Compass Minerals International, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 28, 2026, disclosing the resignation of Ashley Ward as Chief Accounting Officer and the appointment of Brett Teuscher to that role, effective October 28, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation: Ashley Ward resigned as Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 23, 2026; the filing states her departure was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
  • New appointment: Brett Teuscher was appointed Chief Accounting Officer on October 28, 2026, having joined the company in May 2026 as Senior Director, Internal Audit.
  • Base salary: Mr. Teuscher's base salary as Chief Accounting Officer will be $300,000 per year, according to the Offer Letter signed October 28, 2026.
  • Annual bonus target: His annual targeted cash bonus under the Company's Management Annual Incentive Program is 40% of his annual base salary, dependent on pre-established performance goals.
  • Long-term incentive: Mr. Teuscher is eligible for equity awards under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program, with an annual target equity award value of $115,000.
  • Experience: Mr. Teuscher, age 44, has 19 years of experience in finance and accounting, including roles at BlueScope, United Health Group, Whirlpool, JCPenney Company, and the Utah State Tax Commission.

Compass Minerals Discloses CAO Transition and Teuscher Compensation Terms

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 28, 2026, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) reported a leadership change in its accounting function. Ashley Ward submitted her resignation as Chief Accounting Officer on October 22, 2026, with the departure taking effect October 23. The filing explicitly states that her resignation "was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."

The company disclosed that Brett Teuscher, age 44, was appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer on October 28, 2026. Mr. Teuscher had already been with Compass Minerals since May 2026, serving as Senior Director, Internal Audit. Prior to joining the company, the filing notes he served in positions of increasing responsibility at BlueScope, a steel supplier and manufacturer, from January 2020 to May 2026, ultimately as Director of Finance Transformation, ERM and Procurement. Earlier career roles included positions in finance or internal audit at United Health Group, Whirlpool, JCPenney Company, and the Utah State Tax Commission. Mr. Teuscher earned both a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah State University, according to the filing.

The company entered into an Offer Letter with Mr. Teuscher, signed October 28, 2026, establishing his compensation. The filing states his base salary will be $300,000 per year, his annual targeted cash bonus will be 40% of his annual base salary, and his annual target equity award value under the Long-Term Incentive Program will be $115,000. The filing further notes that Mr. Teuscher has no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the company, and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. His employment is described as at will.

What Was Disclosed

Compass Minerals reported the resignation of Chief Accounting Officer Ashley Ward and the appointment of Brett Teuscher to that role, along with the full terms of his compensation as set forth in an Offer Letter dated October 28, 2026.