Summary of Non-Management Director Compensation as of January 1, 2010

Summary

This document outlines the compensation structure for non-management directors of the company as of January 1, 2010. Directors receive an annual retainer of $60,000 paid quarterly in company stock, fees for attending board and committee meetings, additional compensation for committee chairs and the lead non-management director, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses. Payments are made in cash or stock, depending on the type of compensation. The agreement sets clear terms for how and when directors are paid for their service.

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Exhibit 10.17

SUMMARY OF NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
As of January 1, 2010

 
Function
 
Amount Paid
 
Form of Payment
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Retainer
 
$60,000 annually
 
Payable in quarterly increments in shares of company common stock at its fair market value
 
 
 
 
 
Board Meeting Fee
 
$5,000 per meeting
 
Cash per meeting attended
 
 
 
 
 
Standing Committee Meeting Fee
 
$1,750 per meeting
 
Cash per meeting attended
 
 
 
 
 
Committee Chair Meeting Fee
 
$2,500 total per meeting
 
Cash per meeting attended
 
 
 
 
 
Lead-Non Management Director Fee
 
$16,000 annually
 
Payable in cash in quarterly increments
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting Travel Expenses
 
Reasonable and actual
 
Cash reimbursement