In FY2024, Competitive Enterprise Institute reported 21 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $1,680,579, with the highest-paid officer earning $359,403.
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| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Lassman | PRESIDENT | $359,403 |
| Wayne Crews | FRED L. SMITH FELLOW | $185,918 |
| Joel Zinberg | SENIOR FELLOW | $182,652 |
| Carrie Diamond | VP OF ADMINISTRATION | $176,796 |
| Daren Bakst - Dir of Center | FOR ENERGY AND ENVT, SR. FELLOW | $171,456 |
| Iain Murray | VICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGY | $161,635 |
| Amanda France | DIRECTOR OF EVENTS | $161,419 |
| Jessica Melugin | DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR TEC | $160,753 |
| Daniel Greenberg | GENERAL COUNSEL | $120,547 |
| Sarah Atkins | DIRECTOR AS OF 06/25 | $N/A |
| Cathy Windels | DIRECTOR AS OF 04/25 | $N/A |
| David Stover | DIRECTOR AS OF 04/25 | $N/A |
| Fran Smith | DIRECTOR AS OF 04/25 | $N/A |
| Todd Zywicki | DIRECTOR | $N/A |
| Geoffrey Pohanka | DIRECTOR | $N/A |
| Dana Modzelewski | DIRECTOR | $N/A |
| Michael S Greve | DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/24 | $N/A |
| Kristina Crane | DIRECTOR | $N/A |
| Fred L Smith JR | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/24 | $N/A |
| Roger Ream | DIRECTOR AS OF 06/25 | $N/A |
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