Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Industrials
CEO, Chairman
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Get HYFM alertsWilliam Toler is recorded as CEO and Chairman at Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM). The newest filing on record that lists William Toler as CEO at Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) is dated April 30, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists William Toler as Chairman at Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) is dated April 17, 2025. Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed November 12, 2025 that William Toler was appointed Chairman, effective December 1, 2025. Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed November 12, 2025 that William Toler was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed October 17, 2024 that William Toler was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2025. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming William Toler; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reports total compensation of $951,975 for William Toler in fiscal 2024, including a base salary of $600,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years. William Toler has spoken on 8 earnings calls and 1 other investor event across 1 company, most recently for Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. on June 23, 2026. Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. is classified in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. includes B. John Lindeman (CEO and Board Member), John Lindeman (CFO), Kevin O'Brien (CFO) and 6 others.
“During the term of your employment with the Company, you will continue to serve a member of the Board and you will be appointed to serve as Chairman (rather than Executive Chairman), and you agree to serve in such capacity without additional compensation.”
“On the Effective Date, William Toler will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer.”
“Voting proposal number three, ratification appointment of auditor. The third and final matter being submitted to stockholder for voting is the ratification of the appointment of CBIS CPAs PC as the company's auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
“In the third quarter, we achieved solid year-on-year improvements in our gross profit margin and adjusted gross profit margin.”
“In the second quarter, we experienced sequential improvement in our adjusted gross profit margin over our first quarter levels, and also delivered positive adjusted EBITDA for the fourth time in the last five quarters.”
“I am pleased to report that in our first quarter, we delivered better results in many key profitability metrics, including adjusted gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow.”
“I believe that the proprietary aspect has been our main success.”
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed April 30, 2026
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Last confirmed April 17, 2025
Start not stated–2025-01-01
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Industrials
CEO, Chairman
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | $600,000 | $951,975 |
| 2023 | Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | $600,000 | $1,448,051 |
| 2022 | Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | $600,000 | $3,085,722 |
| 2021 | Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | $573,846 | $843,517 |
| 2020 | Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | $519,231 | $536,112 |
| 2019 | Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM) | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | $475,243 | $7,987,187 |