EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

I.

EMPLOYMENT . The Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive hereby accepts employment with the Company, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

II.

TERM . Subject to termination as stated in Section VI, the term of employment of the Executive pursuant to this Agreement (as the same may be extended, the “Term”) shall commence on January 7, 2009(the “Effective Date”), and shall have a continuous term of sixteen (16) months thereafter.

III.

POSITION . During the Term, the Executive shall serve as Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of the Company performing duties commensurate with the position and such additional duties as the Company shall determine. If asked, the Executive agrees to serve, without any additional compensation, as a director on the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and/or the board of directors of any subsidiary of the Company, and/or in one or more officer positions with the Company and/or any subsidiary of the Company. If the Executive’s employment is terminated for any reason, whether such termination is voluntary or involuntary, the Executive shall resign as a director and officer of the Company (and any of its subsidiaries), such resignation to be effective no later than the date of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company.

IV.

DUTIES . During the Term, the Executive shall devote his full time and attention during normal business hours to the business and affairs of the Company; provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for the Executive with the approval of the Company to devote reasonable periods of time to charitable and community activities and industry or professional activities, and/or to manage personal investments, so long as such activities do not interfere with the performance of the Executive’s responsibilities under this Agreement.

V.

COMPENSATION

A.

Base Salary . The Executive’s initial base salary as of the Effective Date is $282,187. Effective January 1 of each calendar year after the Effective Date during the Term of this Agreement, upon the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Board (or a committee of the Board) shall review the Executive’s base salary and may increase such amount if and as it may deem advisable. Such initial base salary, as it may be increased during the Term, is defined as the “Base Salary.” The Base Salary shall be payable in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices, and is subject to all proper taxes and withholding. The Base Salary rate at which the Executive is being compensated on the Date of Termination (as defined below) shall be the Base Salary rate used in determining all severance amounts payable to the Executive hereunder.

B.

Bonus Plan . Such bonus, if any, as shall be determined upon the recommendation of the CEO by the Board (or any designated Committee of the Board comprised solely of independent directors), shall be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bonus plan established for the Company (“Bonus Plan”).

C.

Long Term Incentive Awards . During the Term, upon the recommendation of the CEO, the Board (or any designated committee of the Board comprised solely of independent directors) will consider, in its sole discretion, long term incentive awards to the Executive pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans.

D.

Other Benefits . In addition to the benefits specifically provided for herein, during the Term the Executive shall be entitled to participate in all benefit plans maintained by the Company for officers generally according to the terms of such plans.

VI.

TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT . The Executive’s employment under this Agreement shall not be terminated except as set forth in this Section. Any reference to the date of delivery of a notice of termination or resignation by either the Company or the Executive in this Section VI shall constitute the “Date of Termination,” unless otherwise set forth herein. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive will be deemed to have terminated employment when the Executive has a “separation from service” from the Company as determined in accordance with Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(h).

A.

By Mutual Consent . The Executive’s employment pursuant to this Agreement may be terminated at any time by the mutual written agreement of the Company and the Executive upon such terms as are agreed upon between the parties.

B.

Death . If Executive dies during the Term of this Agreement, the Company shall pay his Base Salary due through the date of his death to the Executive’s designated beneficiary plus a pro-rata portion of any Bonus Plan or other compensation to which he is otherwise entitled as of the time of his death, which Bonus Plan amount will be determined and paid after the end of the fiscal year for

C.

Disability

1.

The Executive’s employment may be terminated by written notice by either party to the other party, when:

a.

the Executive suffers a physical or mental disability entitling the Executive to long-term disability benefits under the Company’s long-term disability plan, if any, or

b.

in the absence of a Company long-term disability plan, the Executive is unable, as determined by the Board (or any designated Committee of the Board), to perform the essential functions of his regular duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, due to a medically determinable physical or mental illness which has lasted (or can reasonably be expected to last) for a period of six (6) consecutive months.

2.

If the Executive’s employment is terminated under this Section (C), the Executive shall be entitled to receive:

a.

all Base Salary and benefits due to the Executive through the Date of Termination (payable within thirty (30) days of the Date of Termination, with the date of such payment determined by the Company in its sole discretion) and a pro-rata portion of any Bonus Plan or other compensation to which he is otherwise entitled as of the Date of Termination, which Bonus Plan amount will be determined after the end of the fiscal year for which the Bonus Plan was in place and paid in accordance with the terms of such Bonus Plan;

b.

an amount equal to the Executive’s Base Salary for a total of twelve (12) months following the Date of Termination; and

c.

if permitted under the Company’s group medical insurance, group medical benefits at the same rate as then in effect for the Company’s employees for sixteen (16) months after the Date of Termination; provided, that if the Executive instead elects continuation of group benefits under COBRA, the Company shall pay the full cost of the premiums for sixteen (16) months following the Date of Termination. The costs of the Company’s portion of any premiums due under this clause (c) shall be included in the Executive’s gross income to the extent the provision of such benefits is deemed to be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

3.

The amounts in clause 2(b) above shall be reduced by any disability insurance payments the Executive receives as a result of his disability, and shall be paid to the Executive periodically at the regular payroll dates commencing as of the Date of Termination and for the remaining term of the non-compete covenant in Section IX hereof. In addition, the Executive will receive an enhanced severance amount consisting of four (4) additional months of the Executive’s Base Salary (payable periodically at regular payroll intervals) upon his or her execution of a full release of claims in favor of the Company. Furthermore, all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and any other unvested equity incentives shall vest and/or remain exercisable for their stated terms solely in accordance with the terms of the award agreements to which the Company and the Executive are parties on the Date of Termination. In addition, all amounts contributed by the Company to the CAP for the benefit of the Executive shall vest and thereafter be paid out in accordance with the terms of the CAP as in effect on the Date of Termination.

D.

By the Company for Cause

1.

The Executive’s employment may be terminated by the Board upon recommendation of the CEO, both acting in good faith, by written notice to the Executive specifying the event(s) relied upon for such termination upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each of which shall constitute “Cause” for termination):

a.

the continued failure by the Executive to substantially perform his duties after written notice and failure to cure within sixty (60) days;

b.

conviction of a felony or engaging in misconduct which is materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or to its reputation or otherwise, or which would damage Executive’s ability to effectively perform his duties;

c.

theft or dishonesty by the Executive;

d.

intoxication while on duty; or

e.

willful violation of Company policies or procedures after written notice and failure to cure within thirty (30) days.

2.

If the Executive’s employment is terminated under this Section (D), the Executive shall be entitled to receive all Base Salary and benefits to be paid or provided to the Executive under this Agreement through the Date of Termination, and no more.

3.

In addition, the Executive will receive an enhanced severance amount consisting of four (4) additional months of the Executive’s Base Salary (payable periodically at regular payroll intervals) upon his or her execution of a full release of claims in favor of the Company. Furthermore, all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and any other vested equity incentives shall remain exercisable solely in accordance with the terms of the award agreements to which the Company and the Executive are parties on the Date of Termination. All unvested equity incentives shall terminate on the Date of Termination. In addition, all amounts contributed by the Company to the CAP for the benefit of the Executive that have vested shall be paid out in accordance with the terms of the CAP as in effect on the Date of Termination. The Executive shall not be entitled to receive any unvested Company contributions to the CAP.

E.

By the Company Without Cause

1.

The Executive’s employment may be terminated by the Board upon recommendation of the CEO at any time without Cause by delivery of a written notice of termination to the Executive. If the Executive’s employment is terminated under this Section (E), the Executive shall be entitled to receive:

a.

all Base Salary and benefits due to the Executive through the Date of Termination (payable within thirty (30) days of the Date of Termination, with the date of such payment determined by the Company in its sole discretion) and a pro-rata portion of any Bonus Plan or other compensation to which he is otherwise entitled as of the Date of Termination, which Bonus Plan amount will be

b.

an amount equal to the Executive’s Base Salary for a total of twelve (12) months following the Date of Termination; and

c.

group medical benefits for sixteen (16) months after the Date of Termination. The costs of the Company’s portion of any premiums due under this clause (c) shall be included in the Executive’s gross income to the extent the provision of such benefits is deemed to be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

2.

The amount in clause 1(b) above shall be paid to the Executive periodically at the regular payroll dates commencing as of the Date of Termination and for the remaining term of the non-compete covenant in Section IX hereof. In addition, the Executive will receive an enhanced severance amount consisting of four (4) additional months of the Executive’s Base Salary (payable periodically at regular payroll intervals) upon his or her execution of a full release of claims in favor of the Company. Furthermore, all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and any other unvested equity incentives shall vest and/or remain exercisable for their stated terms solely in accordance with the terms of the award agreements to which the Company and the Executive are parties on the Date of Termination. In addition, all amounts contributed by the Company to the CAP for the benefit of the Executive shall vest and thereafter be paid out in accordance with the terms of the CAP as in effect on the Date of Termination.

F.

By the Executive for Good Reason

1.

The Executive’s employment may be terminated by the Executive by written notice of his resignation delivered within sixty (60) days after the occurrence of any of the following events, each of which shall constitute “Good Reason” for resignation:

a.

a material reduction in the Executive’s Base Salary (unless such reduction is part of a