Leroy M.  Ball net worth and biography

Leroy Ball Biography and Net Worth

Chief Executive Officer + Board Chairman of Koppers
Leroy M. Ball is Chief Executive Officer of Koppers and serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Under Leroy’s leadership, Koppers focuses on safely and sustainably delivering customer-focused solutions through the development and application of technologies to enhance and preserve wood. Additionally, he has placed special emphasis on advancing the company’s people-first culture.
 
Leroy joined Koppers in September 2010 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, providing oversight for the finance, treasury, information technology and investor relations functions. From May to December 2014, he held the role of Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for the company’s global business operations. He was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2015.
 
Prior to Koppers, Leroy spent 10 years with Calgon Carbon Corporation, an international chemical company. During this time, he served as Controller before being named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2002. He also served as President of the company’s majority-owned Japanese joint venture. Previously, Leroy held several positions in finance with Carmeuse Lime Co./Dravo Corporation.
 
Leroy is a member of the Board of Directors for ATI Inc., a global specialty materials company, and Highmark Inc., a leading health insurance organization. Active in the local community, he serves on the Boards of Directors for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Advanced Leadership Initiative (TALI), and the Duquesne Club.
 
In 2024, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Three Rivers Chapter honored Leroy with the Director of the Year Award for Leadership in Company Governance. In 2020, he received the Chuck Cooper Foundation Leadership Award for his commitment to promoting diversity and making a positive community impact. In 2019, DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability recognized him with its Safety in Action ICON Award. In 2018, the Pittsburgh Business Times selected Leroy as an Outstanding CEO. He also was honored in 2016 with the Board Diversity Ambassador Award from 2020 Women on Boards, Pittsburgh.
 
Leroy received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida International University and earned an MBA from Robert Morris University.
 
He resides in the Pittsburgh area with his wife, Ginger, and is the proud father of two daughters, Leah and Ally.

What is Leroy M. Ball's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Leroy M. Ball is at least $10.91 million as of November 19th, 2024. Mr. Ball owns 314,325 shares of Koppers stock worth more than $10,906,135 as of July 11th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Ball may own. Additionally, Mr. Ball receives a salary of $2,390,000.00 as Chief Executive Officer + Board Chairman at Koppers. Learn More about Leroy M. Ball's net worth.

How old is Leroy M. Ball?

Mr. Ball is currently 55 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Koppers. Learn More on Leroy M. Ball's age.

What is Leroy M. Ball's salary?

As the Chief Executive Officer + Board Chairman of Koppers Holdings Inc., Mr. Ball earns $2,390,000.00 per year. Learn More on Leroy M. Ball's salary.

How do I contact Leroy M. Ball?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Ball and other Koppers executives is 436 SEVENTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH PA, 15219. Koppers can also be reached via phone at (412) 227-2001 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Leroy M. Ball's contact information.

Has Leroy M. Ball been buying or selling shares of Koppers?

Leroy M. Ball has not been actively trading shares of Koppers during the past quarter. Most recently, M Leroy Ball sold 6,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.26, for a transaction totalling $223,560.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 314,325 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,711,749.50. Learn More on Leroy M. Ball's trading history.

Who are Koppers' active insiders?

Koppers' insider roster includes Leroy Ball (Chief Executive Officer + Board Chairman), Joseph Dowd (VP), Leslie Hyde (SVP), Bradley Pearce (CAO), and James Sullivan (COO). Learn More on Koppers' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Koppers?

During the last year, insiders at the specialty chemicals company sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 20,049 shares worth more than $752,227.16. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 19th when Director Stephen R Tritch sold 3,533 shares worth more than $131,003.64. Insiders at Koppers own 6.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Koppers.

Information on this page was last updated on 11/19/2024.

Leroy M. Ball Insider Trading History at Koppers

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
11/19/2024Sell6,000$37.26$223,560.00314,325View SEC Filing Icon  
11/12/2024Sell5,000$37.92$189,600.00315,129View SEC Filing Icon  
6/7/2024Sell2,500$42.45$106,125.00321,008View SEC Filing Icon  
5/28/2024Sell2,500$42.36$105,900.00321,008View SEC Filing Icon  
5/24/2024Sell2,500$43.13$107,825.00321,008View SEC Filing Icon  
3/4/2024Sell5,000$53.51$267,550.00323,080View SEC Filing Icon  
12/20/2023Sell7,000$49.27$344,890.00296,421View SEC Filing Icon  
12/1/2023Sell13,102$44.60$584,349.20296,421View SEC Filing Icon  
8/30/2023Sell2,000$38.59$77,180.00298,921View SEC Filing Icon  
8/28/2020Sell2,500$24.67$61,675.00230,576View SEC Filing Icon  
12/13/2018Buy4,000$17.24$68,960.00155,038View SEC Filing Icon  
12/3/2018Buy4,000$18.90$75,600.00151,038View SEC Filing Icon  
11/12/2018Buy22,000$20.01$440,220.00137,822View SEC Filing Icon  
9/6/2018Buy2,000$34.96$69,920.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/30/2016Sell3,500$38.51$134,785.0065,177View SEC Filing Icon  
8/21/2015Buy1,000$20.24$20,240.0052,033View SEC Filing Icon  
5/26/2015Buy1,000$25.90$25,900.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/2/2015Buy10,000$16.82$168,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Leroy M. Ball Buying and Selling Activity at Koppers

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Koppers Company Overview

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Koppers Holdings Inc. provides treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS), Performance Chemicals (PC), and Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) segments. The RUPS segment procures and treats crossties, switch ties, and various types of lumber used for railroad bridges and crossings. It also provides rail joint bars to join rails together for railroads; transmission and distribution poles for electric and telephone utilities; and pilings. This segment provides railroad services, such as engineering, design, repair, and inspection services for railroad bridges. The PC segment develops, manufactures, and markets copper-based wood preservatives, including micronized copper azole, micronized pigments, alkaline copper quaternary, amine copper azole, and chromated copper arsenate for decking, fencing, utility poles, construction lumber and timbers, and various agricultural uses; and supplies fire-retardant chemicals for pressure treatment of wood primarily in commercial construction. The CMC segment manufactures creosote for the treatment of wood or as a feedstock in the production of carbon black; carbon pitch, a raw material used in the production of aluminum and steel; naphthalene for use as a feedstock in the production of phthalic anhydride and as a surfactant in the production of concrete; phthalic anhydride for the production of plasticizers, polyester resins, and alkyd paints; and carbon black feedstock for use in the production of carbon black. It serves the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction sectors. Koppers Holdings Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Today's Range

Now: $34.70
Low: $34.53
High: $35.61

50 Day Range

MA: $31.19
Low: $25.01
High: $34.75

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Low: $22.99
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Volume

129,968 shs

Average Volume

151,669 shs

Market Capitalization

$694.29 million

P/E Ratio

29.91

Dividend Yield

0.92%

Beta

1.49