Separation Agreement between Granite Falls Energy, LLC and Steve Christensen
Granite Falls Energy, LLC and Steve Christensen have agreed to end Christensen's employment as he plans to retire on December 31, 2021. If a new General Manager is hired before that date, Christensen will help with the transition and his employment will end when the new manager starts. Regardless, Christensen will receive his full pay and benefits through December 31, 2021. This agreement updates and overrides any conflicting terms in his previous employment contract, but all other terms remain in effect until his retirement date.
Exhibit 10.1
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Granite Falls Energy, LLC (hereafter “Granite Falls”) and Steve Christensen (hereafter “Christensen”) entered into that certain Employment Agreement dated October 31, 2014 whereby Granite Falls, as employer, retained the services of Christensen, as employee; and
WHEREAS, Christensen intends to retire effective December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Granite Falls needs to search for and hire a new General Manager to replace Christensen; and
WHEREAS, for ease of transition, Granite Falls and Christensen desire to enter into this Separation Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, Granite Falls and Christensen agree and contract as follows:
Dated: February 17, 2021 | | ||||
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EMPLOYER: | EMPLOYEE: | ||||
GRANITE FALLS ENERGY, LLC | | ||||
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By: | /s/ Paul Enstad | | /s/ Steve Christensen | ||
| Its: | Chairman | | | Steve Christensen |
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