Suzanne D. Snapper is the Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group, Inc., a position she took over at the end of 2021 after serving as CFO since 2009. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a B.A. in...

Suzanne D. Snapper is the Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group, Inc., a position she took over at the end of 2021 after serving as CFO since 2009. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a B.A. in Accounting, Suzanne has a solid background in finance and has been instrumental in the company’s growth since it went public in 2007. She began her career at KPMG, where she provided audit services for various industries including technology and transportation. Under her leadership, Ensign has focused on sustainable growth, achieving impressive financial performance metrics, such as a significant increase in revenue and earnings per share. In 2023, her total compensation was approximately $4.94 million, with a notable $4.91 million performance-based cash bonus reflecting her commitment to aligning personal success with company performance. Suzanne's approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of strong financial practices, operational effectiveness, and corporate governance, shaping Ensign to meet the challenges of the long-term care industry.

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Suzanne D. Snapper

CEO of The Ensign Group

Education

B.A. in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

January 1, 1974 - 51 years ago

CEO of The Ensign Group for

3 years 3 months (Dec 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer since August 2009, and Vice President of Finance since 2007.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Suzanne D. Snapper

Holdings

See how much did Suzanne D. Snapper make over time.

Suzanne Snapper's holdings have seen significant growth over the years. In September 2019, her holdings were valued at $10.86 million. By June 2023, they increased dramatically to an impressive $30 million. This represents a considerable rise in value, indicating not...

Suzanne Snapper's holdings have seen significant growth over the years. In September 2019, her holdings were valued at $10.86 million. By June 2023, they increased dramatically to an impressive $30 million. This represents a considerable rise in value, indicating not only her confidence in the company but also the consistent success and growth of Ensign Group. The fluctuation in her holdings reflects broader trends in the company’s performance and could be tied to various strategic decisions and market conditions. As the CEO, Snapper’s investments mirror the positive trajectory of the company, showcasing her commitment to Ensign’s vision and financial health.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

ENSG @ $129.82

Total Stock Sold

$21.30M

ENSG

$21.30M

350,700 ENSG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Suzanne D. Snapper didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ENSG350,700 shares worth $13.83M.
This is -35.07% and $7.47M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ENSG

30,108 shares

ENSG

Recent Charitable Transactions

ENSG

640 shares

ENSG

Dec 10, 2024

Charity

ENSG

1,647 shares

ENSG

Sep 9, 2024

Charity

ENSG

3,000 shares

ENSG

Dec 11, 2023

Charity

ENSG

1,600 shares

ENSG

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

ENSG

2,450 shares

ENSG

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

ENSG

3,173 shares

ENSG

Dec 31, 2020

Charity

Insider Trading

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ENSG

640 shares

ENSG

Dec 10, 2024

Charity

ENSG

4,800 shares

ENSG

Nov 6, 2024

Received

ENSG

1,647 shares

ENSG

Sep 9, 2024

Charity

ENSG

$1.23M

ENSG at $117.58/share

Feb 6, 2024

Received

ENSG

3,000 shares

ENSG

Dec 11, 2023

Charity

ENSG

4,800 shares

ENSG

May 18, 2023

Received

ENSG

$5.62M

ENSG at $100.95/share

Apr 24, 2023

Sale

ENSG

$3.53M

ENSG at $100.07/share

Apr 11, 2023

Sale

ENSG

$3.21M

ENSG at $93.02/share

Mar 30, 2023

Sale

ENSG

$1.14M

ENSG at $89.86/share

Feb 7, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Suzanne D. Snapper make over time.

In 2023, Suzanne D. Snapper had a total compensation of about $4.94 million. This includes a salary of $427,693 and a remarkable cash performance bonus of $4.91 million, a result of meeting key performance metrics set by the company. Her compensation philosophy is focused on aligning executive pay with company performance, ensuring that a substantial portion of her earnings is performance-based. This strategy is designed to attract and retain top executive talent, which is crucial for the company’s ongoing success. In previous years, like 2022, her total compensation was about $6.91 million, demonstrating a trend of significant bonuses based on the company's financial results. Each year, her compensation is carefully reviewed and adjusted in line with company growth, ensuring that her financial success is tightly linked to the success of Ensign Group.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$7.32M

Salary

$427.69K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, ensuring that a significant portion of executive compensation is performance-based.

Bonus

$4.91M

Board Justification

Cash incentive performance bonuses for 2023 were allocated to the NEOs who participated in the executive incentive program based on adjusted predetermined formula, which was $25.4 million after reductions for COVID-19 and litigation matters.

Other

$7.23K

Board Justification

Consists of term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance payments, a matching contribution to the 401(k) retirement plan, and deferred compensation contributions.

Restricted Stock

$1.98M(22.13K RSU)

Board Justification

Represents the number of shares acquired upon vesting of restricted stock awards granted in prior years, which vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the compensation in 2023 included adjusted annual earnings before provision for income taxes (EBT), clinical quality standards, and governance performance goals.

Other The Ensign Group CEOs

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Christopher R. Christensen

Founder and Ex-CEO of The Ensign Group

January 2005 - December 2021