Sean Trauschke has been the CEO of OGE Energy Corp. since June 2015, after serving as President of the company. He led the company to significant achievements, including a notable annual incentive bonus payout of $1.25 million in 2023, which...

Sean Trauschke has been the CEO of OGE Energy Corp. since June 2015, after serving as President of the company. He led the company to significant achievements, including a notable annual incentive bonus payout of $1.25 million in 2023, which was 128% of his salary. Trauschke's leadership focuses on driving performance goals like earnings and safety targets. His compensation is heavily linked to performance metrics, reflecting a solid connection between his goals and those of the company. In the past, he experienced a salary increase from $625,000 to $800,000 shortly after he became CEO; however, this still placed him below the median for similar positions in the industry. Trauschke's tenure has shown growth in OGE's stock performance, and he has a significant stake in the company's future through his long-term incentive plans. Interestingly, his net worth has seen fluctuations based on his stock holdings, which peaked at about $23 million in early 2024. Trauschke’s insider trading activities suggest a strong belief in the company's potential, with transactions around $20 million made between 2023 and 2024. This shows he remains committed not just as a CEO but as a major stakeholder in OGE Energy’s success.

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4. Compensation History

5. Other OGE Energy CEOs

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Sean Trauschke

CEO of OGE Energy

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Utilities

Born

July 1, 1968 - 56 years ago

CEO of OGE Energy for

9 years 10 months (May 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Served as Chief Financial Officer and President of OG&E since July 2013, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since April 2009.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Sean Trauschke

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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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Warner L. Baxter

CEO of Ameren

2021 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$158.48K

Total Holdings

$23.31M

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Patricia Kessler Poppe

CEO of CMS Energy

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.24M

Bonus

$1.95M

Other

$23.85K

Total Holdings

$26.21M

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David A. Campbell

CEO of Evergy

2023 Compensation

Stock

$940.54K

Salary

$1.06M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$60.80K

Total Holdings

$26.23M

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Lloyd Yates

CEO of NiSource

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.04M

Bonus

$2.50M

Other

$466.59K

Total Holdings

$10.10M

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Scott J. Lauber

CEO of WEC Energy Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.09M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$504.54K

Total Holdings

$5.61M

Holdings

See how much did Sean Trauschke make over time.

Sean Trauschke's holdings saw impressive peaks, reaching around $23 million in early 2024. His investments reflect confidence in OGE Energy Corp., showing he has a substantial interest in its success. His stock value fluctuated around $20 million in transactions between...

Sean Trauschke's holdings saw impressive peaks, reaching around $23 million in early 2024. His investments reflect confidence in OGE Energy Corp., showing he has a substantial interest in its success. His stock value fluctuated around $20 million in transactions between 2023 and 2024, indicating regular activity and engagement with the company’s assets. Even though his wealth is tied to the company's performance, his net worth has demonstrated growth over his time as CEO, particularly given the stock's performance against benchmarks. Trauschke's sizeable stake hints at his belief in OGE's trajectory under his leadership.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

OGE @ $44.77

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Sean Trauschke.

OGE

178,241 shares

OGE

Feb 19, 2024

Received

OGE

70,041 shares

OGE

Feb 21, 2023

Received

OGE

38,739 shares

OGE

Feb 22, 2022

Received

OGE

103,050 shares

OGE

Feb 24, 2021

Received

OGE

128,166 shares

OGE

Feb 25, 2020

Received

OGE

180,785 shares

OGE

Feb 19, 2019

Received

OGE

4,848 shares

OGE

Feb 20, 2018

Received

OGE

7,748 shares

OGE

Feb 24, 2015

Received

OGE

43,734 shares

OGE

Feb 24, 2014

Received

OGE

26,886 shares

OGE

Feb 26, 2013

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Sean Trauschke make over time.

In 2023, Sean Trauschke earned a total compensation of $2.84 million, which included a base salary of about $1.16 million and a performance-based bonus of $1.49 million. The compensation model ties heavily to how well OGE Energy performs on specific metrics like earnings, customer operations, and safety goals. His pay reflects his leadership role and alignment with company performance, with a significant portion (approximately 117% of his target bonus) awarded based on hitting these important goals. The structure of his pay is designed to encourage results for both the company and its shareholders, but in 2022, he had no bonus due to unmet performance targets, showcasing the risk and reward nature of his compensation. Over the years, while Trauschke's salary has seen incremental increases, it has been kept below the median CEO pay in similar companies, indicating that the focus is on performance over pure salary growth.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.80M

Salary

$1.16M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to provide competitive and reasonable levels of compensation with a significant performance-based portion to align the interests of executives with those of shareholders.

Bonus

$1.49M

Board Justification

Payout under the Annual Incentive Plan based on achievement of performance goals for 2023, representing approximately 117 percent of his targeted award and 128 percent of his salary paid in 2023.

Other

$154.25K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to 401(k) Plan, insurance premiums, and perquisites such as use of a company car and payment of social membership dues.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2023 as the performance units and restricted stock units are tied to future performance periods ending December 31, 2025.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included OG&E Earnings Target, O&M Target, Customer/Operations Target, Safety Target, and Environmental Target.

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Peter B. Delaney

Ex-CEO of OGE Energy

September 2007 - May 2015