Offer Letter, effective as of December 30, 2020, by and among Ferrellgas, Inc. and James E. Ferrell
Exhibit 10.1
FERRELLGAS, INC.
7500 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66213
December 29, 2020
VIA ELECTRONIC AND CERTIFIED MAIL
Jim Ferrell
[Personal contact information intentionally omitted]
RE: Offer Letter and Signing Bonus
Dear Jim:
It is my pleasure to extend the following offer of employment to you on behalf of Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “Company”), subject to the terms and conditions outlined below:
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Reporting Relationship: The position will report to the Board of Directors
Location: The position will work out of the Company’s headquarter office at 7500 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66213
Start Date: December 31, 2020
Base Annual Salary: $900,000 per year less applicable taxes and withholdings
Signing Bonus: A one-time payment of $2,000,000 subject to applicable taxes and withholdings. This payment is payable upon the signing of this Offer Letter, the Employment Agreement, and the Confidentiality and Restrictive Covenants Agreement
Incentive Plan: Upon accepting this offer and signing the Agreements outlined above, you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Short Term Incentive Plan subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Plan
Benefits: You will be eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits provided by the Company
Paid Time Off: You will receive twenty-five (25) days of paid time off capped at 200 hours per year.
Travel: If you travel on behalf of the Company, your travel expenses will be reimbursed.
This letter agreement contains all of the understandings and representations between the Company and you relating to your offer of employment. This letter agreement, for all purposes, shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.
Very truly yours, | ||
Ferrellgas, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Jordan Burns | |
Name: Jordan Burns | ||
Title: VP and General Counsel |
Agreed to and accepted: | ||
By: | /s/ James E. Ferrell | |
James E. Ferrell | ||
Date: | December 30, 2020 |