation BI operations leadership |
| Sikorsky Aircraft (UTC) | Director, Operations Planning & Analysis | — | Aerospace operations and planning |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. | Director | — | — |
| Centrus Energy Corp. | Director | — | — |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board determined Ms. Jonas is independent under Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE standards .
- Committee assignments: Audit & Finance Committee member; designated Audit Committee Financial Expert .
- Expected changes: Board expects to appoint Jonas to a second committee as part of the annual composition review in May 2025 .
- Attendance: Company reports no director attended fewer than 75% of Board and committee meetings in FY2024; Board held 9 meetings; 100% director attendance at 2024 annual meeting .
- Board oversight practices: Executive sessions each meeting led by Independent Chair; independent committee chairs across all standing committees .
Fixed Compensation
| Item | FY 2024 | FY 2025 Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees earned (cash) – Tina W. Jonas | $32,948 | — | Prorated for service starting Sept 25, 2024 |
| Stock awards – Tina W. Jonas | — | — | No equity grant in 2024 due to late-year appointment |
| Option awards – Tina W. Jonas | — | — | None outstanding for 2024 |
| Independent Chair retainer (cash) | $200,000 | — | Additional cash retainer |
| Committee chair fees (cash) | AF: $25,000; HRC: $20,000; Other: $15,000 | CGE chair +$2,500 | Paid for committee leadership |
| Annual director equity grant (typical) | $130,000 RSUs + $50,000 options | Equity retainer +$5,000; cash retainer +$5,000 | RSUs and options program |
| Equity vesting terms (directors) | RSUs vest on earlier of 1 year from grant or next annual meeting; options standard terms | — | Retirement policy continues vesting per plan |
Performance Compensation
- Non-employee director pay at Leidos is not formulaic to operating metrics; annual director equity grants are time-based (RSUs and options) and not tied to revenue/EBITDA targets. Vesting schedules and grant practices are set in director program; clawbacks apply to executives, not directors .
No director-level performance metric table is disclosed; director equity awards are time-vested per the program .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Current public boards | Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.; Centrus Energy Corp. |
| Interlocks/potential conflicts | None disclosed; Board independence review found Jonas free of material relationships interfering with independent judgment . |
| Limits on other board service | Independent directors may not serve on more than three other public company boards; Jonas has two, within policy . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Financial management and appropriations expertise; designated audit committee financial expert .
- Government/military domain knowledge; cross-functional leadership across defense, aerospace, healthcare markets .
- Recognitions: DoD Medal for Distinguished Public Service; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of Feb 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Common stock beneficially owned (shares) | 0 |
| Stock units (vested/deferred) | 0 |
| Options/RSUs exercisable/vesting within 60 days | 0 |
| Shares pledged as collateral | None (Company states no shares have been pledged) |
| Director stock ownership guideline | At least 5x annual cash retainer (Company policy) |
| Hedging/pledging policy | Prohibits hedging, short sales, and pledging; preclearance required for all transactions |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director; Audit & Finance Committee membership and Audit Committee Financial Expert designation bolster financial oversight; broader defense/government finance expertise aligns with Leidos’ business mix .
- Alignment: As of Feb 28, 2025, Jonas reported 0 beneficially owned shares; director program provides annual RSU/option grants (typically $130k RSUs and $50k options, with FY2025 increases), which should build ownership over time; guideline requires 5x cash retainer, but individual compliance timing not disclosed .
- Engagement/attendance: Company indicates robust director engagement and no director below 75% attendance in FY2024; Jonas joined in late 2024, with orientation and continuing education processes in place .
- Conflicts/related-party transactions: None disclosed involving Jonas; Board’s annual independence review found no material relationships impeding independence for Jonas .
- RED FLAGS: Low current beneficial ownership (0 shares) may be viewed as limited immediate “skin-in-the-game” until standard director equity grants accrue; no pledging/hedging permitted mitigates misalignment risk .