Kirby Corp adds Tracy Embree to board, expanding it from nine to ten directors
Kirby Corporation expanded its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and elected Tracy A. Embree, former President of Otis Americas, as an independent Class I director effective February 16, 2026. The filing describes this as a board appointment with director pay, and it reports no financial results or change to executive roles.
Key points
- Board expanded from nine to ten directors; Tracy A. Embree elected effective February 16, 2026 to serve until the 2026 annual meeting
- Embree has more than 25 years of experience in power generation, manufacturing and distribution, including roles at Otis Worldwide and Cummins, Inc.
- Director pay includes an automatic restricted stock grant of approximately $41,875 and a prorated annual fee of $21,250 paid quarterly
The filing
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