Contract197 Change in Control Agreement • March 11th, 2004 • Drew Industries Incorporated • Metal doors, sash, frames, moldings & trim • New York
Exhibit 10.197 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Change In Control Agreement (this “Agreement”) dated as of September 12, 2003 by and between Fredric M. Zinn (“Executive”) and Drew Industries Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that Executive’s contribution to the growth and success of the Company has been, and will continue to be, substantial; and the Company wishes to assure Executive’s continued employment with the Company; and WHEREAS, the Company believes that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to foster Executive’s objectivity in making decisions with respect to any pending or threatened Change in Control (as hereinafter defined) of the Company and to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and availability of Executive notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of a Change in Control; and the Company believes that these goals can best be accomplished by alleviating certain of
