Exhibit 10.1
AMENDED AND
RESTATED
EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, originally entered into on October 11, 2005, by
and between FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, a
federally-chartered savings bank (the “Bank”),
FEDFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION (the “Company”)
and PATRICK G. O’BRIEN (“Executive”) is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety effective May 21, 2009
(the “Agreement”).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Executive has accepted employment with the Bank
in a position of substantial responsibility;
WHEREAS, the Bank and Executive wish to set forth the
terms and conditions of Executive’s employment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained in this Agreement, and upon the other terms and
conditions provided for in this Agreement, the parties hereby agree
as follows:
1.
Employment . The Bank and the Company
will employ Executive as President and Chief Executive Officer
effective May 21, 2009. Executive will perform all duties and shall
have all powers commonly incident to such offices or which,
consistent with those offices, the Boards of Directors of the Bank
and the Company (the “Board”) delegates to Executive.
Executive shall report to the Board.
2.
Location and Facilities . The Bank will
furnish Executive with the working facilities and staff customary
for the positions held by Executive. The Bank will locate the
office and staff of Executive at the principal administrative
offices of the Bank.
3.
Term .
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The term of
this amended and restated Agreement shall include (i) the initial
term, consisting of the period commencing on May 21, 2009 (the
“Effective Date”) and ending on September 19, 2011,
plus (ii) any and all extensions of the initial term made pursuant
to this Section 3.
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Not later than
September 19, 2009, and prior to each September 19
th thereafter, the disinterested members of the
Board may extend the term of this Agreement for an additional
twelve months, unless Executive elects not to extend the term of
this Agreement by giving written notice of his intentions in
accordance with Section 17 of this Agreement. Each year, the Board
will review Executive’s performance for purposes of
determining whether to extend the term of this Agreement and will
include the rationale and results of its review in the minutes of
its meeting. Executive shall receive notice as soon as possible
after such review as to whether the Agreement will be extended for
an additional year.
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4.
Base Compensation .
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The Bank agrees
to pay the Executive an annual base salary of $180,000, payable in
accordance with the customary payroll practices of the
Bank.
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Each year, the
Board will review the level of Executive’s base salary, based
upon factors they deem relevant, in order to determine whether to
maintain or increase Executive’s base salary.
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5.
Bonuses . Executive will be eligible to
participate in discretionary bonus programs or other incentive
compensation programs the Bank or Company may sponsor or award from
time to time to other senior management employees on such terms as
the Board may establish.
6.
Benefit Plans . Executive will be
eligible to participate in group-term life insurance, health and
dental insurance, life insurance and short- and long- term group
disability insurance, stock-based compensation plans and other
programs and arrangements sponsored by the Bank or the Company for
the benefits of its employees.
7.
Vacation and Leave . Executive may take
up to four weeks paid vacation and three paid personal days
annually. Any other leave may be taken in accordance with the
Bank’s general personnel policies. Executive shall not be
charged leave of any kind for attendance at professional meetings,
seminars or continuing education programs.
8.
Expense Payments and Reimbursements . The Bank will
reimburse Executive for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket
business expenses (including, but not limited to, business cell
phone use, parking, business entertainment, seminars and membership
fees for organizations approved by the Board and dues for such
organizations) incurred in connection with his services under this
Agreement. Executive must substantiate the payment of all expenses
in accordance with applicable policies of the Bank.
9.
Loyalty and Confidentiality .
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During the term
of this Agreement, Executive shall: (i) devote all his business
time, attention, skill, and efforts to the faithful performance of
his duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and
the Company; provided, however, that from time to time, Executive
may serve on the board of directors of, and hold any other offices
or positions in, companies or organizations that will not present
any conflict of interest with the Bank or any of their affiliates,
and that will not unfavorably affect the performance of
Executive’s employment duties, and that will not violate any
applicable statute or regulation. Executive shall not engage in any
business or activity contrary to the business affairs or interests
of the Bank and Company.
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Nothing
contained in this Agreement prevents or limits Executive’s
right to invest in the capital stock or other securities of any
business dissimilar from that of the Bank and Company, or, solely
as a passive, minority investor, in any business.
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Executive
agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any and all information
concerning the operation or financial status of the Bank or the
Company; the names or addresses of any borrowers, depositors and
other customers; any information concerning or obtained from such
customers; and any other information concerning the Bank or the
Company which he gains or of which he becomes aware during the
course of his employment with the Bank or the Company. Executive
further agrees that, unless required by law or specifically
permitted by the Board in writing, he will not disclose to any
person or entity, either during or subsequent to his employment,
any of the above-mentioned information not generally known to the
public, nor shall he use the information in any way other than for
the benefit of the Bank or the Company.
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10.
Termination and Termination Pay .
Executive, the Bank or the Company may terminate
Executive’s employment under the following
circumstances:
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Death . Executive’s employment under this
Agreement shall terminate upon his death during the term of this
Agreement, in which event Executive’s estate shall receive
the compensation due to Executive through the last day of the
calendar month in which his death occurred.
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Retirement . This Agreement shall terminate upon
Executive’s retirement. Executive shall be
entitled to receive all compensation due to the Executive through
his retirement date.
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The Board or
Executive may terminate Executive’s employment after having
determined Executive has suffered a Disability. For purposes of
this Agreement, “Disability” means a physical or mental
infirmity that impairs Executive’s ability to substantially
perform his duties under this Agreement and results in Executive
becoming eligible for long-term disability benefits under any
long-term disability plans of the Bank (or, if no such benefits
exist, that impairs Executive’s ability to substantially
perform his duties under this Agreement for a period of at least
one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days). The Board, in good
faith, shall determine whether or not Executive becomes and
continues to be permanently disabled for purposes of this
Agreement, based upon competent medical advice and other factors
that the Board reasonably believes to be relevant. As a condition
to any benefits, the Board may require Executive to submit to
physical or mental evaluations and tests as the Board or its
medical experts deem reasonably appropriate (copies of which shall
promptly be provided to Executive and/or his designated
representative).
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In the event of
his Disability, Executive shall no longer be obligated to perform
services under this Agreement. The Bank will pay Executive, as
Disability pay, an amount equal to two-thirds ( 2 /3) of
Executive’s weekly rate of base salary in effect as of the
date of his termination of employment due to Disability. The Bank
will make Disability payments on a monthly basis commencing on the
first day of the month following the effective date of
Executive’s termination of employment due to Disability and
ending on the earlier of: (A) the date he returns to full-time
employment at the Bank in the same capacity as he was employed
prior to his termination for Disability; (B) his death; (C) his
attainment of age 65; or (D) the date the Agreement would have
expired had Executive’s employment not terminated by reason
of Disability. The Bank will reduce Disability pay otherwise due to
Executive under this provision by the amount of any short- or
long-term disability benefits payable to Executive under any other
disability programs sponsored by the Bank. In addition, during any
period of Executive’s Disability, the Bank shall continue to
provide Executive and his dependents, to the greatest extent
possible, all benefits (including, without limitation, benefits
under retirement plans and medical, dental and life insurance
plans) provided to Executive and his dependents prior to his
Disability, on the same terms as if Executive remained actively
employed by the Bank.
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The Board, by
written notice to Executive in the form and manner specified in
this paragraph, may immediately terminate Executive’s
employment at any time for “Cause”. Executive shall
have no rights to receive compensation or other benefits for any
period after termination for Cause, except for already vested
benefits. Termination for “Cause” shall mean
termination because of, in the good faith determination of the
Board, Executive’s:
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Breach of
fiduciary duty involving personal profit;
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Intentional
failure to perform duties under this Agreement;
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Willful
violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than traffic
violations or similar offenses) that reflects adversely on the
reputation of the Bank, any felony conviction, any violation of law
involving moral turpitude, or any violation of a final
cease-and-desist order; or
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Material breach
by Executive of any provision of this Agreement.
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Executive’s termination for Cause will not
become effective unless the Bank has delivered to Executive a copy
of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority
of the entire membership of the Board, at a meeting of the Board
called and held for the purpose of finding that, in the good faith
opinion of the Board (after reasonable notice to Executive and an
opportunity for Executive to be heard before the Board with
counsel), Executive was guilty of the conduct described above and
specifying the particulars of his conduct.
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Voluntary
Termination by Executive . In addition to his other rights to terminate
employment under this Agreement, Executive may voluntarily
terminate employment during the term of this Agreement upon at
least sixty (60) days prior written notice to the Board. Upon
Executive’s voluntary termination, Executive will receive
only his compensation, vested rights and employee benefits up to
the date of his termination.
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In addition to
termination pursuant to Sections 10(a) through 10(e), the Board
may, upon providing written notice to Executive, immediately
terminate his employment at any time for a reason other than Cause
(a termination “Without Cause”).
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In the event of
his termination of employment under this Section 10(f), Executive
shall continue to receive his base salary at the rate in effect at
his termination date for the remaining term of the Agreement,
unless otherwise delayed in accordance with Section 25 of this
Agreement.
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Change in
Control . In the event that the employment of the
Executive is involuntarily terminated within one (1) year of a
Change in Control (as defined in paragraph h below) Executive shall
be entitled to the following benefit:
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a lump sum
payment equal to three (3) times Executive’s base salary as
of the date of the Change in Control; and
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continuation at
the Bank’s expense of health and dental coverage for
Executive and his dependents for a period not to exceed the earlier
of (i) 36 months from Executive’s termination date; (ii)
Executive’s employment with another employer; or (iii)
Executive’s death.
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