John A. Cuomo

Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director at VSE

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

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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
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 Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$900,000	Annual	6.1% 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 2027	14,077 RSUs granted at 120% of base salary
All Other Compensation	$148,413	As per plan terms	Includes 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

Metric	Value	Details
Adjusted EBITDA (Performance Metric)	$136.3 million	Actual 2024 performance resulted in earning 197% of the target units
Target PRSUs	21,116 units	Represents 100% achievement of performance goals
Maximum PRSUs	42,231 units	200% of target if maximum performance is met
Actual PRSUs Earned	13,865 units	Vests in March 2025 based on 2024 performance
Grant Date	March 8, 2024	-
Grant Date Fair Value	$1,620,000	Based on probable outcome under performance conditions
Vesting Schedule	Three-year performance period	One-third vests in March each following year
Performance Conditions	Threshold, Target, Maximum based on Adjusted EBITDA	Below threshold earns 0%, at target 100%, and at maximum 200%; linear interpolation applies

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for 2024

Metric	Value	Details
Performance Metrics & Weights	Revenue 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 Date	March 8, 2024	Same 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.