Eagle Materials CAO William Devlin to retire June 1; Samuel Guzman Jr. named successor
Eagle Materials said Chief Accounting Officer and Controller William R. Devlin will retire effective June 1, 2026, after more than 20 years in the role, and will advise the company for about two to three months. Samuel M. Guzman Jr., currently Vice President - Financial Reporting, will take over as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller on the same date. The filing also covers new fiscal 2027 incentive bonus programs for officers.
Key points
- William R. Devlin retires as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller effective June 1, 2026, and will stay on in an advisory role for about two to three months.
- Samuel M. Guzman Jr. becomes Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller effective June 1, 2026; he has been Vice President - Financial Reporting since July 2025 and was Chief Accounting Officer of Beacon Roofing Supply,
- The Compensation Committee approved the Eagle Plan on May 15, 2026, with a bonus pool of 1.2% of fiscal 2027 operating earnings; no funds are available if operating earnings fall below 50% of budget.
- Under the Business Unit Plan, the American Gypsum pool is set at 2.00% of EBITDA and the consolidated cement pool at 1.90%.
The filing
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