How Mendal was paid
$9.2M in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Bonus | Stock | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayme MendalPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $595,000 | — | $7,781,866 | $818,125 | $14,240 | $9,209,231 |
| Joseph SanbornChief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer and Secretary | $460,000 | $1,250 | $3,064,376 | $412,500 | $15,032 | $3,953,158 |
| David BrainardChief Technology Officer | $435,000 | — | $2,127,161 | $412,500 | $14,552 | $2,989,213 |
| Jon AyotteChief Accounting Officer | $390,000 | $100,000 | $499,304 | $192,500 | $14,240 | $1,196,044 |
| Julia BrncicFormer General Counsel and Secretary | $294,231 | — | $1,692,070 | $196,875 | $14,000 | $2,197,176 |
What changed and why
- $9.2MCEO Jayme Mendal received total compensation of $9,209,231 in 2025, representing a significant increase from prior years.
- $692.5MEverQuote generated record revenue of $692.5 million in 2025, representing 38% year-over-year growth.
- $94.6MAdjusted EBITDA reached a record $94.6 million, representing 62% growth year-over-year.
- NEOs received two types of equity grants in 2025: standard annual grants and one-time outperformance PSUs.
- $191.9MVariable Marketing Dollars reached a record $191.9 million, reflecting 24% growth compared to the prior year.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.