Erin Mulligan Helgren
About Erin Mulligan Helgren
Erin Mulligan Helgren (age 56) is an independent director of Champion Homes, Inc. (ticker: SKY) since 2019. She is currently CEO of OfficeSpace Software (since May 2023), following CEO roles at Bonterra (2021–2022), Social Solutions (Apr 2020–Nov 2021), and Calytera (Sep 2017–Mar 2020). She previously served as Global CMO at Dell and held CMO roles at SunPower and Bazaarvoice; she holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and serves on the UT McCombs Dean’s Advisory Council .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| OfficeSpace Software | Chief Executive Officer | May 2023–present | Vista Equity portfolio company; workplace management solutions |
| Bonterra (PBC) | Chief Executive Officer & Director | 2021–2022 | Led second-largest social good software platform |
| Social Solutions | Chief Executive Officer & Director | Apr 2020–Nov 2021 | Growth in social impact software |
| Calytera | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 2017–Mar 2020 | PE-backed govtech software leadership |
| Dell, Inc. | Global Chief Marketing Officer | Prior | Led Dell.com e-commerce, CSR, global marketing strategy |
| SunPower; Bazaarvoice | Chief Marketing Officer | Prior | Brand strategy, global communications leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (public REIT) | Director | Current | Public company directorship |
| Mavenir (private) | Director | Prior | Private telecommunications company |
| Zalat Restaurant Group (private) | Director | Prior | Privately held hospitality company |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board determined Helgren is an “independent director” under NYSE and SEC rules .
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee member; Compensation Committee member. Audit Committee chaired by Michael Berman; Compensation Committee chaired by Eddie Capel .
- Expertise: Designated an “audit committee financial expert” by the Board (alongside Michael Berman) .
- Attendance and engagement:
- Board meetings held: 6 in fiscal 2025; all incumbent directors attended >75% of Board and committee meetings while serving .
- Executive sessions: 4 sessions of the Board held, with and without the CEO present .
- Annual meeting participation: All then-incumbent directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- ESG oversight: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance Committees share primary responsibility for ESG risk review; Board retains integration and oversight across the company .
- Committee activity:
- Audit Committee meetings: 6 in fiscal 2025; oversight includes financial reporting integrity, auditor independence, internal audit, cybersecurity/data privacy, ICFR, and environmental matters .
- Compensation Committee meetings: 5 in fiscal 2025; oversees compensation philosophy, incentive plan design, CEO and executive officer goal-setting and pay decisions, and social matters relating to employees and communities .
Fixed Compensation
| Compensation Element | FY2025 Amounts/Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash fees earned (Helgren) | $85,000 | Board and committee service |
| Stock awards (Helgren) | $100,000 | Aggregate grant-date fair value (ASC 718) |
| Total (Helgren) | $185,000 | FY2025 total non-employee director compensation |
| Director annual cash retainer (program) | $65,000 | Unchanged from FY2024 |
| Annual equity retainer (program) | $100,000 RSUs | Time-based RSUs; details below |
| Board Chair annual retainer | $115,000 | Program schedule |
| Committee chair fees | Audit: $18,500; Compensation: $18,500; N&G: $15,000 | Program schedule |
| Committee member fees | Audit: $10,000; Compensation: $10,000; N&G: $7,500 | Program schedule |
Performance Compensation
- Non-employee director equity is time-based RSUs, not performance-based; no revenue/EPS/TSR targets apply to director equity grants .
- RSU grant specifics:
- FY2025 grant: 1,226 RSUs to each then-serving non-employee director on Aug 1, 2024; unvested as of Jun 2, 2025 (except noted cases) .
- Vesting: Earlier of one-year anniversary or next annual meeting; FY2025 RSUs vest on Jul 24, 2025 (subject to continued service) .
- Acceleration: Full vesting upon death, disability, or termination without cause; delivery upon vesting or change in control (as defined) .
- Confidentiality: Perpetual confidentiality provisions; breach may result in termination for cause and RSU cancellation .
| Metric Category | Applies to Non-Employee Directors? | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | No (NEO metric) | Company uses for executive pay-for-performance |
| EPS | No (NEO metric) | Executive incentive alignment |
| Relative TSR | No (NEO metric) | Executive long-term incentives |
| Market Share (Single Family Home Completion) | No (NEO metric) | Executive pay-for-performance link |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Relationship to SKY | Potential Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | External public board | No related-party transactions disclosed; independence affirmed |
| Mavenir; Zalat Restaurant Group | External private boards (prior) | No conflicts disclosed in proxy |
The proxy states no material proceedings involving directors and no adverse interests; independence determinations considered all relationships and ownership interests .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Extensive experience in marketing, communications, brand strategy, social media, CSR, research, and agency management; executive committee experience in philanthropy, diversity, and sustainability .
- Audit Committee Financial Expert designation supports financial oversight effectiveness .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | Percent of Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Mulligan Helgren (Director) | 6,170 | <1% | As of Jun 2, 2025 |
| Directors & officers (14 persons) | 698,602 | 1.2% | Aggregate, incl. awards vesting/exercisable within 60 days |
- Stock ownership guidelines: Non-employee directors must hold 3x annual cash retainer; policy effective Nov 2021, 3-year compliance window. As of Mar 29, 2025, all non-employee directors were in compliance except the newest director (Fedewa) who has three years to comply .
- Hedging and pledging: Pledging SKY stock is prohibited; hedging permitted only within trading windows and with pre-clearance; Section 16(a) disclosure required for derivatives .
Insider Trades
| Date Filed | Form | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | Form 4 | 1 delinquent report | Proxy notes one delinquent Form 4 covering one transaction for Helgren |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths:
- Independent director with dual committee service (Audit and Compensation) and “audit committee financial expert” designation; evidence of robust attendance and engagement (Board held 6 meetings; directors attended >75%; 4 executive sessions) .
- Director compensation structure stable YoY; balanced cash/equity mix; clear RSU vesting terms; ownership guidelines in place and (for Helgren) in compliance .
- Clear prohibition on pledging and controlled hedging supports alignment .
- Potential red flags / monitoring:
- One delinquent Form 4 filing in Aug 2024 noted; while immaterial, it is a timeliness flag to monitor for future compliance .
- No related-party transactions or adverse interests disclosed; continue to monitor external CEO role for time/attention demands, though no issues are indicated in the proxy .
- Overall signal: Helgren’s financial literacy, audit committee expertise, and marketing/CSR background contribute positively to board effectiveness; compensation and ownership policies appear aligned with investor interests .