ServiceMaster Offer of Employment Letter to Mark J. Barry for President & COO Position

Summary

ServiceMaster has offered Mark J. Barry the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of American Home Shield, starting August 20, 2012. The offer includes a $425,000 annual salary, eligibility for bonuses, a $325,000 sign-on bonus, stock options, and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The offer is contingent on background checks, drug screening, and signing additional agreements, including non-compete and relocation repayment agreements. Employment is at-will, and the offer must be accepted within seven days.

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Exhibit 10.33

 

 

July 30, 2012

 

Mark J. Barry

XXXXXXXXXX

Sarasota, FL 34242

 

Dear Mark,

 

We are pleased to extend to you this offer of employment for the position of President & Chief Operating Officer of American Home Shield. In this position, you will report to Hank Mullany, Chief Executive Officer.  Your effective start date will be August 20, 2012.

 

Base Salary

 

Your base compensation in this position will be at an annual rate of $425,000.  This will be paid semi-monthly on the 15th and the last business day of each month.

 

Merit Increase Eligibility

 

ServiceMaster has a pay for performance philosophy.  An annual merit increase is based on the annual performance review for the current calendar year and is effective the following April 1.  If you are hired on or before October 31, you will be eligible to receive a merit increase the following April.  If you are hired on or after November 1, you will not be eligible for a merit increase during the upcoming merit review process.

 

Annual Bonus Plan (ABP)

 

In this position you will be eligible to receive a bonus payment with a target of 65% of your base salary under the Annual Bonus Plan (“ABP”).  If hired before October 1 of the current plan year, any bonus payable will be pro-rated and paid in accordance with plan guidelines.  Otherwise your eligibility will begin on January 1 of the following plan year.

 

Sign-On Bonus

 

You will receive a $325,000 sign-on bonus, payable after thirty (30) days of employment.  You will be required to sign a Sign-On Bonus Repayment Agreement, included with your new hire paperwork.

 

Equity

 

Upon approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, you will have the opportunity to participate in the ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan by

 



 

investing $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a minimum investment of $500,000 required, at the next offering of the sale of shares following your start date.  The value of the shares at the time of your purchase will be the Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan documents), as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.  The number of shares you receive will be determined by dividing the amount of your investment by the Fair Market Value per share.

 

You will also be granted four (4) options for each share purchased.  Each option will have a strike price equal to the Fair Market Value of a share of stock at the time of the grant of the options.

 

You will also be granted 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) that will vest in equal installments on the first three anniversaries of their date of the grant.

 

Additional information on the Plan, including the Plan documents, will be provided to you.

 

Paid Time Off

 

You are also eligible for four (4) weeks’ vacation and personal days, sick time and holidays.  Please refer to your associate handbook for details about time off accruals and observed holidays.

 

All compensation, including bonus and incentive payments, if applicable, will be subject to payroll deductions.

 

Benefits

 

ServiceMaster offers you a comprehensive and flexible benefits package that allows you to choose coverage that best meet your needs.  Regular, full-time associates are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, the legal services plan, and reimbursement accounts.  Coverage for most plans is effective the first of the month following or coincident with three consecutive months of service; however, disability coverage is effective the day following the completion of twelve consecutive months of service.  The ServiceMaster LifeManagement Program—ServiceMaster’s EAP—is available to you and your immediate family members on your first day of employment.

 

The ServiceMaster Profit Sharing and Retirement Plan provides you a convenient way to save for retirement.  You will be automatically enrolled in the 401(k) at a 3% contribution rate after completing 90 days of service.  You may increase, decrease, or stop your 401(k) contributions at any time before or after your automatic contributions to the plan begin.

 

Additional information on all health and welfare and retirement benefits will be mailed to your home approximately six weeks after your date of hire.

 

Relocation

 

You will receive the Tier V relocation package per the attached relocation policy.  You will be required to sign a Relocation Repayment Agreement, included with your new hire paperwork.  Please contact Jennifer McDonald, Relocation Manager, at ###-###-#### if you have any questions.

 



 

Conditions of Employment

 

This offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug-screening test and criminal background check, as well as MVR and education verification if applicable.  This offer is also contingent upon the completion of verification of the facts you have provided on your application for employment and for I-9 purposes.

 

This offer of employment is also contingent on your execution of a ServiceMaster Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation/Confidentiality agreement (enclosed) and your agreement to utilize ServiceMaster’s alternative dispute resolution program We Listen (full details enclosed) to resolve any and all work-related disputes/concerns and to arbitrate such disputes if they are not resolved.

 

This letter shall not constitute an employment contract and nothing herein will change your status as an “at-will” employee.

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at ###-###-####.  Please return your signed offer letter, along with the completed new hire paperwork, to me within seven (7) days of the date of this offer.

 

Mark, we look forward to having you as a key member of the ServiceMaster leadership team.  Our success hinges upon the people who make up our organization and we are excited about the strength you will lend to our team.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

/s/ Jed Norden

 

 

 

Jed Norden

 

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

 

The ServiceMaster Company

 

 

 

I accept this offer of employment under the terms and conditions set forth above.

 

Signature:

/s/ Mark J. Barry

 

Date:

7/31/12