Jeffrey T. Jackson
About Jeffrey T. Jackson
Independent director and Lead Independent Director of Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (SDHC); age 59; SDHC board member since the company’s formation and previously a manager of Smith Douglas Holdings LLC since 2016. Currently Chief Executive Officer of Cabinetworks Group (since May 2024) and formerly President & CEO (2018–May 2024), COO (2014–2018), and CFO (2005–2014) of PGT Innovations. Holds a B.B.A. from the University of West Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia. Skill set spans strategy, finance, and operations in building products and manufacturing.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGT Innovations | President & Chief Executive Officer | 2018–May 2024 | Oversaw building materials manufacturer and supplier (public); prior COO/CFO roles created deep operating/finance expertise |
| PGT Innovations | Chief Operating Officer | 2014–2018 | Operational leadership before elevation to CEO |
| PGT Innovations | Chief Financial Officer | 2005–2014 | Led finance at a public company, underpinning audit committee literacy |
| The Hershey Company | Executive management roles | Not disclosed | Prior executive experience (years not specified) |
| Coca-Cola | Executive management roles | Not disclosed | Prior executive experience (years not specified) |
| KPMG | Executive management roles | Not disclosed | Public accounting background |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astec Industries (public) | Director | Since Jan 2024 | Manufacturer of equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing, concrete production |
| PGT Innovations (public) | Director | Jan 2016–Mar 2024 | Former issuer where he served as CEO |
| Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (government) | Board Member | Since 2020 | Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis |
| Cabinetworks Group (private) | Chief Executive Officer | Since May 2024 | Largest privately held cabinetmaker in the U.S. |
Board Governance
- Independence and roles: SDHC classifies Jackson as an independent director under NYSE rules; he serves as Lead Independent Director, Chair of the Compensation Committee, and member of the Audit Committee.
- Committee composition and meetings (2024): Audit (Jackson, Faucett—Chair, Walker) met 4x; Compensation (Jackson—Chair, Wedewer, Faucett) met 4x; Nominating & Corporate Governance (Wedewer—Chair, Julie Bradbury, Walker) met 2x.
- Attendance: Board held 5 meetings; each director attended at least 75% of aggregate Board/committee meetings (except Dr. Perdue).
- Lead Independent Director responsibilities include presiding over sessions of independent directors, approving agendas and materials, and acting as liaison with management and shareholders, per Corporate Governance Guidelines. Jackson currently serves in this role.
- Anti-hedging: Directors are prohibited from hedging company stock via derivatives (e.g., collars, swaps).
- Structural consideration: SDHC is a “controlled company” under NYSE rules and may rely on exemptions from certain governance requirements (e.g., not having a majority independent board or fully independent nominating/compensation committees), though Audit and Compensation committees currently meet independence standards for membership.
Fixed Compensation (Director)
| Component (2024) | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $70,000 | Paid quarterly, pro-rated as needed |
| Lead Independent Director retainer | $25,000 | Additional cash retainer for LID duties |
| Committee Chair retainer | $15,000 | For Compensation Committee Chair |
| Committee member retainer | $5,000 | Audit Committee member retainer |
| Total cash paid (2024) | $115,000 | As disclosed in director compensation table |
- 2025 update: Annual director cash retainer increased to $80,000 effective Jan 1, 2025; annual RSU target increased to $130,000.
Performance Compensation (Director)
| Grant Date | Award Type | Grant Value (Fair Value) | Vesting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 (IPO) | RSU | $150,000 | Vested in full on Jan 16, 2025 | Shares based on IPO price per share; number determined using $21.00 offering price (implies ~7,143 RSUs) |
| Jun 4, 2024 (Annual) | RSU | ~$100,000 | Vests on earlier of Jun 4, 2025 or 2025 annual meeting | Annual grant for directors serving as of Jun 4, 2024 due to no 2024 annual meeting date |
- Change in control: Director equity vests in full upon a change in control if the director does not join the post-transaction board.
- No performance metrics disclosed for director equity; grants are time-based.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Overlap/Interlock | Potential Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| PGT Innovations (prior CEO and director) | None disclosed with SDHC | None disclosed in related-party section – |
| Astec Industries (current director) | None disclosed with SDHC | None disclosed in related-party section – |
| Cabinetworks Group (current CEO) | Potential supply-chain adjacency (cabinets/homebuilding) | No related-party transactions with Jackson disclosed by SDHC – |
SDHC’s related-party disclosures focus on Founder Fund/GSB Holdings and affiliates; no transactions involving Jackson were disclosed.
Expertise & Qualifications
- B.B.A., University of West Georgia; CPA (Georgia).
- Deep operating and financial leadership across public and private companies (CFO→COO→CEO at PGT Innovations; now CEO of Cabinetworks Group).
- Appropriate for Audit Committee membership (financial literacy) and Chair of Compensation Committee (executive pay oversight); Audit Committee financial expert designation resides with Neill B. Faucett.
Equity Ownership
| Category | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class A shares owned | 7,143 | Beneficial ownership as of Apr 11, 2025 (note 14) |
| Unvested RSUs (12/31/2024) | 11,077 | Outstanding at FY-end 2024 |
| RSUs vesting within 60 days of Apr 11, 2025 | 3,934 | Included in beneficial ownership footnote (note 14) |
| Ownership as % outstanding | <1% | “*” denotes less than 1% |
- Anti-hedging: Directors prohibited from hedging company equity. No pledging disclosure noted.
Insider Trading and Section 16 Compliance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Late Form 4 filings (2024) | One Form 4 was late for Jackson (one transaction reported) per SDHC disclosure. |
Compensation Mix (2024, Director)
| Component | Amount | Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $115,000 | ~31.5% of total |
| Equity (RSUs) | $250,005 | ~68.5% of total |
| Total | $365,005 | 100% |
Mix supports alignment via majority equity, with clear LID/committee cash retainers.
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independent director; Lead Independent Director with defined responsibilities; chairs the Compensation Committee; serves on the Audit Committee. Brings CFO/COO/CEO experience and CPA credentials relevant to oversight.
- Attendance: at least 75% of Board/committee meetings in 2024; committees met regularly (Audit 4x; Compensation 4x).
- Director pay structure emphasizes equity; anti-hedging policy aligns with long-term shareholder interests.
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Watch items / potential risks
- Controlled company status reduces certain governance protections (e.g., not requiring majority-independent board or fully independent committees), though Audit and Compensation committees meet independence standards.
- Time commitments: concurrent CEO role at Cabinetworks plus SDHC Lead Independent Director and committee chair duties may strain bandwidth; however, disclosed attendance meets threshold.
- One late Form 4 in 2024 (procedural, but a compliance watch item).
- No related-party transactions involving Jackson disclosed; continue to monitor potential supplier overlaps given homebuilding exposure. –
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Overall: Governance profile is solid with strong independent leadership and relevant financial/operating expertise; equity-heavy compensation and anti-hedging policy support alignment. Controlled company structure and external CEO workload are primary governance considerations.