Nelms

So are undesirable habits that result from lighter supervision, but coaches such as Nelms can do nothing but sit back and hope.

statesman.com - Highschool 2010

So are undesirable habits that result from lighter supervision, but coaches such as Nelms can do nothing but sit back and hope.

statesman.com - Highschool 2010

Discover Financial Services Chief Executive and Chairman David W. Nelms received total compensation valued at $8.6 million in 2010, nearly double from the year before.

Discover CEO's Compensation Nearly Doubles Aparajita Saha-Bubna 2011

"We think we're back in growth mode so I would hope that we can sustain a year-over-year growth rate in receivables going forward," Mr. Nelms said.

Discover Earnings Surge Andrew R. Johnson 2011

As part of the $8.6 million total, Mr. Nelms also received $2.3 million in stock awards.

Discover CEO's Compensation Nearly Doubles Aparajita Saha-Bubna 2011

These five CEOs saw more than a 400% increase in combined salary and bonus: Robert P. Kelly of Bank of New York 561%; David W. Nelms of Discover Financial Services

Show Me The Money 2011

"It was a very sizeable reserve release this quarter ... and we don't think that's going to continue," Mr. Nelms said.

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Mr. Nelms attributed the higher spending to Discover's increased marketing efforts and rewards program offerings.

Discover Earnings Surge Andrew R. Johnson 2011

Survivors include his companion, Donna Inglot of White Oak, Pa.; four children from his marriage, Jan Piwowarczyk of Damascus, Jill Nelms of Jacksonville, Fla., Janell Williams of Monrovia, Md., and Jolene Park of Charlottesville; two sisters; and six grandchildren.

Ernie Piwowarczyk, IBM engineer 2011

"We achieved record results again this quarter as a result of further improvements in credit performance and record sales volume," said David Nelms , chairman and chief executive.

Discover Earnings Surge Andrew R. Johnson 2011