How Ballengee was paid
$1M 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 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James BallengeeCEO and Chairman | $1,000,000 | — | — | $1,000,000 |
| Kimberly HawleyEVP and CFO | $148,077 | $25,000 | $3,200 | — |
| Les PattersonEVP and COO | $290,962 | — | $46,637 | $337,599 |
| Tyler NelsonFormer CFO | $478,846 | $25,000 | $91,514 | $595,360 |
| Russ SheltonFormer COO | $406,796 | — | — | $406,796 |
| Pat KnappFormer Exec VP, GC and Secretary | $359,615 | — | $100,000 | $459,615 |
What changed and why
- $1M2025 CEO salary was $1,000,000, paid in common stock under his employment agreement.
- $595K2025 former CFO Tyler Nelson received total compensation of $595,360.
- $3,2002025 stock awards were reported for Hawley ($3,200), Patterson ($46,637), and Nelson ($91,514).
- 2025 two newly appointed executives, Hawley and Patterson, joined during July and August, respectively.
- Nelson resigned July 19, Shelton August 3, and Knapp November 10, 2025.
- On May 11, 2026, Hawley received 250,000 common shares as a discretionary bonus.
Other Vivakor proxy statements
- 2025 proxy statement
James Ballengee paid $1.1M (flat on the year).
Filed Aug 19, 2025
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.