Tomago Collins
About Tomago Collins
Tomago Collins, 53, has served as an independent director of Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) since June 29, 2021, bringing 30+ years of experience across sports, entertainment, media, and real estate; he holds a B.A. from Yale University and previously held senior roles at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) through April 2024 . He is currently a member of YOU’s Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees, and was affirmatively determined by the Board to be independent under NYSE and SEC rules (including Rule 10A‑3 for audit committee service) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroenke Sports & Entertainment | EVP, Communications & Business Development; previously VP, Communications | 2010–2020 (VP); 2020–Apr 2024 (EVP) | Senior advisory roles across teams and venues (Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, Denver Nuggets; Ball Arena, SoFi Stadium, Emirates Stadium); media ventures (Altitude Sports & Entertainment) |
| Clear Secure (YOU) | Director | Jun 29, 2021–present | Audit; Compensation (appointed Feb 2025); Nominating & Corporate Governance |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) | Director | 2013–present | Audit; Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility |
| Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | Director | 2021–2024 | Board service |
| Williams Rowland Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WRAC) | Director | 2021–2023 | Board service |
| Arctos NorthStar Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: ANAC) | Director | 2021–2023 | Board service |
| AutoNation, Inc. | Director | 2014–2019 | Board service |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation | Board Member | 2013–present | Non-profit governance |
| Yale School of Public Health Leadership Council | Member | 2021–present | Advisory engagement |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board determined Collins is an independent director under NYSE listing standards and SEC rules; Audit Committee independence confirmed for members including Collins .
- Committee assignments: Audit (member); Compensation (member since Feb 2025); Nominating & Corporate Governance (member) .
- Attendance: The Board met 6 times in FY2024; each director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings in 2024 .
- Executive sessions: The Board holds quarterly executive sessions without management, and independent directors meet in executive session at least annually .
- Lead Independent Director: Jeffery H. Boyd (not Collins) .
| Governance Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Board meetings (count) | 6 | — |
| Audit Committee meetings (count) | 5 | — |
| Compensation Committee meetings (count) | 4 | — |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance meetings (count) | 4 | — |
| Collins independence status | Independent | Independent |
| Collins committee roles | Audit; Nominating & Governance | Audit; Compensation; Nominating & Governance |
| Attendance threshold met (≥75%) | Yes (Board-wide disclosure) | — |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer (program) | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Committee chair fees (program) | Audit Chair $20,000; Comp Chair $12,000; N&CG Chair $8,000 | Audit Chair $20,000; Comp Chair $12,000; N&CG Chair $8,000 |
| Lead Independent Director fee (program) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Collins fees earned | $35,000 | $35,000 |
Notes:
- In Feb 2025, YOU adopted an elective director compensation deferral program allowing directors to receive cash retainers in RSUs vesting quarterly and to defer RSU settlement until Board service ends .
Performance Compensation
| Equity Component | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual equity retainer (program) | $175,000 in RSUs; vests by next annual meeting or 1-year anniversary | $175,000 in RSUs; vests by next annual meeting or 1-year anniversary |
| Collins stock awards (grant-date fair value) | $174,989 | $174,999 |
| RSUs granted to Collins (units) | 7,056 (Jun 14, 2023) | 9,771 (Jun 13, 2024) |
| Performance metrics tied to director equity | None disclosed for directors (time-based RSUs) | |
| Vesting schedule details | As above; time-based only |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Current public company board: Republic Services Group, Inc. (RSG); committee roles include Audit and Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility .
- Prior public company boards: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (2021–2024), WRAC (2021–2023), ANAC (2021–2023), AutoNation (2014–2019) .
- Potential interlocks: No shared directorships disclosed with YOU’s executives or compensation committee members; Compensation Committee interlocks section reports none requiring Item 404 disclosure .
Expertise & Qualifications
- 30+ years operating and advisory experience across sports teams, venues, and media/entertainment (Rams, Arsenal FC, Denver Nuggets; Ball Arena, SoFi Stadium; Altitude Sports) .
- Public company board experience and audit/sustainability oversight (RSG) .
- Education: B.A., Yale University .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of Apr 15, 2024 | As of Mar 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (Class A, fully exchanged/converted basis) | 22,907 shares | 26,671 shares |
| RSUs held (aggregate units at 12/31/2024) | 9,771 RSUs | — |
| Section 16(a) compliance | No failures or late reports noted for FY2023 | No failures or late reports noted for FY2024 |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited by company policy | |
| Director stock ownership guidelines | Minimum 5x annual cash retainer; 5-year compliance window; 50% net-share holding until met |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent status; multi-committee service (Audit, Compensation, N&CG), including audit committee eligibility under Rule 10A‑3; consistent meeting attendance; prohibited hedging/pledging; adoption of robust director stock ownership guidelines improving alignment .
- Compensation alignment: Director pay structure is balanced with modest cash retainer and annual time-based RSUs; optional deferral increases long-term alignment; no director PSUs or option awards reported .
- Conflicts/related-party exposure: No related-party transactions disclosed involving Collins; Compensation Committee interlocks disclosure notes none; broader related-party sections reference founder-related agreements and a Delta share repurchase, but not Collins .
- Watch items: Multiple board commitments historically (now reduced); ensure continued capacity for committee workloads; monitor any future business dealings with KSE-affiliated entities—none disclosed to date .
RED FLAGS: None disclosed specific to Collins (no related-party transactions, no hedging/pledging, attendance ≥75%) .