Granite Construction Incorporated filed a current report on August 7, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors appointed George L. Nash, Jr. as a director effective August 5, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: George L. Nash, Jr. was appointed to the Board of Directors of Granite Construction Incorporated on August 5, 2026.
  • Director class: Mr. Nash joined the class of directors whose terms expire at the Company's 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Committee assignments: Mr. Nash will serve on the Board's Audit/Compliance Committee and Risk Committee.
  • Independence determination: The Board determined that Mr. Nash meets the independence requirements of the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Compensation: As a non-employee director, Mr. Nash will receive compensation in the same manner as the Company's other non-employee directors, as described in the proxy statement filed April 23, 2026.
  • Indemnification: The Company will enter into its standard form of Indemnification Agreement with Mr. Nash.

Board Expansion at Granite Construction: Nash Appointment Details

According to the filing, Granite Construction Incorporated (New York Stock Exchange: GVA) disclosed that its Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, appointed George L. Nash, Jr. as a director on August 5, 2026. Mr. Nash was placed in the class of directors whose terms expire at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The filing states that Mr. Nash will serve on two Board committees: the Audit/Compliance Committee and the Risk Committee. The Board has determined that he meets the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. As a non-employee director, the filing notes, his compensation will follow the same program applicable to other non-employee directors, which is described in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 23, 2026.

The filing discloses that the Company will enter into its standard form of Indemnification Agreement with Mr. Nash, the form of which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. The filing also states that there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Nash and any other person pursuant to which he was selected, and that there are no transactions involving Mr. Nash that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

Granite Construction Incorporated reported the appointment of George L. Nash, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2026, including his committee assignments, independence status, compensation terms, and indemnification arrangement.