EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Exhibit 6.7
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between CaliberCos Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Xxx Xxxx (“Executive”) and is effective as of this 1st day of January 2019 (the “Effective Date”).
The Company and Executive desire to formalize the terms and conditions of Executive's employment as of the Effective Date.
The Company and Executive hereby agree as follows:
3.1.1 Leadership Compensation. The Company shall pay to Executive as full compensation for any and all leadership services rendered in any capacity under this Agreement monthly compensation of $2083.33 (“Leadership Comp”). Executive’s Leadership Compensation shall be payable in accordance with the customary payroll practices of the Company, as in effect from time to time. Leadership compensation may be suspended or discontinued should Executive's duties no longer be consistent with the position and/or requirements of an Executive Leadership Team (“ELT”) member.
3.4.1. Expenses. The Company will reimburse Executive for expenses he reasonably incurs in connection with the performance of his duties (including cell phone charges, reasonable business travel and reasonable business-related entertainment expenses), all in accordance with the Company's policies with respect thereto, as in effect from time to time. Such policies require, among other things, that Executive provide original receipts and appropriate written explanations for such expenses within 30 days after they are incurred. Executive shall use his utmost professional judgment in incurring business expenses and shall not incur unreasonable or excessive expenses, and shall not engage in business entertainment or other activities on behalf of the Company which may have a negative effect on the Company’s business or reputation. All business travel expenses for which Executive seeks reimbursement shall be incurred in accordance with the Company’s business travel policies and guidelines.
3.4.2. Benefits.
(i) The Company shall pay Executive, during the term of this Agreement and in addition to other salary and benefits herein provided, the sum of $750 per pay period as a vehicle allowance to be used to purchase, lease, or own, operate and maintain a personal vehicle. The monthly vehicle allowance shall be paid on the first payment period of each calendar month.
(ii) In addition, so long as Executive remains a full-time employee of the Company, Executive shall be entitled to apply to participate in such executive benefit plans and programs as the Company may from time to time offer or provide to executives of the Company at similar levels, including, but not limited to, any wellness programs, life insurance, health and accident, medical and dental, Disability and retirement plans and programs. Executive’s actual participation in any such plan shall be subject to and governed by the terms of the respective plans. Employee will be enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Executive Health program.
(iii) The Company reserves the right to end, add, or change the benefits offered to executives of the Company in its discretion.
3.4.3. Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to participate in Company’s Exempt Flexible PTO program. Executive shall schedule his vacation, taking into account the business needs of the Company and its customers, and shall avoid scheduling or taking vacation at times in which his absence may be detrimental to the Company, it business, or its customers, and the Company shall have the right to require Executive to defer or reschedule his vacation consistent with the business needs of the Company.
4.1.1. Death. In the event of Executive's death, Executive's employment will terminate immediately on the date thereof.
4.1.2. Disability. In the event of Executive's Disability (as hereinafter defined), the Company will have the option to terminate Executive's employment by giving a notice of termination to Executive. The notice of termination shall specify the date of termination, which date shall not be earlier than thirty (30) days after the notice of termination is given. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” means the inability of Executive to substantially perform all of his/her duties hereunder for either one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days or a total of one-hundred eighty (180) days out of 365 consecutive days as a result of a physical or mental illness, disability, disorder, or injury, all as determined in good faith by the Board, and in compliance with applicable law.
4.1.3. Termination by the Company for Cause. The Company may, at its option, terminate Executive's employment for “Cause” determined in good faith by giving a notice of termination to Executive specifying the reasons for termination. “Cause” shall mean: (i) drug, alcohol or other substance abuse affecting Executive’s performance; (ii) engaging in conduct that is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, the commission of any act of fraud, misappropriation, or any other intentional wrongful or unlawful act by Executive, including, without limitation, any act of deceit, dishonesty, insubordination or other acts of moral turpitude, in connection with Executive’s employment with the Company; (iii) Executive’s conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, not including a misdemeanor; (iv) breach of any material provision of this Agreement by Executive; (v) material breach of any fiduciary duty which Executive owes to the Company; (vi) Executive’s failure to report to work, or inability to perform his employment duties for any unexcused reason (excluding Disability as defined below) for twenty (20) workdays, exclusive of paid time off and the Company’s regular paid holidays, during any one hundred eighty (180) day period; (vii) Executive’s commission of any acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct; (viii) Executive’s material breach of any confidentiality or proprietary information agreement between Executive and the Company; (ix) any material acts of personal dishonesty taken by Executive in connection with his responsibilities as an employee of the Company which is intended to result in Executive’s personal enrichment; or (x) Executive’s violation of a federal or state law or regulation applicable to the Company’s business, which violation has been or is reasonably likely to be injurious to the Company.
4.1.4 Termination by the Company Without Cause.
Prior to 12/31/2020 the Company may not end Executive’s employment without Cause. After 12/31/2020, the Company may end Executive’s employment without Cause at any time upon provision to Executive of written notice.
4.1.5. Voluntary Resignation by Executive for Good Reason. Executive may voluntarily resign Executive’s position with Company for Good Reason, if Executive provides written notice to the Company of the Good Reason within thirty (30) days of the event constituting Good Reason, and provides the Company with a period of thirty (30) days to cure the Good Reason and the Company fails to cure the Good Reason within that period. Executive will be deemed to have resigned for Good Reason in the following circumstances: (a) Company's material breach of this Agreement; (b) any reduction of more than 10% of Executive's Base Salary unless (i) specifically agreed to in writing by Executive, or (ii) such reduction is part of a general across the board salary reduction that is applicable to all executive employees; (c) Executive's position and/or duties are materially and detrimentally diminished so that Executive's duties are no longer consistent with the position of a senior executive; or (d) Company relocates Executive's principal place of work to a location more than sixty (60) miles from its current corporate headquarters without Executive's prior written approval.
4.1.6. Resignation by Executive. Executive may resign from the Company at any time, it being understood that voluntary resignation for Good Reason is covered by the provisions of Section 4.1.5.
4.2.1. Death; Disability. In the event that Executive's employment is terminated by reason of Executive's death or Disability, Executive or his estate, as the case may be, shall be entitled to the following payments:
(i) payment of Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation (if such compensation is applicable at time of death or disability) through the date of death of Executive or the date of termination due to Executive’s Disability in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices;
(ii) any pro rata Bonus (which Bonus shall only be payable at the time specified in subparagraph 3.2) earned in the discretion of the Board and any expenses incurred (in accordance with subparagraph 3.4.1) through the date of death of Executive or the date of termination due to Executive’s Disability in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices; and
(iii) the Company shall pay to Executive or his estate, as the case may be, the amounts and shall provide all benefits generally available under the employee benefit plans, and the policies and practices of the Company, determined in accordance with the applicable terms and provisions of such plans, policies and practices, in each case, as accrued to the date of death or termination due to Executive’s Disability, or otherwise payable as a consequence of Executive's death or Disability, all in accordance with applicable law.
4.2.2. Termination by the Company for Cause. In the event that Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, Executive shall be entitled to no further compensation, or pro rata Bonus pursuant to Section 3.2 (unless otherwise mandated by applicable law), or other benefits under this Agreement except that portion of any unpaid Base Salary accrued and earned by him hereunder up to and including the effective date of such termination, as well as any expenses incurred (in accordance with subparagraph 3.4.1) through the date of termination. Bonus, if applicable, shall only be payable at the time specified in subparagraph 3.2.
4.2.3 Termination by the Company Without Cause. In the event that Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, Executive shall be entitled to receive his Base Salary earned through the effective date of his termination, any pro rata Bonus earned through the effective date of his termination in the discretion of the Board (with Bonus payable at the time as set forth in paragraph 3.2), and any expenses incurred (in accordance with subparagraph 3.4.1) through the date of termination. Executive shall further be entitled to receive an amount equal to his then current Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation (if such compensation is applicable at time of termination) for twelve (12) months, payable in accordance with Company’s customary payroll practices on a monthly basis following the effective date of the Release Agreement described herein below, unless an accelerated payment schedule is otherwise approved by the Board as being in the Company’s best interests. Such severance payments shall also be conditioned upon Executive’s execution of a Release Agreement in a form satisfactory to the Board within a time specified by the Board but not less than 21 days and provided such Release Agreement becomes effective. Executive will cooperate in a transition if requested.
4.2.4. Voluntary Resignation by Executive for Good Reason. In the event of Executive's resignation for Good Reason, Executive will be entitled to receive his Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation (if such compensation is applicable at time of resignation) earned through the effective date of his termination, any pro rata Bonus earned through the effective date of his termination in the discretion of the Board (with Bonus payable at the time as set forth in paragraph 3.2), and any expenses incurred (in accordance with subparagraph 3.4.1) through the date of termination. Executive shall further be entitled to receive an amount equal to his Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation (if such compensation is applicable at time of resignation) for twelve (12) months, payable in accordance with Company’s customary payroll practices on a monthly basis following the effective date of the Release Agreement described herein below, unless an accelerated payment schedule is otherwise approved by the Board as being in the Company’s best interests. Such severance payments shall also be conditioned upon Executive’s execution of a Release Agreement in a form satisfactory to the Board within a time specified by the Board but not less than 21 days and provided such Release Agreement becomes effective. Executive will cooperate in a transition if requested.
4.2.5. Resignation. In the event Executive resigns from the Company regardless of circumstances or reason, other than further to Section 4.1.5, Executive shall be entitled to receive only the Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation (if such compensation is applicable at time of resignation) and Bonus earned by him (in the discretion of the Board) through the effective date of his resignation (with Bonus payable at the time specified in subparagraph 3.2). Executive acknowledges and agrees that he occupies a key position within the Company and acknowledges that his sudden departure without notice or reasonable opportunity for the Company to transition his work or hire a replacement would most likely result in serious harm or detriment to the Company. Nothing herein precludes the Company from electing to end Executive’s employment at any time during the notice period upon payment by the Company of the compensation (Base Salary plus leadership compensation (if applicable at time of resignation)) which would have been earned by Executive through the effective date of such resignation, followed thereafter at the time specified in subparagraph 3.2 by payment of pro rata Bonus earned through such effective date. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated for Cause after Executive has provided notice of resignation (other than a notice of resignation further to Section 4.1.5), Executive shall be entitled to no further compensation, or payments pursuant to Section 3.2, or other benefits under this Agreement except that portion of any unpaid Base Salary plus leadership compensation (if applicable at time of resignation) accrued and earned by him hereunder up to and including the effective date of such termination, and pro rata Bonus, if any, earned through the date of termination (payable at the time specified in subparagraph 3.2). Executive’s entitlement to any benefits under any then-existing benefit plans of the Company shall be governed by the terms of each such applicable plan.
If to the Company, to:
0000 X. Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xx.
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
000-000-0000
Attn: President & COO
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx@XxxxxxxXx.xxx
If to Executive, to:
Xxx Xxxx
602-430-7899
Xxx.Xxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
or to such other address(es) as a party hereto shall have designated by like notice to the other parties hereto.
5.6. Applicable Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Arizona applicable to contracts entered into and to be performed wholly within said State. Executive and the Company hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal and State courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and waive any objections to such courts based on venue in connection with any claim or dispute arising under this Agreement.
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Agreed effective as of the first date written above:
COMPANY: | ||
CaliberCos Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | ||
Title: President / COO | ||
EXECUTIVE: | ||
/s/ Xxx Xxxx | ||
Xxx Xxxx |