Gregg S. Kantor served as the President and CEO of Northwest Natural Gas Company from January 1, 2009, until his retirement on July 31, 2016. With a career at the company starting in 1996, he held various roles, progressively moving...

Gregg S. Kantor served as the President and CEO of Northwest Natural Gas Company from January 1, 2009, until his retirement on July 31, 2016. With a career at the company starting in 1996, he held various roles, progressively moving up from Director of Public Affairs to Chief Operating Officer before becoming CEO. Under his leadership, the company focused on performance metrics linked to executive compensation, such as earnings per share and return on invested capital. In 2015, he earned a total compensation of approximately $711K, comprising salary, bonuses, and stock. Kantor has been active beyond his company duties, participating in the Oregon Global Warming Commission and other community organizations. His experience reflects a strong commitment to both business performance and community involvement.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Northwest Natural CEOs

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Gregg S. Kantor

Ex-CEO of Northwest Natural

Sector of Economy

Utilities

CEO of Northwest Natural for

7 years 6 months (Jan 2009 - Jul 2016)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Gregg S. Kantor

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Linden R. Evans

CEO of Black Hills

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.14M

Salary

$893.33K

Bonus

$1.37M

Other

$607.73K

Total Holdings

$10.37M

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Michael E. Haefner

CEO of Atmos Energy

2023 Compensation

Stock

$5.15M

Salary

$1.04M

Bonus

$1.52M

Other

$14.55K

Total Holdings

$19.41M

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Stephen D. Westhoven

CEO of New Jersey Resources

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.41M

Salary

$938.25K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$75.31K

Total Holdings

$8.28M

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Lisa A. Grow

CEO of IDACORP

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$850.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$13.44K

Total Holdings

$6.14M

Holdings

See how much did Gregg S. Kantor make over time.

At the time of his appointment as CEO in 2009, Kantor held 15,430 shares of Northwest Natural. His stock ownership fluctuated during his tenure, reflecting his ongoing investment in the company. Notably, in 2015, he reported a vesting of 1,400...

At the time of his appointment as CEO in 2009, Kantor held 15,430 shares of Northwest Natural. His stock ownership fluctuated during his tenure, reflecting his ongoing investment in the company. Notably, in 2015, he reported a vesting of 1,400 shares valued at about $70K. At retirement, his holding was a substantial part of his portfolio, indicating a strong alignment with shareholder interests. This long-term commitment highlights his confidence in the company’s value over time and his leadership's potential impact on stock growth.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

NWN @ $41.96

Total Stock Sold

$2.43M

NWN

$2.43M

48,298.571 NWN shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Gregg S. Kantor didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NWN48,298.571 shares worth $2.92M.
This is 20.34% and $494.14K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

NWN

2,202 shares

NWN

Recent Charitable Transactions

NWN

165 shares

NWN

Jan 14, 2016

Charity

NWN

107 shares

NWN

Jan 15, 2015

Charity

NWN

406 shares

NWN

Jan 16, 2014

Charity

NWN

292 shares

NWN

Dec 7, 2012

Charity

NWN

267 shares

NWN

Dec 31, 2011

Charity

NWN

350 shares

NWN

Dec 31, 2010

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Gregg S. Kantor.

NWN

$63.91K

NWN at $63.91/share

Jul 11, 2016

Sale

NWN

$59.16K

NWN at $59.16/share

Jun 10, 2016

Sale

NWN

$56.86K

NWN at $56.86/share

May 10, 2016

Sale

NWN

$56.86K

NWN at $56.86/share

May 10, 2016

Sale

NWN

$353.27K

NWN at $50.47/share

Mar 16, 2016

Sale

NWN

$207.47K

NWN at $50.24/share

Mar 7, 2016

Sale

NWN

$1.25M

NWN at $50.15/share

Feb 29, 2016

Sale

NWN

9,909 shares

NWN

Feb 24, 2016

Received

NWN

$11.76K

NWN at $50.47/share

Jan 14, 2016

Sale

NWN

165 shares

NWN

Jan 14, 2016

Charity

Compensation History

See how much did Gregg S. Kantor make over time.

Over his tenure at Northwest Natural, Gregg S. Kantor's compensation varied significantly. In 2016, he received nearly $3.2 million, including a salary of $565K and a performance-based bonus of $114K. This structure emphasized a pay-for-performance approach, aligning his earnings directly with corporate success. For the year prior, in 2015, his total compensation was around $711K, reflecting the company’s defined expectations from its leadership. His earlier compensation during his time as COO was also significant, laying out a clear expectation of high-performance results from executives. This model not only incentivized excellence but also created a clear trust with stakeholders based on measurable outcomes.

Year

2016

Total Compensation

$904.19K

Salary

$565.80K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is centered on pay for performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$114.00K

Board Justification

The bonus is part of the Executive Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP) based on performance metrics for the year 2016.

Other

$224.39K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes various benefits and contributions to retirement plans.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2016 as the focus is on performance share awards and RSUs, which are not included in the total compensation calculation.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include earnings per share (EPS), return on invested capital (ROIC), and individual performance goals.

Other Northwest Natural CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Northwest Natural

Richard G. Reiten

Ex-CEO of Northwest Natural

January 1997 - December 2002

David H. Anderson

CEO of Northwest Natural

August 2016 - Present