Trecia Canty
URANIUM ENERGYAbout Trecia Canty
Trecia Canty (age 55) is an independent director of Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) since March 2023 and currently serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committee. She holds a BA from Dartmouth College, an MPA from Princeton University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and a JD from Columbia Law School; she brings 25+ years in finance, strategic transactions, governance, compliance, enterprise risk, ESG, and U.S./Canada energy industry experience .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE: PBF) | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; member of Executive Committee | Since 2015 | Senior legal and regulatory leadership; executive committee participation |
| PBF Logistics LP | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; member of Executive Committee | 2015–2022 | Legal oversight for publicly traded MLP and logistics operations |
| Southwestern Energy Company | Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Assistant Secretary | Not disclosed | Corporate governance and transactions |
External Roles
| Organization | Position | Sector Exposure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBF Energy Inc. | SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary; Executive Committee | Downstream refining | Fortune 200 independent refiner; fuels, feedstocks, lubricants |
| PBF Logistics LP | SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | Midstream logistics | Public MLP (historical role) |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Ms. Canty qualifies as an independent director under NYSE American standards .
- Committee assignments: Chair, Sustainability Committee; member, Sustainability Committee .
- Attendance: Board held six meetings in fiscal 2024; Ms. Canty attended 100% of Board and 100% of her committee meetings; all directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Tenure: Director since March 2023 .
- Shareholder support: Elected at 2025 AGM with 225,355,089 votes “For” (99.32%) and 1,538,861 “Withheld”; 56,842,540 broker non-votes .
| AGM Item | For | For (%) | Withheld/Against | Against (%) | Abstain | Abstain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election: Trecia Canty | 225,355,089 | 99.32% | 1,538,861 | 0.68% | — | — |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Fiscal 2024 Amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash fees (Director + Committee) | 38,000 | Reflects non-executive retainer plus committee chair fee |
| RSU grant (fair value at grant) | 54,999 | RSUs granted 7/26/2024; RSUs vest over 36 months |
| Stock options (fair value at grant) | 54,574 | Options granted 7/26/2024; exercise price $5.49; 5-year life; vest over 24 months |
Director retainer schedule (policy):
| Board Position | Fiscal 2024 Retainer | Fiscal 2025 Retainer |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Executive Director | 33,000 | 38,000 |
| Audit Committee Chair | 10,000 | 12,500 |
| Compensation Committee Chair | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Corporate Governance & Nominating Chair | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Sustainability Committee Chair | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Audit Committee Member (incl. Chair) | 5,000 | 7,500 |
| Other Committee Member (incl. Chairs) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Performance Compensation
- Director equity is time-based (RSUs vest over 36 months; options vest over 24 months); no director performance metrics disclosed .
2024 director equity terms:
| Grant Date | Instrument | Terms | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | RSUs | Vest in equal installments over 36 months | Fair value $5.49 per share at grant |
| 7/26/2024 | Stock Options | Exercise price $5.49; life 5 years; vest over 24 months | Black-Scholes assumptions disclosed; fair value $3.6154 per option |
2025 Form 4 activity (ownership alignment):
| Date | Action | Quantity | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | RSU conversion (M) | 3,339 shares | RSUs converted to common shares; no sale reported |
| 7/31/2025 | RSU conversion (M) | 5,128 shares | RSUs converted to common shares; no sale reported |
| 7/31/2025 | New RSU grant | 6,818 units | Vest in three equal installments beginning 7/31/2026 |
| 7/31/2025 | New option grant | 10,241 options | Strike $8.68; expire 7/31/2035 |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Roles | Potential Interlocks/Conflicts |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed | — | — | No public company directorships disclosed outside UEC; primary external role is executive at PBF Energy |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Legal, regulatory, governance, compliance, enterprise risk, ESG, and energy industry expertise across E&P, utilities, pipelines, U.S./Canada .
- Senior leadership credentials as GC and Executive Committee member at Fortune 200 refinery company .
- Education: Dartmouth (BA), Princeton (MPA), Columbia (JD) .
Equity Ownership
Beneficial ownership as of May 28, 2025:
| Holder | Total Beneficial Ownership | Breakdown | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trecia Canty | 133,429 | 5,128 shares directly; 124,962 options vested/vesting within 60 days; 3,339 RSUs vest within 60 days | Less than 1% |
Insider trading and pledging/hedging:
- UEC policy prohibits hedging or pledging of company securities by directors, officers, and employees unless specifically pre-approved; violations treated as serious offenses .
- No pledging/hedging by Ms. Canty disclosed; Section 16 filings show RSU conversions and new grants; no sales reported in the cited Form 4 .
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Independent director; Chairs Sustainability Committee; 100% attendance on Board and committee meetings in fiscal 2024; signals strong engagement .
- Shareholder confidence: 99.32% “For” in 2025 director election; Say-on-pay received 94.96% “For” at 2025 AGM and ~97% “For” in 2024; positive governance sentiment .
- Compensation structure: Director pay modest (cash fees $38,000; equity grants primarily time-based RSUs/options); no director performance metrics; aligns with typical board pay practices .
- Conflicts/related party: No related-party transactions involving Ms. Canty disclosed; Audit Committee reviews related-party matters; disclosed minor related-party service with Blender Media (CEO’s family member) not involving Ms. Canty .
- Policies and controls: Anti-hedging/anti-pledging policy; updated insider trading and clawback policies; robust committee independence and external auditor oversight; use of independent compensation consultant (GGA) and peer benchmarking for executive and director pay .
RED FLAGS
- None specific to Ms. Canty disclosed: no attendance issues, no related-party exposure, no pledging/hedging, and strong shareholder support .