Heartland Express raises pay for three executives and grants 500 shares each
Heartland Express approved salary increases for its CFO, chief operating officer and chief administrative officer, effective immediately on May 14, 2026. It also granted each of the three officers 500 restricted shares on May 15, 2026, which vested immediately, according to the filing.
Key points
- CFO Christopher A. Strain's annualized salary rose from $364,000 to $375,024, an increase of $11,024.
- COO Kent D. Rigdon's annualized salary rose from $327,600 to $338,000, an increase of $10,400.
- CAO and Secretary Joshua S. Helmich's annualized salary rose from $286,000 to $295,100, an increase of $9,100.
- Each of the three officers received 500 restricted shares under the 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan, effective May 15, 2026.
The filing
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