How Schaffner was paid
$294,576 in total for 2024, 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 | Options | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul ShounCo-Founder, President, Chairman of our Board, and Former Chief Operating Officer | $234,050 | $12,176 | $246,226 |
| Brian SchaffnerChief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer | $282,400 | $12,176 | $294,576 |
| Greg AydelottFormer Chief Financial Officer | $192,000 | $12,176 | $204,176 |
What changed and why
- $295K$294,576 CEO total compensation in 2024, down from $524,887 in 2023.
- $12,176$12,176 in option awards was reported for each named executive officer in 2024.
- All named executive officers voluntarily declined executive bonuses in 2024.
- $234K$234,050 was paid to Paul Shoun after his unpaid leave began November 16, 2024.
- 2025 Employee Incentive Plan introduced performance-based cash bonuses with an RSU election alternative.
- $271K$271,150 is the 2025 annual base salary for Shoun and Schaffner.
Other Expion Energy proxy statements
- 2026 proxy statement
Joseph Hammer paid $68,750.
Filed Sep 18, 2026
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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.