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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________________
FORM 8-K
______________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2012
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UMH Properties, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland 001-12690 22-1890929
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Juniper Business Plaza, 3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3-C, Freehold, NJ 07728
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (732) 577-9997
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 101
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Effective January 1, 2012, the Company executed employment agreements with Samuel A. Landy, President; Anna T. Chew, Vice President; and Allison Nagelberg, General Counsel.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99
Additional Exhibits:
99.1
Employment Agreement – Samuel A. Landy
99.2
Employment Agreement – Anna T. Chew
99.3
Employment Agreement – Allison Nagelberg
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
UMH Properties, Inc.
Date: January 5, 2012
By: /s/ Anna T. Chew
Name:
Anna T. Chew
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
Employment Agreement – Samuel A. Landy
AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012
BY AND BETWEEN:
UMH PROPERTIES, INC,
a Maryland Corporation (“Corporation”)
AND:
Samuel A. Landy (“Employee”)
Corporation desires to employ Employee to the business of the Corporation and Employee agrees to be so employed. The parties agree as follows:
1.
Term of Employment.
a.
Corporation agrees to employ Employee and Employee agrees to be employed in the capacity of President for a term of three (3) years, effective January 1, 2012 and terminating December 31, 2014. Prior to the expiration of this Agreement, the Employee shall negotiate a new Agreement with the Compensation Committee.
b.
In the event of a merger of the Corporation, sale or change of control, defined as voting control (under any such circumstance referred to as a Change of Control), Employee shall have the right to extend and renew this Employment Agreement so that the expiration date will be three years from the date of the Change of Control. Alternatively, Employee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and shall be entitled to receive one year’s compensation in accordance with paragraph 1c below. Any combination of MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION and UMH PROPERTIES, INC. shall not be considered a Change of Control.
c.
If there is a termination of employment by the Corporation for any reason, either involuntary or voluntary, including the death of the Employee, Employee shall be entitled to the greater of the base salary due under the remaining term of this Agreement or one year’s base salary at the date of termination, paid monthly over the remaining term or life of this Agreement.
d.
In addition to any other compensation afforded herein, provided that Employee is actively employed by the Corporation as of the consummation of a Change of Control, Employee shall be entitled to a
transaction bonus consistent with the terms of the Corporation’s Executive Management Transaction Bonus Plan, which Plan shall be approved by the Corporation’s Compensation Committee.
1.
Time and Efforts.
Employee shall diligently and conscientiously devote his time and attention and use his best efforts in the discharge of his duties as President of the Corporation.
2.
Board of Directors
Employee should at all times discharge his duties in consultation with and under the supervision of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. In the performance of his duties, Employee shall make his principal office such place as the Board of Directors of the Corporation and the Employee from time to time agree.
3.
Compensation.
Corporation shall pay to Employee as compensation for his services, a base salary, which shall be paid in such intervals as salaries are paid generally to other executive officers of the Corporation, as follows:
a.
For the year beginning January 1, 2012 and ending on December 31, 2012, the base salary shall be $378,000.
b.
For the year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013, the base salary shall be $396,900.
c.
For the year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2014, the base salary shall be $416,745.
The above salary increases subsequent to 2012 will be paid only if FFO per share increases 3% per year. If FFO per share does not increase 3% per year, then the salary increase will be limited to the CPI increase. If FFO per share increases 9% over the 3 year period of this Agreement, but did not increase 3% during any one year period, then the unpaid additional salary will be paid retroactively. The base salary for 2012 shall not be contingent upon any increase in FFO per share or any other metric.
The Employee shall purchase and/or maintain a disability insurance policy, whose benefits shall commence 90 days after the date of disability. During the first 90 days following the date of disability, Employee’s salary will continue to be paid by the Corporation. Thereafter, the Employee will receive lost wages from the disability policy. The Corporation will reimburse the Employee for the cost of such insurance.
4.
Bonuses.
A.
Bonuses shall be paid according to the following guidelines:
1.
A bonus will be paid by meeting each and/or any of the following goals set forth in paragraph 5A2 below. In order to receive any of the bonuses set forth below, FFO per share must have increased 3% during the year. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 5A2, the maximum bonus will be 21% of base salary, which shall mean that the bonuses set forth in paragraph 5A2 shall be capped at 21%. In the event FFO per share does not increase 3% during the year, the bonus will not be paid; however, if over the 3 year period of the contract FFO per share increases 9% over the year 2011, then any earned unpaid bonus will be reinstated.
2.
Performance will be measured by achieving one or more of the following:
a.
There shall be a minimum of 175 new home sales per year. (10% Bonus if met).
b.
If occupancy in the Corporation’s communities measured as of the date of this Agreement increases 1% (88 units) with not more than 10% of the increase from rentals, a 10% bonus will be paid.
c.
Acquisition of at least 350 spaces per year. (A 7% Bonus if there are acquisitions of 350 spaces or more).
The payment of any bonus under this plan does not exclude the
payment of any other bonuses including the stock option bonus
referred to below:
3.
Restricted Stock Grant of a minimum of 25,000 shares per year.
1.
Expenses.
Corporation will reimburse Employee for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by him in carrying out his duties under this Agreement. Employee shall present to the Corporation from time to time an itemized account of such expenses in such form as may be required by the Corporation.
2.
Vacation.
Employee shall be entitled to take four (4) paid weeks vacation per year and the same holidays as provided for other members of the staff.
3.
Pension.
Employee, at his option, may participate in the 401-K plan of UMH Properties, Inc. according to its terms.
4.
Life and Health Insurance Benefits, and Automobile.
Employee shall be entitled during the term of this Agreement to participate in all health insurance and group life insurance benefit plans providing benefits generally applicable to the employees of UMH Properties, Inc. as may be modified from time to time.
Corporation shall directly pay up to $1,600 per year for the life insurance policy owned by the Samuel Landy Family Ltd. Partnership.
Corporation will also provide the Employee with an automobile, including maintenance, repairs, insurance, and all costs incident thereto, all comparable to those presently provided to Employee by the Corporation.
5.
Indemnification and Attorneys’ Fees
The Corporation agrees to indemnify the Employee from any and all lawsuits filed directly against the Employee by a third party in his capacity as Employee and/or Director of the Corporation. The Corporation will pay all attorneys’ fees and costs to defend the Employee from any such lawsuits.
6.
Notices.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses or such other addresses as either may designate in writing to the other party:
Corporation:
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
Juniper Business Plaza
3499 Route 9N, Suite 3C
Freehold, NJ 07728
Employee:
Samuel A. Landy
(address on file)
7.
Governing Law.
This agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
8.
Entire Contract.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Corporation and Employee with regard to all matters herein. There are no other agreements, conditions or representations, oral or written, express or implied, with regard thereto. This agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both parties hereto.
9.
Modification and Waiver
No provision of this Employment Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Employee and such officer as may be specifically designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereof, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Employment Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.
10.
Successors.
This Agreement shall be binding on the Company and any successor to any of its businesses or assets. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Employee’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.
11.
Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, shall not in any way affect the validity and/or enforceability of any other provisions herein contained. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed severable to the extent of any such invalidity of unenforceability.
12.
Headings
Headings used in this Employment Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret its provisions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Corporation has by its appropriate officers signed and affixed its seal and Employee has signed and sealed this Agreement.
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Molke
Richard Molke, Chairman
Compensation Committee
(SEAL)
By: Samuel Landy
Samuel Landy
Employee
Dated: December 15, 2012
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
Employment Agreement – Anna T. Chew
AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012
BY AND BETWEEN:
UMH PROPERTIES, INC,
a Maryland Corporation (“Corporation”)
AND:
Anna T. Chew (“Employee”)
Corporation desires to employ Employee to the business of the Corporation and Employee agrees to be so employed. The parties agree as follows:
1.
Term of Employment.
a.
Corporation agrees to employ Employee and Employee agrees to be employed in the capacity of Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for a term of three (3) years, effective January 1, 2012 and terminating December 31, 2014. Thereafter, the term of this Agreement shall be automatically renewed and extended for successive one-year periods except that either party may, at least ninety (90) days prior to such expiration date or any anniversary thereof, give written notice to the other party electing that this Agreement not be renewed or extended, in which event this Agreement shall expire as of the expiration date or anniversary date, respectively.
b.
In the event of a merger of the Corporation, sale or change of control, defined as voting control (under any such circumstances referred to as a “Change of Control”), Employee shall have the right to extend and renew this Employment Agreement so that the expiration date will be three years from the date of the Change of Control. Alternatively, Employee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and shall be entitled to receive one year’s base salary in accordance with paragraph 1c below. Any combination of MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION and UMH PROPERTIES, INC. shall not be considered a Change of Control.
c.
If there is a termination of employment by the Corporation for any reason, either involuntary or voluntary, including the death of the Employee, other than a termination for cause as defined herein, Employee shall be entitled to the greater of the base salary due under the remaining term of this Agreement or one year’s base salary at the date of termination, paid monthly over the remaining term or life of this Agreement. Provided, however, that in the event of a termination in connection with a Change of Control, said termination shall not be considered for cause.
d.
If employment is terminated or not renewed by the Corporation, and Employee is a Director of the Corporation, Employee will be presumed to have resigned the directorship. Provided, however, that the terms of this paragraph shall not apply in the event of a termination in connection with a Change of Control.
e.
In addition to any other compensation afforded herein, provided that Employee is actively employed by the Corporation as of the consummation of a Change of Control, Employee shall be entitled to a transaction bonus consistent with the terms of the Corporation’s Executive Management Transaction Bonus Plan, which Plan shall be approved by the Corporation’s Compensation Committee.
2.
Time and Efforts.
Employee shall diligently and conscientiously devote her time and attention and use her best efforts in the discharge of her duties as Executive Vice-President of the Corporation. It is agreed that Employee shall also serve as Treasurer of MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION.
3.
Board of Directors
Employee should at all times discharge her duties in consultation with and under the supervision of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. In the performance of her duties, Employee shall make her principal office such place as the Board of Directors of the Corporation and the Employee from time to time agree.
4.
Compensation.
Corporation shall pay to Employee as compensation for her services, a base salary, which shall be paid in equal bi-weekly installments, as follows:
a.
For the year beginning January 1, 2012 and ending on December 31, 2012, the base salary shall be $287,385.
b.
For the year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013, the base salary shall be $301,754.
c.
For the year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2014, the base salary shall be $316,841.
The Employee shall purchase a disability insurance policy providing up to 60% of her salary and commencing 90 days after the date of disability. During the first 90 days following the date of disability, Employee’s salary will continue to be paid by the Corporation. Thereafter, the Employee will receive lost wages from the disability policy. The Corporation will reimburse the Employee for the cost of such insurance.
5.
Bonuses and Stock Options/Restricted Stock.
Bonuses shall be paid at the discretion of the President and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of UMH Properties, Inc. and/or Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation.
Employee shall be entitled to participate in the Corporation’s Stock Option Plan, including any grants of restricted stock and/or stock options, upon and terms and conditions approved by UMH Properties, Inc. and/or Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, and subject to approval of their respective Stock Option Committees.
6.
Expenses.
Corporation will reimburse Employee for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by her in carrying out her duties under this Agreement. Employee shall present to the Corporation from time to time an itemized account of such expenses in such form as may be required by the Corporation.
7.
Vacation.
Employee shall be entitled to take four (4) paid weeks’ vacation per year and the same holidays as provided for other members of the staff.
8.
Pension.
Employee, at her option, may participate in the 401-K plan of UMH Properties, Inc. according to its terms.
9.
Life and Health Insurance Benefits, and Automobile.
Employee shall be entitled during the term of this Agreement to participate in all health insurance and group life insurance benefit plans providing benefits generally applicable to the employees of UMH Properties, Inc. as may be modified from time to time.
Corporation will also provide the Employee with an automobile, including maintenance, repairs, insurance, and all costs incident thereto, all comparable to those presently provided to Employee by the Corporation.
10.
Termination
This Employment Agreement may be terminated by the Corporation at any time by reason of the death or disability of Employee or for cause, or for any reason other than discrimination
or retaliation. A termination “for cause” shall mean a termination of this Employment Agreement by reason of a good faith determination by a majority of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the President of the Corporation that Employee, by engaging in fraud or willful misconduct, a) failed to substantially perform her duties with the Corporation (if not due to death or disability), or b) has engaged in conduct, the consequences of which are materially adverse to the Corporation, monetarily or otherwise. “Disability” shall mean a physical or mental illness which, in the judgment of the Corporation after consultation with the licensed physician attending the Employee, impairs the Employee’s ability to substantially perform his duties under this Employment Agreement as an employee, and as a result of which she shall have been absent from her duties with the Corporation on a full time basis for six (6) consecutive months. The termination provisions shall not, in any way, affect the disability benefits provided for in this Employment Agreement.
11.
Arbitration and Damages Limitation
It is expressly agreed by all parties to this Agreement that any dispute between the parties will be determined by binding arbitration performed under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. It is expressly agreed that in no event can the Employee seek damages exceeding one year’s base salary. This provision applies to any and all claims arising from Employee’s employment, except for matters solely and directly related to Workers Compensation Insurance.
12.
Indemnification and Attorneys’ Fees
The Corporation agrees to indemnify the Employee from any and all lawsuits filed directly against the Employee by a third party in her capacity as Employee and/or Director of the Corporation. The Corporation will pay all attorneys’ fees and costs to defend the Employee from any such lawsuits.
13.
Notices.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses or such other addresses as either may designate in writing to the other party:
Corporation:
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
Juniper Business Plaza
3499 Route 9N, Suite 3C
Freehold, NJ 07728
Employee:
Anna T. Chew
(address on file)
14.
Governing Law.
This agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
15.
Entire Contract.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Corporation and Employee with regard to all matters herein. There are no other agreements, conditions or representations, oral or written, express or implied, with regard thereto. This agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both parties hereto.
16.
Modification and Waiver
No provision of this Employment Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Employee and such officer as may be specifically designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereof, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Employment Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.
17.
Successors.
This Agreement shall be binding on the Company and any successor to any of its businesses or assets. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Employee’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.
18.
Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, shall not in any way affect the validity and/or enforceability of any other provisions herein contained. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed severable to the extent of any such invalidity of unenforceability.
19.
Headings
Headings used in this Employment Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret its provisions.
Signature Page Follows
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Corporation has by its appropriate officers signed and affixed its seal and Employee has signed and sealed this Agreement.
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Molke
Richard Molke
Chairperson, UMH Compensation Committee
(SEAL)
MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORP.
By: /s/ Steve Wolgin
Steve Wolgin
(SEAL)
Chairperson, MREIC Compensation Committee
By: /s/ Anna Chew
Anna Chew
Employee
Dated: January 4, 2012
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
Employment Agreement
AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012
By and between:
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.,
A Maryland Corporation (“Corporation”)
And:
Allison Nagelberg (“Employee”)
Corporation desires to employ Employee to the business of the Corporation and Employee desires to be so employed. The parties agree as follows:
1.
Term of Employment.
a.
Corporation agrees to employ Employee and Employee agrees to be employed in the capacity of General Counsel for a term of three (3) years effective January 1, 2012 and terminating December 31, 2014. Thereafter, the term of this Employment Agreement shall be automatically renewed and extended for successive one-year periods except that either party may, at least ninety (90) days prior to such expiration date or any anniversary thereof, give written notice to the other party electing that this Employment Agreement not be renewed or extended, in which event this Employment Agreement shall expire as of the expiration date or anniversary date, respectively.
b.
In the event of a merger of the Corporation, sale or change of control, defined as voting control (under any such circumstance referred to as a “Change of Control”), Employee shall have the right to extend and renew this Employment Agreement so that the expiration date will be three years from the date of the Change of Control. Alternatively, Employee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and shall be entitled to receive one year’s base salary in accordance with paragraph 1c below. Any combination of MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION and UMH PROPERTIES, INC. shall not be considered a Change of Control.
c.
If there is a termination of employment by the Corporation for any reason, either involuntary or voluntary, including the death of the Employee, other than a termination for cause as defined herein, Employee shall be entitled to the greater of the base salary due under the remaining term of this Agreement or one year’s base salary at the date of termination, paid monthly over the remaining term or life of this Agreement. Provided, however, that in the event of a termination in connection with a Change of Control, said termination shall not be considered for cause.
d.
If employment is terminated or not renewed by the Corporation, and Employee is a Director of the Corporation, Employee will be presumed to have resigned the directorship. Provided, however, that the terms of this paragraph shall not apply in the event of a termination in connection with a Change of Control.
e.
In addition to any other compensation afforded herein, provided that Employee is actively employed by the Corporation as of the consummation of a Change of Control, Employee shall be entitled to a transaction bonus consistent with the terms of the Corporation’s Executive Management Transaction Bonus Plan, which Plan shall be approved by the Corporation’s Compensation Committee.
2.
Time and Efforts.
Employee shall diligently and conscientiously devote her time and attention and use her best efforts in the discharge of her duties as General Counsel of the Corporation.
3.
Board of Directors.
Employee should at all times discharge her duties in consultation with and under the supervision of the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
4.
Compensation.
Corporation shall pay to Employee as compensation for her services a base salary, which shall be paid in such intervals as salaries are paid generally to other executive officers of the Corporation, as follows:
a.
For the year beginning January 1, 2012 and ending on December 31, 2012, the base salary shall be $250,000.00 annually;
b.
For the year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013, the base salary shall be $262,500.00 annually;
c.
For the year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2014, the base salary shall be $275,625.00 annually;
d.
In addition to the compensation set forth in 4a, 4b and 4c above, the Corporation shall pay on behalf of Employee, all tuition and fees associated with pursuing an Executive MBA degree (“EMBA”), which is expected to be completed in May, 2012. Invoices for the EMBA program shall be submitted to Corporation for prompt payment as soon as same are made available to Employee.
The Employee shall purchase and/or maintain a disability insurance policy providing up to 60% of her salary and commencing 90 days after the date of disability. During the first 90 days following the date of disability, Employee’s salary will continue to be paid by the Corporation. Thereafter, the Employee will receive lost wages from the disability policy. The Corporation will reimburse the Employee for the cost of such insurance. As an alternative to long-term disability, Employee shall have the option to purchase and/or maintain, and be fully reimbursed for, a short-term disability policy on terms to be approved by the Corporation.
5.
Bonuses and Stock Options/Restricted Stock.
Bonuses shall be paid at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or the President of the Corporation.
Employee shall be entitled to participate in the Corporation’s Stock Option Plan, including any grants of restricted stock and/or stock options, upon terms and conditions approved by the Corporation and subject to approval of the Stock Option Committee.
6.
Expenses.
Corporation will reimburse Employee for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by her in carrying out her duties under this Agreement. Employee shall present to the Corporation from time to time an itemized account of such expenses in such form as may be required by the Corporation.
7.
Vacation.
Employee shall be entitled to take four (4) paid weeks of vacation per year and the same holidays as provided for the other members of the staff. In addition, it is anticipated that Employee shall be out of the principal office on such days, and at such times, as may be required for her successful completion of the EMBA program.
8.
Pension.
Employee, at her option, may participate in the 401-k plan of the Corporation, according to its terms.
9.
Life and Health Insurance Benefits and Automobile.
Employee shall be entitled during the term of this Agreement to participate in all health and dental insurance and group life insurance benefit plans providing benefits generally applicable to the employees of the Corporation as may be modified from time to time.
Corporation will also provide the Employee with an automobile, including maintenance, repairs, insurance, and all costs incident thereto.
10.
Termination
This Employment Agreement may be terminated by the Corporation at any time by reason of the death or disability of Employee or for cause, or for any reason other than discrimination or retaliation. A termination “for cause” shall mean a termination of this Employment Agreement by reason of a good faith determination by a majority of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the President of the Corporation that Employee, by engaging in fraud or willful misconduct, a) failed to substantially perform her duties with the Corporation (if not due to death or disability), or b) has engaged in conduct, the consequences of which are materially adverse to the Corporation, monetarily or otherwise. “Disability” shall mean a physical or mental illness which, in the judgment of the Corporation after consultation with the licensed physician attending the Employee, impairs the Employee’s ability to substantially perform her duties under this Employment Agreement as an employee, and as a
result of which she shall have been absent from her duties with the Corporation on a full time basis for six (6) consecutive months. The termination provisions shall not, in any way, affect the disability benefits provided for in this Employment Agreement.
11.
Arbitration and Damages Limitation
It is expressly agreed by all parties to this Agreement that any dispute between the parties will be determined by binding arbitration performed under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. It is expressly agreed that in no event can the Employee seek damages exceeding one year’s base salary. This provision applies to any and all claims arising from Employee’s employment, except for matters solely and directly related to Workers Compensation Insurance.
12.
Indemnification and Attorneys’ Fees.
The Corporation agrees to indemnify the Employee from any and all lawsuits filed directly against the Employee by a third party in her capacity as Employee and/or Director of the Corporation. The Corporation will pay all attorneys’ fees and costs to defend the Employee from any such lawsuits.
13.
Notices
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses or such other addresses as either may designate in writing to the other party:
Corporation:
UMH Properties, Inc.
Juniper Business Plaza
3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3C
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Employee:
Allison Nagelberg
(address on file)
14.
Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
15.
Entire Contract.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Corporation and Employee with regard to all matters herein. There are no other agreements, conditions or representations, oral or written, express or implied, with regard thereto. This agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both parties hereto.
16.
Modification and Waiver
No provision of this Employment Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Employee and such officer may be specifically designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereof, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Employment Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.
17.
Successors
This Agreement shall be binding on the Corporation and any successor to any of its businesses or assets. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Employee’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.
18.
Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, shall not in any way affect the validity and/or enforceability of any other provisions herein contained. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed severable to the extent of any such invalidity or unenforceability.
19. Headings
Headings used in this Employment Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret its provisions.
Signature Page Follows
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Corporation has by its appropriate officers signed and affixed its seal and Employee has signed and sealed this Agreement.
(SEAL)
UMH PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Molke
Richard Molke
Chairperson, UMH Compensation Committee
By: /s/ Allison Nagelberg
Allison Nagelberg
Employee
Dated: December 24, 2011
Acknowledgement: As Chairperson of the Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation Compensation Committee (the “Committee”), I hereby certify that this Employment Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Committee. It is understood and agreed that the Employee’s compensation will be allocated 50% to UMH Properties, Inc. and 50% to Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, which allocation may be modified from time to time upon notice to the Committee.
/s/ Steve Wolgin
Steve Wolgin
Chairperson, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation Compensation Committee