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    John A. Cuomo

    Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director at VSE Corp
    Board
    Since April 2019
    Age
    51 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Florida Atlantic University, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
    Tenure
    Joined VSE Corporation in April 2019 and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director.

    Also at VSE Corp

    ARC
    Adam R. Cohn
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    BAT
    Benjamin A. Thomas
    Chief Operating Officer (COO)
    FST
    Farinaz S. Tehrani
    Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

    About

    John A. Cuomo is 51 years old and has built a solid academic foundation, holding degrees in International Business, Law, and Business Administration, as well as completing an Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

    With over 25 years of experience in the aerospace, distribution, and services market industry, he has held senior positions at organizations such as Boeing Distribution Services Inc., KLX Aerospace Solutions, and B/E Aerospace before joining VSE Corporation in April 2019.

    At VSE Corporation, he plays a pivotal role as the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director, leading the company with a blend of industry experience and academic expertise.

    In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he contributes to the industry as a member of the Board of Directors for FDH Aero, further underscoring his commitment to the aerospace and defense sectors.

    $VSEC Performance Under John A. Cuomo

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Boeing Distribution Services Inc. Vice President and General Manager October 2018 to March 2019 Aircraft parts and consumables distributor; subsidiary of The Boeing Company
    KLX Aerospace Solutions Group President and General Manager December 2014 to October 2018 Commercial aerospace and defense distributor; acquired by Boeing in October 2018
    B/E Aerospace Vice President & General Manager; Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing & Business Development April 2000 to December 2014 Manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    FDH Aero Board of Directors Current Audax Group private equity portfolio company and global aerospace and defense supply chain solutions provider specializing in hardware, electrical, consumables, and expendable products for global OEM and aftermarket customers

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$900,000 Annual6.1% increase from 2023; aligned ~7% above 2024 Compensation Peer Group median
    Time-Based RSUs$1,080,000 Vest in three equal installments in March 2025, 2026, and 202714,077 RSUs granted at 120% of base salary
    All Other Compensation$148,413 As per plan termsIncludes 401(k) match of $13,413 and DSC allocation of $135,000; DSC plan aggregate year-end balance of $1,565,417

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    PRSU Award for 2024

    MetricValueDetails
    Adjusted EBITDA (Performance Metric)$136.3 million Actual 2024 performance resulted in earning 197% of the target units
    Target PRSUs21,116 units Represents 100% achievement of performance goals
    Maximum PRSUs42,231 units 200% of target if maximum performance is met
    Actual PRSUs Earned13,865 units Vests in March 2025 based on 2024 performance
    Grant DateMarch 8, 2024 -
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,620,000 Based on probable outcome under performance conditions
    Vesting ScheduleThree-year performance periodOne-third vests in March each following year
    Performance ConditionsThreshold, Target, Maximum based on Adjusted EBITDABelow threshold earns 0%, at target 100%, and at maximum 200%; linear interpolation applies

    Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for 2024

    MetricValueDetails
    Performance Metrics & WeightsRevenue 40%, Adjusted Operating Profit 30%, Adjusted Free Cash Flow 20%, Individual Business Goals 10% Weightings drive the overall AIP payout
    Threshold$450,000 50% of base salary
    Target$900,000 100% of base salary
    Maximum$1,800,000 200% of base salary
    Actual Payout$1,197,000 Represents 133% of target based on measured performance
    Grant DateMarch 8, 2024Same as other incentive components

    The performance compensation for 2024 consists of the PRSU Award and the AIP. The PRSU Award is contingent on Adjusted EBITDA performance over a three‐year period (2024–2026) with vesting determined by achieving specific performance thresholds, targets, and maximum levels. The AIP is based on a mix of company-wide and individual metrics with defined thresholds and a payout that resulted in a 133% achievement for 2024.