How Ford was paid
$3.7M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott T. FordCEO and Co-Founder | $1,200,000 | — | $1,164,978 | $1,327,027 | $13,408 | $3,705,413 |
| T. Christopher PledgerCFO and CAO | $675,000 | — | $728,111 | $799,200 | $12,600 | $2,214,911 |
| Sam T. FordChief Trade & Risk Officer | $425,000 | $775,000 | $291,242 | $503,200 | — | $1,994,442 |
What changed and why
- $3.7MCEO total compensation increased to $3,705,413 in 2025 from $3,155,393 in 2024.
- $85.0MCombined Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $85.0 million was achieved against an $80.0 million target.
- 80%Annual cash incentives were based 80% on financial goals and 20% on individual strategic metrics.
- Long-term equity incentives were awarded as performance-based restricted stock units.
- Base salaries for Mr. Pledger and Mr. Sam T. Ford were increased for 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.