Gold.com, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 18, 2026, reporting the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Cary Dickson and the appointment of Jill Van as his successor, both effective September 18, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • CFO resignation: Cary Dickson submitted his resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on September 14, 2026, effective September 18, 2026.
  • New CFO appointed: Jill Van, age 55, became Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer effective September 18, 2026.
  • Base salary: Ms. Van's employment agreement sets a base salary of $500,000 per annum.
  • Annual bonus target: Ms. Van is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus at a target level of 50% of salary, determined by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors.
  • RSU grant: On September 18, 2026, Ms. Van will be granted restricted stock units equal to $500,000, vesting in equal parts on June 30, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
  • Employment term: The agreement runs from September 18, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
  • Prior experience: Ms. Van has more than 25 years of experience and previously served as Interim CFO at Hardesty LLC, Audit Partner at RSM US LLP, and CFO and Shareholder of Shew Enterprise.

Leadership Transition at Gold.com: Dickson Out, Van In as CFO

According to the filing, Cary Dickson submitted his resignation from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gold.com, Inc. (NYSE:GOLD) on September 14, 2026, with an effective date of September 18, 2026. The company disclosed no further details regarding the circumstances of Mr. Dickson's departure.

The filing states that Jill Van, currently the Company's Executive Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary, assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer on September 18, 2026, also taking on responsibilities as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Ms. Van joined the company in June 2025 as Senior Vice President and Controller and was promoted to Executive Vice President in January 2026. The filing notes she holds a Master of Accounting from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Public Accountant. She served as Audit Partner at Grant Thornton LLP for 20 years, where, according to the filing, "she led SEC reporting engagements, IPO audits, and complex transactions across diverse industries including manufacturing, construction, technology, real estate, and medical devices."

Under the employment agreement disclosed in the filing, Ms. Van's RSUs will be granted under the Company's 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, with each RSU representing the contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock, with dividend equivalents accrued thereon. The filing also states that accelerated vesting is available in specified circumstances. The company disclosed that there are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Van and any other persons pursuant to which she was selected, no family relationships with any director or executive officer, and no material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

Gold.com, Inc. reported the resignation of CFO Cary Dickson and the appointment of Jill Van as CFO, effective September 18, 2026, along with the principal terms of Ms. Van's employment agreement, including salary, bonus target, RSU grant, and contract term.