Ofelia Kumpf
About Ofelia Kumpf
Independent Class III director of Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) since July 2021; age 55. Vice President, U.S. Franchise Operations at Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC since December 2024, following a 30-year operating career at McDonald’s USA (regional GM and field VP roles). Education: B.S., University of Phoenix; MBA, USC Marshall School of Business. Core credentials: large-scale operations, field leadership, franchise management in foodservice, board governance experience at non-profits .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald’s USA, LLC | Field Vice President, Long Beach Field Office | Jul 2018 – Aug 2022 | Led multi-market operations and performance; prior roles included VP/GM Southern California region (Jan 2013 – Jun 2018) and other leadership posts since 1992 . |
| McDonald’s USA, LLC | VP & GM, Southern California | Jan 2013 – Jun 2018 | P&L accountability and operational KPIs across a major region . |
| McDonald’s USA, LLC | Various leadership roles | 1992 – 2012 | Progressive operating roles in field and regional management . |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC (CKE) | VP, U.S. Franchise Operations | Dec 2024 – present | QSR franchise operations leadership . |
| Southern California Public Radio | Board of Trustees | Nov 2020 – present | Non-profit governance . |
| Ronald McDonald House (Westside Los Angeles) | Board of Trustees | Prior service | Non-profit governance (prior) . |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California | Board of Trustees | Prior service | Non-profit governance (prior) . |
Board Governance
- Independence: Determined independent under Nasdaq rules; Board concluded no relationships impair independent judgment .
- Board leadership and structure: Classified board; Mr. Genise is Lead Independent Director; independent directors meet in executive sessions .
- Committee assignments:
- Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee: Chair (4 meetings in 2024) .
- Compensation Committee: Member (5 meetings in 2024); Willis Towers Watson advises the committee; no interlocks or insider participation noted .
- Attendance: Board met six times in 2024; each director attended at least 75% of aggregate Board and committee meetings .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer | $100,000 | Standard non-employee director cash fee . |
| Committee Chair Fee (Nominating & Corporate Governance) | Policy: $20,000 | Company policy grants $20k to the chair; the 2024 cash fees reported for Ms. Kumpf totaled $100,000 (no additional cash shown in table) . |
| Travel Benefits (UATP) | $5,500 | Annual travel bank for personal Frontier flights; life eligibility if ≥5 years’ board service . |
- 2024 Director Compensation (reported): Fees earned $100,000; Stock awards $140,000; Total $240,000 .
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award | Grant Date | RSUs (#) | Grant-Date Fair Value | Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual RSUs | May 25, 2024 | 24,955 | $140,000 | Vest in full May 15, 2025 (subject to continued service) . |
| RSUs outstanding at 12/31/2024 | — | 24,955 | — | No other director equity awards outstanding beyond RSUs . |
- Structure: Director equity is time-based RSUs; no performance conditions or metrics disclosed for directors .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Roles | Interlocks/Conflicts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public company boards | None disclosed | — | — |
| Compensation Committee interlocks | — | Member at ULCC | No interlocks or insider participation disclosed . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Operations and franchise leadership across complex, multi-unit consumer service networks (McDonald’s; Carl’s Jr.) .
- Board governance experience in non-profit sector; stakeholder engagement .
- Brings discipline in operational KPIs and customer experience to board oversight; relevant to ULCC cost/efficiency focus .
Equity Ownership
| Holding | Amount | Percent of Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common shares beneficially owned | 39,224 | <1% | As of March 14, 2025; based on 227,658,883 shares outstanding . |
| Unvested RSUs | 24,955 | — | As of Dec 31, 2024 . |
| Ownership guidelines | $350,000 value | Compliance by later of Apr 1, 2026 or five years from election | Includes RSUs and deferred stock units; options excluded . |
| Hedging/Pledging | Hedging prohibited | — | Insider Trading Compliance Policy prohibits hedging transactions; pledging not specifically addressed here . |
Governance Assessment
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Effectiveness: Ms. Kumpf enhances board independence and operational rigor; as Chair of Nominating & Corporate Governance, she influences director selection, board evaluations, and ESG oversight—a pivotal governance role following ULCC’s loss of controlled company status in 2024 .
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Alignment: Time-based RSUs plus ownership guidelines support long-term alignment; current reported beneficial ownership is small relative to outstanding shares (<1%), but guidelines permit inclusion of RSUs toward the $350,000 threshold by the required compliance date .
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Engagement: Committee activity was consistent (Nominating met 4x; Compensation 5x), and directors met attendance expectations (≥75%) .
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Conflicts: No related-party transactions involving Ms. Kumpf disclosed; current external employment in QSR (CKE) appears unrelated to ULCC’s suppliers/customers. Compensation Committee interlocks are explicitly absent .
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Signals: Standard director pay mix (cash + RSUs) and modest travel perks are typical for airlines; no discretionary or unusual director pay actions reported. Broader governance enhancements (charter amendments for officer exculpation; end of controlled company status) increase emphasis on independent oversight, reinforcing the importance of Kumpf’s committee leadership .
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RED FLAGS: None identified specific to Ms. Kumpf—no attendance shortfalls, related-party dealings, hedging/pledging flags, or compensation anomalies disclosed .