Julie A. Peffer
About Julie A. Peffer
Julie A. Peffer (age 58) is an independent Class I director of Nine Energy Service, appointed March 1, 2025 and standing for election for a term through the 2028 annual meeting . She is currently Chief Financial Officer of BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) since June 2022, with prior senior finance roles at MedeAnalytics, Amazon Web Services, Flowserve, and Raytheon; she holds a BBA in Finance & Management from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Baker University .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Since June 2022 | Financial leadership for AI/ML company |
| MedeAnalytics, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Jan 2021 – Apr 2022 | Led healthcare analytics finance organization |
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | VP Finance, Sales/Marketing/Support | 2017 – Mar 2020 | Built and led global finance ops for customer-facing teams |
| Flowserve Corporation | VP Finance, Flow Control Division | Not disclosed | Oversight for manufacturing ops in 25 countries |
| Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems | CFO, ISR Systems | Not disclosed | Division finance leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) | Chief Financial Officer | Since June 2022 | External executive role; not disclosed as a director |
Board Governance
- Class I director; Independent (Yes) per proxy roster .
- Audit Committee member; effective March 7, 2025 and listed as Audit Committee member in proxy .
- Nominating, Governance & Compensation (NG&C) Committee chaired by Darryl K. Willis from March 1, 2025 (context for board structure) .
- Indemnification agreement executed upon appointment (standard form used for other directors) .
- No related-party transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure for Ms. Peffer; no arrangements or understandings for appointment .
- Board reduction and refresh context: appointed alongside Richard A. Burnett amid board downsizing to six members and leadership changes .
Fixed Compensation
| Element | Amount | Frequency/Effective | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board cash retainer | $18,750 per quarter | Current policy as of March 2025 | Paid to non-employee directors |
| Audit Committee member retainer (non-chair) | $1,875 per quarter | Current policy as of March 2025 | Additional per-committee fee |
| Indemnification | Standard director indemnification | Executed at appointment | Same form as other directors |
The 2025 proxy also describes the non-employee director compensation guidelines: quarterly retainer $18,750; Audit Chair $5,000; NG&C Chair $3,750; non-chair committee members $1,875; and annual restricted stock awards under the Stock Plan with vesting generally on the one-year anniversary of grant (context for equity mix) .
Performance Compensation
| Award Type | Grant Date | Quantity/Value | Vesting/Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Award (Form 4; equity grant) | 2025-05-08 | 35,000 shares; post-transaction ownership 35,000 | Vesting terms not disclosed in Form 4 | |
| Non-employee director annual restricted stock (program context) | 2024 grants | e.g., 48,077 shares for directors; 72,116 for Chair; computed under Stock Plan | Generally vests on one-year anniversary; accelerated for certain resignations in 2025 |
No performance metrics (TSR/EBITDA/ESG) are disclosed for director equity; awards are time-based under the Stock Plan .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- No other public company directorships or interlocks disclosed for Ms. Peffer in NINE’s filings .
- Statement of no related-party transactions for Ms. Peffer under Item 404(a) .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Finance leadership across AI/ML, healthcare analytics, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace/defense; global operational oversight (25 countries) .
- Education: BBA (Texas Tech University); MBA (Baker University) .
- Governance perspective: brings AI/technology finance experience, complementary to board’s stated desire for new perspectives amid refresh .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of 2025-03-06 (Form 3) | As of 2025-03-03 (Beneficial Ownership Table) | As of 2025-05-09 (Form 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneficially owned shares | 0; “No securities are beneficially owned.” | Julie A. Peffer —, — (none listed) | 35,000 shares owned post-award |
Insider filings table:
| Filing | Filing Date | Transaction Date | Type | Shares | Post-Ownership | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 3 (Initial Statement) | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-01 | Appointment; initial ownership | 0 | 0 | |
| Form 4 | 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-08 | A – Award/Grant (Common Stock) | 35,000 | 35,000 |
Governance Assessment
- Independence and Committee Roles: Independent Class I director with Audit Committee membership effective March 7, 2025—strengthens financial oversight .
- Compensation and Alignment: Cash retainer structure is modest; equity awards provide alignment via common stock/restricted stock; Peffer received a 35,000-share grant shortly after appointment .
- Conflicts/Related Party: Company explicitly states no related-party transactions or appointment arrangements for Peffer—positive governance signal .
- Engagement/Attendance: No attendance data for Peffer disclosed yet due to recent appointment; S-8 signature confirms active participation as of May 7, 2025 .
- Board Refresh Context: Appointment part of board downsizing and leadership transition, aiming for new perspectives and strategic alignment—supports investor confidence in governance renewal .
RED FLAGS: None identified specific to Peffer (no related-party transactions; initial zero ownership followed by equity grant under standard policy; no pledging/hedging disclosed) .
Signals: Audit Committee placement and AI/finance background may enhance oversight of risk and digital initiatives; equity award establishes skin-in-the-game shortly after joining .