Exhibit 10.1
 
 
AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made
effective as of  April 1, 2010  (the “Effective Date”), by and between ISRAMCO,
INC. a Delaware corporation  (the “Company ”), with its principal operating
offices located in Houston, Texas, and EDY FRANCIS (the “Executive”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Company and its affiliated entities, Jay Management Company, LLC,
Jay Petroleum, LLC, Isramco Energy, LLC, Isramco Resource, LLC and Field
Trucking and Services, LLC (individually and collectively referred to as the
“Affiliates”) are involved in the business of exploring for, developing and
producing hydrocarbons and operating producing properties in the United States
(referred to as the “Business”);

WHEREAS, the Company and Affiliates own, control and have exclusive access to
Confidential Information, as defined below;

WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive are parties to an existing employment
agreement pursuant to which Executive serves as the Chief Financial Officer for
the Company and the Affiliates;

WHEREAS, the existing employment agreement is terminable at will by Executive;
 
WHEREAS, the Executive is willing to continue to perform services for the
Company and Affiliates for a specified term, and the Company wishes to ensure
that it will retain the services of the Executive for such term; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which
the Executive shall continue to be employed and upon which the Company shall
compensate the Executive.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein
contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.           Employment by Company.  Subject to the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth, Company hereby agrees to employ the Executive, and the
Executive hereby agrees to serve Company, in the capacity and for the Term of
Employment (as defined below) specified herein.

2.           Scope of Employment.  During the Term of Employment hereunder, the
Executive will serve as the chief financial officer for the Company and
Affiliates.  In this connection, the Executive will occupy the top financial
position in the Company, report to the chief executive officer, manager and the
Board of Directors of the Company and will, among other duties, be responsible
for:
 
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i)           Overseeing all Company accounting practices, including accounting
departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions;
 
ii)           Directing financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring
with president, vice president and manager of the Company and officers of the
Company’s parent and related companies;
 
iii)          Ensuring compliance with all financial reporting requirements
applicable to the Company, including reports due pursuant to loan covenants and
banking requirements;
 
iv)          Supervising investment and collection of funds;
 
v)           Providing studies, analysis and reports on trends, opportunities
for expansion and projection of future Company growth;

vi)          Assisting the Company in the creation, maintenance and expansion of
favorable relations with banking and other financial partners;

vii)         Using his best efforts to promote the interests and goodwill of
Company; and

viii)        Such other duties and responsibilities, duties and authority
reasonably accorded to and expected of the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company and as may, from time - to – time, be assigned by the Chief Executive
Officer or  Board of Directors of the Company.

3.           Engaging in Other Employment.  The Executive shall devote his
entire productive time, ability, and attention to the business of the Company
during the term of this Agreement.  The Executive shall not directly or
indirectly render any services of a business, commercial, or professional nature
to any other persons or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of the Company.  Notwithstanding anything
herein contained to the contrary, the Executive shall be able to devote such
time as he deems reasonably necessary to his own private investments and
affairs, so long as the performance of the Executive hereunder is not impaired
and the covenants contained herein are not violated.

4.           Compensation.  During the Term of Employment, the Executive shall
receive an annual base salary (“Base Salary”) of no less than $84,600 per
year.  Any increase in the Executive's Base Salary shall not serve to limit or
reduce any other obligation to the Executive under this Agreement.  The term
“Base Salary” as utilized in this Agreement shall refer to the Base Salary as it
may be increased.  The Base Salary shall payable in accordance with Company’s
payroll policy.

(a)           Signing Bonus.  In addition to the foregoing and in recognition of
Executive’s past services to the Company and his agreement to commit to remain
in the employ of the Company for the Term of Employment, the Company will pay
executive a signing bonus of $50,000.00 as of the execution of this Agreement.

(b)           Bonus. In addition to the Base Salary, Executive shall be eligible
for an additional bonus (“Bonus”) and to participate in any profit sharing,
option or other similar plan to the extent and on the same basis as is awarded
other officers and executives of Company.
 
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(c)           Deductions, etc.  All compensation paid to the Executive shall be
subject to applicable employment and withholding taxes.

6.           Vacation; Holidays; Sick Leave.  During the Term of Employment, the
Executive shall be entitled to 21 days of paid leave (“Leave”) and all Company
holidays.  All Leave not taken prior to calendar year end shall be
forfeited.  All of the foregoing shall be subject to and taken in accordance
with the regular policy of Company.

7.           Business Expenses.  The Executive, from time to time, may incur
reasonable expenses.  Company agrees that during the Term of Employment it will
reimburse the Executive for out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by him in
connection with the performance of his services hereunder upon the presentation
by the Executive of an itemized monthly accounting of such expenditures,
including receipts as required or appropriate for federal income tax regulations
and such other documentation in support thereof that is adequate in Company’s
sole discretion.  In addition, Executive shall receive:

(a)           Automobile; Cell Phone To enable the Executive to perform his
duties hereunder, which include but are not limited to communication with and
visits to the field offices and operating locations of the Company, the Company
will provide Executive with the use of a cell phone and an automobile of a make
and model selected in the sole discretion of the Company.  The Company shall
provide insurance and reimburse Executive for maintenance and fuel charges for
the automobile.

(b)           Housing.  For the Term of Employment, the Company will provide
Executive with a housing allowance of $1700.00 per month.

(c)           Travel to Israel. The Company will reimburse Executive for the
costs of four round trip coach class tickets from Houston, Texas to Tel Aviv,
Israel, per year, up to a maximum total amount of $4000.00 per year.

8.           Executive Benefits During the Term of Employment.  The Executive
shall, upon the satisfaction of any eligibility requirements with respect
thereto, be entitled to participate if he so desires on the same basis as other
executives of Company, in Company’s health and dental benefits plans of Company
now or hereafter in effect that is made available to the executives of Company.

Executive shall additionally, upon satisfaction of any eligibility requirements
with respect thereto, immediately be entitled to participate with other
executives of Company in any 401(k) plans, retirement plans or arrangements of
Company now or hereafter in effect that are made available to the executives of
Company.  Nothing contained in this Section 8 shall be deemed, interpreted or
construed as requiring or obligating Company to provide any fringe benefits to
its executives at all, to maintain any currently existing benefits or to
procure, obtain or maintain any of the foregoing benefits or any other benefits
not currently maintained by Company.

9.           Indemnification/D & O Insurance.  The Executive shall be entitled
to indemnification with respect to the performance of his duties hereunder, and
directors' and officers' liability insurance, on the same terms and conditions
as generally available to peer executives of the Company.  The Company's
obligations under this Section 9 shall survive the termination of the Term
of  Employment and this Agreement in accordance with the applicable indemnity
policy and directors' and officers' liability insurance maintained by the
Company for other officers and directors.
 
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10.           Term of Employment.  The “Term of Employment,” as used herein,
shall mean a period commencing on April 1, 2010, and shall continue until April
1, 2013, unless terminated sooner by Company or by Executive as herein
provided.  The Term of Employment may be renewed by the mutual agreement of the
Company and Executive.

11.           Termination of Employment.  The Company may terminate the Term of
Employment, but not this Agreement, for any reason, or for “Cause,” or the death
or “Permanent Disability” of Executive upon 120 days prior written notice (the
“Required Notice”).  The Executive may terminate the Term of Employment only for
“Good Reason,” upon the Required Notice.  For purposes of this Agreement,

(a)           Definition of “Cause.”  “Cause” means:

(i)            The commission by the Executive of an act constituting a
dishonest or other act of misconduct, or a fraudulent act or a felony under the
laws of any state or of the United States to which Company or Executive is
subject to;

(ii)           The material breach by the Executive of any of the provisions of
this Agreement; Company that remains uncured after fifteen (15) days written
notice thereof;

(iii)           The Executive’s violation of rules governing Executive
performance, including, without limitation, any rules, regulations or statements
now or hereafter set forth by Company, which violation remains uncured after
fifteen (15) days written notice thereof; or

(iv)
Actions by Executive which are designed or intended to be harmful to the
interests of Company or Company’s customers or damage the Company’s reputation
or goodwill in the conduct of its business or valuation by the financial
markets, or which would reasonably be anticipated to have such effect.

 
 
(b)           Definition of “Permanent Disability.”  “Permanent
Disability” means a disability by reason of the occurrence of an injury or
disease (including a mental illness) or a physical or mental condition that (i)
results in a person becoming unable adequately to perform his or her customary
duties for the Company, and (ii) has existed for a continuous period of at least
fourteen (14) consecutive weeks, during the last ten (10) weeks of which time
such person has been unable to average in excess of twenty (20) hours per week
of the type of work for which such person is employed by the Company.  In
determining whether a Member is Permanently Disabled, the Company may rely upon
the opinion of any doctor licensed to practice medicine who has been selected by
the Company, and any other evidence the Company deems appropriate.  The Company
shall be the sole judge as to whether a Member is Permanently Disabled as
defined herein, and its judgment shall be binding and conclusive.

(c)           Definition of Good Reason.  "Good Reason" shall mean any one of
the following without the consent of the Executive:
 
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(i)           A demotion or any action by the Company which results in
diminution of Executive’s position, authority, duties or responsibilities (other
than any insubstantial action not taken in bad faith and which is promptly
remedied by the Company upon notice by you);

(ii)           A requirement that you report to work more than 60 miles from the
Company's existing headquarters (not including normal business travel required
of your position);

(iii)           A reduction in your base salary or benefits (unless, in the case
of a reduction in benefits only, such reduction in benefits applies to all
officers of the Company);

(iv)           A material breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder
which is not cured within thirty (30) days following written notice to the
Company by you; or

(v)           Any failure by a successor to the Company to assume and agree to
perform the Company's obligations hereunder.

(d)           Definition of Severance Payment.  The “Severance Payment” shall
mean a monthly sum equal to the sum of one hundred percent (100%) of the
Executive’s Base Salary plus the value of all other benefits, for six months.

 
(e)           Effect of Termination.
 
(i)  Termination by Company for Cause; Permanent Disability or Death. In the
event the Company terminates Executive’s employment for Cause, Permanent
Disability, or Death:

(a)           The Company will pay Executive his Base Salary on a pro rata basis
through the effective time of termination along with all unreimbursed expenses,
subject to and in accordance with Section 7;

(b)           The Company’s obligation to make any other payments shall
immediately terminate; and

(c)           The provisions of Sections 12 and 21 will remain in force
according to their terms.

(ii)  Termination by Company without Cause, Death or Permanent Disability or
Termination by Executive for Good Reason.  If this Agreement is terminated by
Company without Cause, or the death or Permanent Disability of Executive or by
Executive for Good Reason, at the option of Company:   i) the Executive shall be
paid the Severance Payment.  In either event, the Company will pay Executive
unreimbursed expenses, subject to and in accordance with Section 7, and the
provisions of Sections 12 and 21 will remain in force according to their terms.
 
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(iii)           Termination Without Required Notice.  In the event the Company
terminates this Agreement for any reason, other than death of Executive, without
the Required Notice, the Executive shall be paid a sum equal to one hundred
percent (100%) of the Executive’s Base Salary plus the value of all other
benefits for period equal to the Required Notice period, less the actual notice
given by the Company.  This payment shall be in addition to any Severance
Payment and other payments to which Executive is entitled hereunder.  In the
event the Executive terminates this Agreement without the Required Notice, the
Executive will receive no payments for the period equal to the Required Notice
period, less the actual notice given by the Executive.
 
 
(iv)           Non-Renewal.  In the event the Company determines not to renew
the employment of Executive at the end of the Term of Employment on at least,
the same terms as those specified herein, the Executive will receive the
Severance Payment.  If, after receipt of a written offer to renew the employment
of Executive at the end of the Term of Employment on at least the same terms as
those specified herein from the Company, the event Executive determines not to
renew his Term of Employment, Executive will receive no Severance Payment.

(d)           Return of Property.  All computers, equipment, files, records,
documents, drawings, presentations, specifications, equipment, data, computer
printouts, records, written materials and similar items relating to the business
of the Company, whether prepared by the Executive or otherwise coming into his
possession shall remain the exclusive property of the Company and shall be
returned to the premises of the Company at the termination of employment
termination or whenever requested by the Company.  In the event the Executive
fails to return the Company’s property when required or requested to do so, the
Company may, in addition to any other remedy provided by law, withhold any
amounts due the Executive until full compliance with this Section 11(d).

12.            Non - Disclosure Covenants.  The Executive hereby acknowledges
that during the course of his employment, he will have access to and will become
familiar with the confidential information of the Company and its business,
including, without limitation, financial information, personnel information,
lists of vendors, investors, partners and accounts, internal corporate
information relating to the Company and its Related Entities, revenue
information, information on prospective acquisitions and sales, leasing
information, production and geologic information, seismic and geophysical
information and such other information of a confidential nature which must
remain confidential for the continuing success of the Company (the “Confidential
Information”).  Additionally, the Executive acknowledges that the Company's
methods of doing business and the Confidential Information, as they may exist
from time to time, are valuable, special and unique assets of the Company's
business.  Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained,
and for other good and valuable consideration, to protect the foregoing valuable
property of the Company, the Company and the Executive expressly covenant and
agree as follows:

(a)           Non - Disclosure. The Executive will not, during and after the
termination of his employment for any reason:
 
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(i)           Disclose, directly or indirectly, the Company's methods of doing
business or Confidential Information,  or any part thereof, to any person, firm,
corporation, association or other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever,
unless such disclosure is done in the normal course of Executive's business for
Company or on behalf of the Company with Company's consent;

(ii)           Directly or indirectly use the Company's methods of doing
business or Confidential Information, or any part thereof, for his own purpose
or for his own benefit in any activity of any nature whatsoever; or

(b)           Acknowledgements. The parties acknowledge:

(i)           That due to the nature of the Company's business, the foregoing
covenants contain limitations as to scope of activity to be restrained that are
reasonable and do not impose a greater restraint upon the Executive than is
reasonably necessary to protect the goodwill or other business interests of the
Company;

(ii)           That these covenants protect a legitimate interest of the Company
and do not serve solely to limit the Company's future competition or the
Executive’s ability to find employment;

(iii)           That this Agreement is not an invalid or unreasonable restraint
of trade;

(iv)           That a breach of Section 12 of this Agreement by the Executive
would cause irreparable damage to the Company; and

(v)           That the signing of this Agreement is necessary to the Executive's
employment by the Company.

(c)           Remedies.  In the event of any breach, or of any threatened or
attempted breach by the Executive of the covenants herein contained, it is
agreed that in addition to all other legal remedies, Executive agrees that
Company shall be entitled to a temporary restraining order, preliminary
injunction and/or permanent injunction restraining and enjoining Executive from
violating the provisions herein without the requirement to post a bond.  The
Executive further agrees that for the purpose of any such injunction proceeding,
it shall be presumed that the Company's legal remedies would be inadequate and
that the Company would suffer irreparable harm because of the Executive's
violation of the provisions of this Agreement.  In any proceeding brought by the
Company to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, no other matter relating to
the terms of any claim or cause of action of the Executive against the Company
will be a defense thereto.  Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to
prohibit Company from pursuing any other available remedies for such breach or
threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from Executive.  If the
Executive breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, then Executive shall pay
to Company all of Company’s costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees,
incurred by Company in enforcing the terms of this Agreement.
 
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(d)           Judicial Modification.  The Company and the Executive further
agree that, should the legality or enforceability of the covenants ever be
challenged and any part thereof be deemed unreasonably excessive, the Court
rendering such decision shall not invalidate the covenants in their entirety,
but rather shall reduce the scope thereof to what the Court deems reasonable
under the circumstances.

(e)           Authorization to Notify.  Executive hereby authorizes Company to
notify third parties about Company’s rights and obligations under this Agreement
following the termination of the Agreement.

13.           Representations and Warranties of Executive.  In addition to the
representations and warranties contained in other Sections of this Agreement,
and in any other agreements executed by the parties hereto, the Executive makes
the following representations and warranties which shall be true and correct as
of the date hereof and which will survive the date hereof:

(a)           The Executive is free to enter into this transaction and that
there are no agreements that are in full force and effect which prohibit or
limit the full effectiveness of the matters and obligations herein stated;

(b)           All information furnished to the Company or its agent is true and
correct;

(c)           There are no actions or proceedings pending or threatened against
the Executive which may affect his ability to perform hereunder; and

(d)           No special consents are required to carry out the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement.

14.           Obligation to Return Bonus or Other Incentive- or Equity-Based
Compensation.  If the Corporation is required to prepare an accounting
restatement to correct an accounting error on an interim or annual financial
statement included in a report on Form l0-Q or Form 10-K, due to material
noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the federal
securities laws as a result of misconduct, Executive agrees that he shall
return:

(a)           Any bonus and other executive or incentive based compensation as
provided in Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, received for or
during each of the restated periods and the 12-months immediately preceding each
of the restated periods, if any; and

(b)           Any net profits realized by the Executive from sales or other
transactions in securities of the Corporation during each of the restated
periods and the 12-months immediately preceding each of the restated periods.

15.           Third-Party Beneficiaries.  The Company and the Executive
acknowledge and agree that the term “Company” as used in this Agreement shall,
for purposes of Executive’s covenants and obligations hereunder, include not
only the Company but also its parent, sister, or any other related affiliates or
subsidiaries, presently existing or subsequently formed, or any other entity
which is a shareholder of the Company or has any of the same shareholders of the
Company (collectively, the "Related Entities") and such Related Entities are
third-party beneficiaries of the covenants contained in this Agreement.  It is
further agreed by the Executive that the Company and the Related Entitles may
jointly or severally enforce the covenants contained in Sections 12, 14 or 21
hereof.
 
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16.           Severability.  Executive acknowledges and agrees that each
agreement and covenant set forth herein constitutes a separate agreement
independently supported by good and adequate consideration and that each such
agreement shall be severable from the other provisions of this Agreement and
shall survive this Agreement.  Executive understands and agrees that this
Agreement is to be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.  In the
event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be too broad to
be enforced as written or otherwise invalid or unenforceable in whole or in
part, those provisions to the extent enforceable and all other provisions shall
nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable as though the invalid or
unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement.  In the event that
any provision relating to the time period or scope of a restriction shall be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to exceed the maximum time period
or scope such court deems reasonable and enforceable, then the time period or
scope of the restriction deemed reasonable and enforceable by the court shall
become and shall thereafter be the maximum time period or the applicable scope
of the restriction.  If, however, any provision is held to be illegal, invalid
or unenforceable under present or future law, and not subject to reformation,
then (i) such provision shall be fully severable, (ii) this Agreement shall be
construed and enforced as if such provision was never a part of this Agreement
and (iii) the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision or by its severance.

17.           Legal Fees and Expenses.  In the event that either of the parties
to this Agreement contests the validity or enforceability of any of the
provisions of Sections 12 or 21, then such contesting party hereby agrees to pay
in a timely and prompt manner any and all legal fees and expenses incurred by
the other party from time to time as a result of such contesting party’s
contesting of the validity or enforceability of any provision of Sections 12 or
21 hereof this Agreement; provided, however, nothing contained in this Section
17 shall obligate Company to pay any legal fees or expenses incurred by the
Executive in connection with any litigation by Company against the Executive to
enforce the terms of this Agreement against the Executive.

18.           Assignment.  The rights and benefits of the Company under this
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the Company.  This Agreement is a personal employment contract and
the rights and interests of the Executive hereunder may not be sold,
transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, directly or indirectly, or by
operation of law or otherwise.

19.           Entire Agreement.  This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement
and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes and merges all prior agreements and discussions between the
parties.  No modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of
any rights under this Agreement, will be effective unless in writing signed by
the party to be charged.  Any subsequent change or changes in Executive’s
duties, salary or compensation will not affect the validity or scope of this
Agreement.
 
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20.           Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and Executive irrevocably
agrees to subject himself to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of
any court in the Southern District of Texas.

21.           Non-Disparagement: During Executive’s employment with Company and,
should Executive’s employment terminate for any reason (whether voluntary or
involuntary), for a period of 24 months following Executive’s separation,
Executive agrees that Executive will not make any comment or take any action
which disparages, defames, or places in a negative light Company or its past and
present officers, directors, and Executives.  Company agrees that during this
same period, its officers and directors shall refrain from making any comment or
taking any action to disparage, defame, or place Executive in a negative public
light.

22.           Waiver.  No waiver by Company of any breach of this Agreement
shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach.  No waiver by Company
of any right under this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any other
right.  Company shall not be required to give notice to enforce strict adherence
to all terms of this Agreement

23.           Survival.  The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the
termination hereof employment and the assignment of this Agreement by Company to
any successor in interest or other assignee.

24.           Headings.  The headings to each section of this Agreement are
provided for convenience of reference only and shall have no legal effect in the
interpretation of the terms hereof.

25.           Notices.  Any notices or other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be sufficiently given if sent by registered mail,
postage prepaid, and

(a)           if to the Executive, addressed to him at: Edy Francis, 3000 Sage,
# 1356, Houston, Texas  77056;

(b)           if to Company, addressed to it at:  Isramco, Inc., 2425 West Loop
South, Houston, Texas 77027.  Attention:  Haim Tsuff, Chief Executive Officer.

or such other address as the party to whom or to which such notice or other
communication is to
be given shall have specified in writing to the other party, and any such notice
or communication shall be deemed to have been given as of the date so mailed.

26.           Arbitration.  Company and Executive agrees to submit to final and
binding arbitration any and all disputes, claims (whether in tort, contract,
statutory, or otherwise) and/or disagreements concerning the interpretation or
application of this Agreement and/or Executive’s employment by Company and/or
the termination of this Agreement and/or Executive’s employment by Company;
provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any dispute,
claim or disagreement arising under Section 12 of this Agreement be submitted to
arbitration pursuant to this Section 26 or otherwise.  Any such dispute, claim
and/or disagreement subject to arbitration pursuant to the terms of this Section
26 shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Employment Dispute
Resolution Rules then in effect with the American Arbitration Association (the
“AAA”).  Arbitration under this provision must be initiated within 30 days of
the action, inaction, or occurrence about which the party initiating the
arbitration is complaining.  Within ten days of the initiation of an arbitration
hereunder, each party with designate an arbitrator pursuant to Rule 14 of the
AAA Rules.  The appointed arbitrators will appoint a neutral arbitrator from the
panel in the manner prescribed in Rule 13 of the AAA Rules.  Executive and
Company agree that the decision of the arbitrators selected hereunder will be
final and binding on both parties.  The parties hereto agree that any decision
rendered by the arbitration panel may be entered as a judgment of the Harris
County, Texas Courts or the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Texas, Houston Division of Texas.
 
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27.           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall
constitute one and the same agreement.

 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Company has caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly
authorized officer thereof, and the Executive has executed this Agreement
effective as of the Effective Date.

COMPANY:                                           JAY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

By: __________________________
      Haim Tsuff, Chief Executive Officer

I understand that this agreement restricts my right to disclose or use Company’s
Confidential Information during and subsequent to my employment.  I have read
this Employment Agreement carefully and understand its terms.

Dated:  May ___, 2010.

EXECUTIVE:

____________________________________
Edy Francis
 
 
 
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