---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-159842"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DCO"
cik: "0000030305"
company_name: "DUCOMMUN INC /DE/"
filed_at: "2023-06-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T08:37:38.695358+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ducommun formalizes transition agreement with ex-CFO Wampler; advisor role at $34,500/mo through March 2024

## Summary
- Chris Wampler resigned as VP/CFO/Controller/Treasurer on May 3; remains as non-executive advisor to CFO.
- Transition period through March 1, 2024; monthly base salary of $34,500.
- After separation, Wampler receives 12 months base salary severance and benefits per existing severance agreement.
- Re-assignment not related to any financial reporting issues.
- Wampler continues to vest in existing compensation, bonus, equity, and incentive plans during transition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-159842
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DCO
- cik: 0000030305
- company_name: DUCOMMUN INC /DE/
- filed_at: 2023-06-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312523159842/0001193125-23-159842-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312523159842/d467496d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-23-159842.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Christopher D. Wampler changed role as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Treasurer at DUCOMMUN INC /DE/.
  - Action: ceased to serve
  - Role: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Treasurer
  source text: On May 3, 2023, Ducommun Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), reported that Christopher D. Wampler, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Treasurer, ceased to serve in that role but would continue his employment with the Company in a non-executive capacity.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312523159842/0001193125-23-159842-index.htm

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