Last updated: 12 September 2022 at 4:33pm EST

David Copeland Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of David W Copeland is at least $14.6 Million dollars as of 9 September 2022. Mr. Copeland owns over 10,000 units of SM Co stock worth over $8,931,460 and over the last 17 years he sold SM stock worth over $4,065,799. In addition, he makes $1,644,990 as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at SM Co.

Mr. Copeland SM stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

David has made over 27 trades of the SM Co stock since 2007, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he sold 10,000 units of SM stock worth $462,300 on 9 September 2022.

The largest trade he's ever made was exercising 62,296 units of SM Co stock on 1 September 2022 worth over $2,434,528. On average, David trades about 9,426 units every 97 days since 2007. As of 9 September 2022 he still owns at least 228,543 units of SM Co stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. Copeland stock trades at the bottom of the page.





David Copeland biography

David W. Copeland serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary of the Company. He joined the Company in January 2011 as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. He was appointed as the Company’s Corporate Secretary in July 2011 and Executive Vice President in May 2013. Mr. Copeland has 38 years of experience in the legal profession, including 29 years as internal counsel for various energy companies. Prior to joining the Company, he co-founded Concho Resources Inc., in Midland, Texas, where he served as an executive officer and general counsel, and later as its Senior Counsel through December 2010. From August 1997 through March 2004, Mr. Copeland served as an executive officer and general counsel of two energy companies he co-founded in Midland, Texas. Mr. Copeland started his career in 1982 with the Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder law firm in Midland, Texas.

What is the salary of David Copeland?

As the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of SM Co, the total compensation of David Copeland at SM Co is $1,644,990. There are 3 executives at SM Co getting paid more, with Javan Ottoson having the highest compensation of $5,999,460.



How old is David Copeland?

David Copeland is 63, he's been the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of SM Co since 2019. There are 7 older and 15 younger executives at SM Co. The oldest executive at SM Energy Co is Larry Bickle, 74, who is the Independent Director.

What's David Copeland's mailing address?

David's mailing address filed with the SEC is 1700 LINCOLN STREET, SUITE 3200, DENVER, CO, 80203.

Insiders trading at SM Co

Over the last 21 years, insiders at SM Co have traded over $142,847,225 worth of SM Co stock and bought 344,004 units worth $7,195,841 . The most active insiders traders include J Oil & Gas Inc Flying, Mark A Hellerstein, and Herbert S Vogel. On average, SM Co executives and independent directors trade stock every 28 days with the average trade being worth of $1,255,250. The most recent stock trade was executed by Patrick A Lytle on 26 August 2024, trading 6,059 units of SM stock currently worth $287,500.



What does SM Co do?

sm energy company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the united states. the company was founded in 1908, incorporated in 1915, and became a public company through an initial public offering in 1992. sm energy trades on the new york stock exchange under the symbol sm. the company operates in four core areas managed by four regional offices: the mid-continent, rocky mountains, permian basin, and gulf coast regions are operated out of our offices in tulsa, oklahoma; billings, montana; midland, texas; and houston, texas, respectively. each office is staffed with a full complement of geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and landmen who have extensive experience in the region or basin where they work. the denver, colorado, headquarters provides financial and administrative support for the regional operations. at sm energy, we also take seriously the manner in which we conduct our



What does SM Co's logo look like?

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Complete history of Mr. Copeland stock trades at Concho Resources Inc and SM Co

Date
#
Company
Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Shares Price per share Total value Shares after Source
9 Sep 2022 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Sale 10,000 $46.23 $462,300
9 Sep 2022
228,543
1 Sep 2022 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Option 62,296 $42.15 $2,625,776
1 Sep 2022
270,542
1 Jul 2022 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Option 27,673 $34.08 $943,096
1 Jul 2022
211,203
31 May 2022 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Sale 5,000 $51.23 $256,150
31 May 2022
188,722
25 May 2022 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Sale 40,000 $44.04 $1,761,600
25 May 2022
193,722
14 Dec 2021 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Option 13,238 $29.22 $386,814
14 Dec 2021
243,919
1 Sep 2021 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Option 26,074 $18.85 $491,495
1 Sep 2021
237,031
1 Jul 2021 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Option 9,680 $25.51 $246,937
1 Jul 2021
212,643
1 Jul 2020 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Option 42,999 $3.63 $156,086
1 Jul 2020
201,135
6 Mar 2020 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 25,000 $3.17 $79,250
6 Mar 2020
155,912
4 Mar 2020 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 5,000 $5.84 $29,200
4 Mar 2020
130,912
24 Feb 2020 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 10,000 $7.34 $73,400
24 Feb 2020
125,912
24 May 2019 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 10,000 $12.71 $127,100
24 May 2019
106,454
27 Feb 2017 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 10,000 $25.22 $252,200
27 Feb 2017
86,451
8 Dec 2015 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 10,000 $23.04 $230,400
8 Dec 2015
72,279
14 Nov 2014 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 5,000 $51.54 $257,700
14 Nov 2014
54,561
21 Feb 2014 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 3,500 $72.13 $252,455
21 Feb 2014
46,069
30 May 2012 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 10,000 $53.37 $533,700
30 May 2012
36,093
5 Aug 2011 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 15,000 $76.81 $1,152,150
5 Aug 2011
26,093
4 Mar 2011 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 2,500 $72.93 $182,325
4 Mar 2011
10,000
1 Mar 2011 David W Copeland
EVP and General Counsel
Buy 7,500 $70.66 $529,950
1 Mar 2011
7,500
11 May 2009 David W Copeland
Vice President, Gen. Counsel, and Secretary
Option 31,759 $8.00 $254,072
11 May 2009
406,494
16 Mar 2009 David W Copeland
Vice President, Gen. Counsel, and Secretary
Sale 40,700 $23.07 $938,949
16 Mar 2009
374,735
10 Mar 2009 David W Copeland
Vice President, Gen. Counsel, and Secretary
Option 18,130 $8.00 $145,040
10 Mar 2009
433,565
18 Nov 2008 David W Copeland
Vice President, Gen. Counsel, and Secretary
Option 18,130 $8.00 $145,040
18 Nov 2008
426,212
17 Sep 2008 David W Copeland
Vice President, Gen. Counsel, and Secretary
Option 18,130 $8.00 $145,040
17 Sep 2008
426,212
2 Aug 2007 David W Copeland
Vice President, Gen. Counsel, and Secretary
Sale 60,000 $10.78 $646,800
2 Aug 2007
395,065


SM Co executives and stock owners

SM Co executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: