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Exhibit 10.2

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TEAM FINANCIAL, INC.
AND
MICHAEL L. GIBSON

This Agreement is made this 1st day of January, 2004, between Team
Financial, Inc., a Kansas corporation ("Company") and Michael L. Gibson
("Executive").

A.    Executive is employed as President of Investments/CFO, has rendered
valuable services to Company and has acquired an extensive background in and
knowledge of Company's business.

B.    Company desires to continue the services of Executive and Executive
desires to continue to serve Company as President of Investments/CFO.

In consideration of the foregoing recitals and the agreements set forth herein,
Company and Executive agree as follows:

1.     Term of Agreement and Definitions:

1.0    Term of Agreement:    Company shall employ Executive and Executive
accepts such employment for a period beginning on the date of this Agreement and
ending the 31st day of December, 2006, subject to the terms and condition set
forth herein, unless earlier termination of the agreement shall occur in
accordance with the subsequent provisions set forth herein.

1.1    Automatic Extension of Agreement Term:    Not withstanding the foregoing,
if this Agreement shall not have been terminated in accordance with the
provisions herein on or by the 31st day of December, 2006 the term of this
Agreement shall be extended automatically without further action by either party
such that at every moment of time thereafter, the term shall be one year.

Provided, however, during such period of automatic extension of the term, this
Agreement may be terminated in accordance with the termination provisions of
this Agreement as set forth in Sections 10 and 11.

1.2    Definitions:    The following definitions shall be used in the
interpretation of this Agreement.

1.2.1    Employment on an active full time basis means the Executive's
professional services shall be substantially devoted to Company. Although prior
approval by the Company of Executive's employment by third parties is not
required, the Company shall have the right to review any employment of Executive
by any entity and shall have the right to require Executive to abandon any
unsuitable employment as may be determined by Company or any activities
competitive with Company. The term "active full time basis" includes the
requirement that Executive refrain from any activities which interfere with
Executive's Company duties.

1.2.2    Year, Month, Week and Day, unless otherwise provided in this agreement,
the word "year" shall be construed to mean a calendar year of 365 days, the word
"month" shall be construed to mean a calendar month, the word "week" shall be
construed to mean a calendar week of 7 days, and the word "day" shall be
construed to mean a period of 24 hours running from midnight to midnight.

1.2.3    Annual Base Salary is the sum of money regularly paid by Company to
Executive each year of the term of this Agreement pursuant to provisions of
Section 8.0 of this Agreement.

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1.2.4    Customary payroll practices are those policies and procedures routinely
followed by the Company concerning the time and method of payment of
compensation to its employees as may from time to time be adopted by the Company
during course of this Agreement.

1.2.5    Company policies are those written policies adopted by the Company
and/or customary practices routinely followed by the Company which may from time
to time be adopted by the Company during the course of the Agreement. The
parties acknowledge the Company may from time to time reasonably enact new
policies or alter existing policies.

1.2.6    Organization as used herein shall be broadly defined to include any
business, civic or community group or entity.

1.2.7    Willful Misconduct is any act performed with a designed purpose or
intent on the part of a person to do wrong.

1.2.8    Gross misappropriation of funds shall be any misappropriation of
company funds by any means which is intentional and not of an inconsequential
nature or amount.

2.     Entire Agreement

2.0    With respect to the matters specified herein, this Agreement contains the
entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior oral and written
agreements, understandings and commitments between the parties. This Agreement
shall not affect the provisions of any other compensation, retirement or other
benefit programs of Company to which Executive is a party or of which he is a
beneficiary.

3.     Validity

3.0    In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
void or unenforceable, the same shall not affect, in any respect whatsoever, the
validity of any other provision of the Agreement.

4.     Paragraphs and other headings

4.0    Paragraphs and other headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.

5.     Successors

5.0    The rights and duties of a party hereunder shall not be assignable by
that party; provided, however, that this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of any successor of Company, and any such successor shall
be deemed substituted for Company under the terms of this Agreement. The term
"successor" as used herein shall include any person, firm, corporation or other
business entity which at any time, by merger, purchase or otherwise, acquires
all or substantially all of the assets or business of Company.

6.     Designation of beneficiaries

6.0    If Executive should die during the term of this Agreement, all such sums
due to Executive hereunder shall be paid as designated by Executive on the
attached Beneficiary Designation Form.

6.1    The spouse of the Executive shall join in any designation of a
beneficiary other than the spouse.

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6.2    If Executive wholly fails to designate a beneficiary as provided for in
this paragraph, or if the Executive's spouse at the time of his death shall not
have joined in the designation of a beneficiary, then the sums due Executive
shall be paid to his estate.

7.     Duties

7.0    Company employs Executive upon an active full-time basis, as President of
Investments/CFO subject to the order and direction of the Chief Executive
Officer ("CEO") of Company.

7.1    During the term of this Agreement Executive shall devote substantially
all of his time, attention, and best efforts to the business of Company and its
subsidiaries. Executive shall perform such duties and shall exercise such power
and authority as delegated by the CEO from time to time provided that such
duties are commensurate with the position of President of Investments/CFO.
Executive may engage in other non-business activities such as charitable,
educational, religious and similar types of activities so long as such
activities do not prevent the performance of Executive's duties herein or
conflict in any material way with the business of Company. Notwithstanding the
above, Executive shall be permitted to serve as a Director or Trustee of other
organizations, in accordance with the policies of Company.

7.2    The duties of President of Investments/CFO shall be defined using a
written job definition, developed by CEO on behalf of Company. The CEO shall
consult with Executive in the development of the written job definition.
Executive and said written job definition shall be subject to any systematic
evaluation system(s) that the Company may from time to time employ.

7.3    Executive's duties shall be performed principally at Company's
headquarters located in Paola, Kansas. During the term of the Agreement, it is
understood that Company expects to maintain its principal place of business in
Paola, Kansas.

8.     Salary, Bonus, Benefits, Additional Compensation

8.0    Annual Base Salary.

Executive shall receive an annual base salary of $159,750.00 payable according
to the customary payroll practices of Company and subject to all required
withholding taxes. The Chief Executive Officer, in his discretion, may increase
this base salary upon relevant circumstances. Executive will be reviewed at
least annually. At least every two years Company will review Executive's annual
base salary for competitiveness and appropriateness in the industry. Any
increase in annual base salary awarded to the Executive by the Company, shall
constitute a new annual base salary for the purpose of this Agreement. To be
effective such changes in the annual base salary shall be in writing signed by
the Company.

8.1    Bonus.

8.1.1    Standard Company Bonuses.    Executive shall be eligible to receive, in
addition to his salary, any contributions or sums specified as additional
compensation through any established plan or policy of the Company which is
available to senior executives as compensation over and above established
salaries.

8.1.2    Annual Executive Bonus.    In addition, Executive shall be entitled to
receive a yearly annual bonus. The amount of such bonus shall be based upon
criteria established by the CEO and may include either or both stock and cash.
Provided, however, such bonus shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of
Executive's annual base salary in effect for the period for which the bonus is
granted. During the term of this Agreement, the yearly annual bonus shall be
paid not later than January 31 of the calendar year following annual bonus year.

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8.2    Benefits.

8.2.0    Executive shall be entitled to receive all benefits generally made
available to executives of Company as may from time to time be in effect.

8.2.1    Executive shall be entitled, in addition to life insurance coverage in
effect for all employees, to a life insurance policy in the amount of
$240,000.00 all premiums to be paid by Company.

8.2.2    Executive shall be entitled to participate, during the term of the
Agreement, under the terms and conditions thereof, in any group life, medical,
dental or other health and welfare plans generally available to management
personnel of Company which may be in effect from time to time; provided that
nothing herein shall require the Company to establish or maintain such plans.

8.2.3    Executive Expenses.    Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for
business expenses. Executive shall be expected to incur various business
expenses customarily incurred by persons holding like positions, including but
not limited to traveling, entertainment and similar expenses, all of which are
to be incurred by Executive for the benefit of Company. Executive shall be
subject to Company's policies regarding the reimbursement and non-reimbursement
of said expense. Executive acknowledges that Company policies do not necessarily
provide for the reimbursement of all expenses.

8.2.4    Special Executive Allowance.    Company agrees to pay reasonable room,
board, travel, and sponsored event expenses of Executive's spouse on two
(2) business trips per year of Executive's choice.

8.2.5    Accounting.    Executive shall account to Company for any reimbursement
or payment of such expenses in such a manner as Company practices may from time
to time require. Subject to Company's policy regarding the payment of
reimbursable expenses, Company shall reimburse Executive for such expenses from
time to time, at Executive's request.

8.2.6    Company shall indemnify and hold Executive harmless for any legal fees
and expenses incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties as a result
of civil or criminal actions against him in accordance with the indemnification
provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Company.

8.2.7    During (i) the term of this Agreement, (ii) the twelve month period
following the termination of this Agreement as a result of death, (iii) a two
year period following the termination of this Agreement as a result of
disability, (iv) a three year period following termination of this Agreement by
Executive for material breach or good cause, and (v) a three year period
following a termination of this Agreement by Company without cause; Company
shall pay to Executive, or his estate if he be deceased, a sum as reimbursement
for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred for third-party professional
financial and tax advice provided by a licensed professional of Executive's
choice. Provided, however, that in (i) above, the sum shall not exceed fifteen
percent (15%) of Executive's annual base salary for that year; (ii) above, the
sum shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of Executive's annual base salary
for that year; (iii), (iv) and (v) above, the sum shall not exceed twenty-five
percent (25%), each year, of Executive's annual base salary at the time of
Executive's disability or time of termination.

8.2.8    Executive shall be provided with a personal automobile under
arrangements equivalent to those currently in effect with respect to other
Company executives and of equivalent size and features as presently driving.

8.3    Additional Compensation.

Executive shall be eligible to receive, in addition to his salary, any
contributions or sums specified for additional compensation through any
established plan or policy of Company which is available to

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senior executives as compensation over and above established salaries, including
but not limited to stock options.

8.4    Tax Liability.

Any tax liability which these benefits create for Executive will be the sole
responsibility of Executive.

9.     Protection of Company's Interests

9.0    During the term of this Agreement Executive shall not directly or
indirectly engage in competition with, or not own any interest in any business
which competes with, any business of Company; provided, however, that the
provisions of this Section 9 shall not prohibit his ownership of not more than
5% of voting stock of any publicly held corporation.

9.1    Except for actions taken in the course of his employment hereunder, at no
time shall Executive divulge, furnish or make accessible to any person any
information of a confidential or proprietary nature obtained by him while in the
employ of Company. Upon termination of his employment by Company, Executive
shall return to Company all such information which exists in writing or other
physical form and all copies thereof in his possession or under his control.

9.2    Company, its successors and assigns, shall, in addition to Executive's
services, be entitled to receive and own all of the results and proceeds of said
services (including, without limitation, literary material and other
intellectual property) produced or created during the term of Executive's
employment hereunder. Executive will, at the request of Company, execute such
assignments, certificates or other instruments as Company may from time to time
deem necessary or desirable to evidence, establish, maintain, protect, enforce
or defend its right or title to any such material.

10.   Termination by Company

10.0    Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement under the
following circumstances:

(i)Upon the death of Executive;

(ii)Upon the disability of Executive;

(iii)Upon material breach or good cause; and

(iv)Upon written notice by Company without cause.

(v)Upon written notice by Company, during the period of automatic extension of
the term, of Company's intention to have this Agreement expire in one year.

10.1    If Executive dies before his employment with Company is otherwise
terminated, Executive's designated beneficiary, or in the absence of a
designated beneficiary, the estate of the Executive, will receive all sums due
under the Split Dollar Agreement and Deferred Compensation Agreement between
Executive and TeamBank, N. A. then in existence. In the event the total amount
paid to the beneficiaries or the estate of Executive is less than $500,000.00,
Company shall pay to the designated beneficiary of Executive, or in the absence
of a designated beneficiary, to the estate of Executive, as soon as reasonably
practical, a sum equal to the difference between the total amount paid under the
Split Dollar Agreement and $500,000.00. Under this section it is the intent of
the Company and Executive that the Executive's beneficiary, or in the absence of
a designated beneficiary, to the estate of Executive, receive in total death
benefits shall not be less than $500,000.00. Company may purchase life insurance
to cover all or any part of its obligations contained in this section. Executive
agrees to take a physical examination to facilitate the Company's purchase of
such insurance. In the event that Executive is uninsurable, Company may elect to
disperse any funds owed by Company under this section in equal monthly payments
over the remaining period of the year of Executive's death, or if

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less than six (6) months, over a period of twelve (12) consecutive months.
Executive's dependents will also be entitled to:

(i)    All Company insured and self insured medical and dental plans in which
Executive was participating immediately prior to termination, provided, however,
that if Company so elects, or such continued participation is not possible under
the general terms and conditions of such plans or under such policies, Company
shall, in lieu of the foregoing, arrange to have issued for the benefit of
Executive's dependents equivalent benefits (on an after-tax basis); provided,
further that, in no event shall Executive's dependents be required to pay any
premiums or other charges in an amount greater than that which Executive would
have paid in order to participate in Company's plans and policies.

Entitlement (i) above shall be maintained in effect for the continued benefit of
Executive's dependents for a period of six (6) months after the date of
termination due to death.

10.2    For the purposes of this Agreement, Executive shall be deemed to have
become disabled, if, during any year of the term of this Agreement, because of
ill health, physical or mental impairment, or for other causes beyond
Executive's control, Executive shall have been continuously unable or unwilling,
or shall have failed to perform his duties under this Agreement for ninety
(90) consecutive days, or if, during any calendar year of the term of this
Agreement, Executive shall have been unable or unwilling or shall have failed to
perform his duties for a total period of one hundred eighty (180) days,
irrespective of whether or not such days are consecutive. With respect to any
termination by Company for disability, the specifics of the basis of termination
shall be communicated to Executive in writing at least thirty (30) days before
the date on which the termination is proposed to take effect. Executive shall
have until the effective date of the notice to cure or remedy such disability
and or correct the misconception of the disability. If this Agreement is
terminated for disability, any questions as to the existence of the Total and
Permanent disability of Executive as to which Executive and Company cannot agree
shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician mutually
acceptable to Executive and Company. If Executive and Company cannot agree as to
a qualified independent physician, each shall appoint such a physician and those
two physicians shall select a third who shall make such determination in
writing. If there is a disagreement between Executive and Company as to the
disability of Executive, the effective date of the termination will be extended
a reasonable time to allow for a determination by a physical, as described
above. Any refusal by Executive to submit to a medical examination for the
purpose of certifying disability under this section shall be deemed to
constitute evidence of Executive's disability. If Executive is disabled before
his employment with Company is otherwise terminated, Company shall continue to
pay the current annual base salary for the remainder of the contract to the
Executive, or if the Executive is totally incapacitated, to his appointed
guardian, at the time he is determined to be disabled. Whenever compensation is
payable to Executive hereunder, during a time when he is disabled, pursuant to
the terms of any insurance provided by Company, the compensation payable to him
hereunder shall be inclusive of any such disability insurance and shall not be
in addition thereto. If this agreement is terminated for disability Executive
shall also be entitled to:

(i)    All Company insured and self insured medical and dental plans in which
Executive was participating immediately prior to termination paid for by the
company for a period of one year provided, further that, in no event shall
Executive be required to pay any premiums or other charges in an amount greater
than that which Executive would have paid in order to participate in Company's
plans and policies..

(ii)    The group individual life insurance policies of Company then in effect
for Executive for a period of one year; provided that if Company so elects, or
such continued participation is not possible under the general terms and
conditions of such plans or under such policies, Company shall, in lieu of the
foregoing, arrange to have issued for the benefit of Executive and Executive's

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dependents equivalent benefits (on an after-tax basis); provided, further that,
in no event shall Executive be required to pay any premiums or other charges in
an amount greater than that which Executive would have paid in order to
participate in Company's plans and policies.

(iii)    All such Bonuses and Other Compensation as provided for in Section 8
above, it being understood, however, that all such payments due, if made
pursuant to this clause shall be paid in cash within thirty (30) days of the
date of termination. All stock options granted by Company to Executive under any
provision of Section 8 or granted by Company to Executive prior to the date
hereof will accelerate and become immediately exercisable;

(iv)    Company shall pay Executive a sum to pay for a Paola Country Club
membership dues for one (1) year;

(v)    Company shall transfer to Executive title of the personal car, furnished
Executive by Company, in use at the time of the termination.

10.3    For purposes of this Agreement, material breach and good cause shall
mean willful misconduct in following the legitimate directions of the Chief
Executive Officer; commission of a significant act of dishonesty, deceit or
breach of fiduciary duty in the performance of Executive's duties; gross
misappropriation of Company funds or property; habitual drunkenness; excessive
absenteeism not related to illness, sick leave or vacations. Provided, however,
Executive shall be entitled to notice of any acts which the CEO considers to be
misconduct or excessive absenteeism as described in this paragraph. Such notice
shall include the specifics of the basis for possible termination and shall be
communicated to Executive in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to any such
intended termination. Prior to any such termination, if requested before the
effective date of the intended termination, Executive shall be given a
reasonable period of time in which to show that he has corrected any specified
deficiencies. Upon the cure or remedy of such deficiencies, the Company shall
rescind its notice of termination. If there is any question about the effective
correction of the deficiencies, a decision will be sought from a lawyer agreed
to by Company and Executive. If the Company and Executive cannot agree on a
lawyer, each will pick a lawyer who will together pick a lawyer who will render
a decision.

If this agreement is terminated for material breach or good cause, Executive
shall be entitled to:

(i)    All Company insured and self insured medical and dental plans in which
Executive was participating immediately prior to termination; and

(ii)    The group individual life insurance and disability policies of Company
then in effect for Executive; provided, however, that if Company so elects, or
such continued participation is not possible under the general terms and
conditions of such plans or under such policies, Company shall, in lieu of the
foregoing, arrange to have issued for the benefit of Executive and Executive's
dependents equivalent benefits (on an after-tax basis); provided, further that,
in no event shall Executive be required to pay any premiums or other charges in
an amount greater than that which Executive would have paid in order to
participate in Company's plans and policies.

Entitlement of (i) and (ii) of this section shall be maintained in effect for
the continued benefit of the Executive and his dependents for a period of six
(6) months after the date of termination or until the commencements of each
equivalent benefit from Executive's new employer, but not to be provided longer
than six (6) months.

10.4    Company shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement without cause upon
ninety (90) days written notice to Executive. If Company shall so terminate this
Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to:

(i)    All Company insured and self insured medical and dental plans in which
Executive was participating immediately prior to termination; and

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(ii)    The group individual life insurance and disability insurance policies of
Company then in effect for Executive; provided, however, that if Company so
elects, or such continued participation is not possible under the general terms
and conditions of such plans or under such policies, Company shall, in lieu of
the foregoing, arrange to have issued for the benefit of Executive and
Executive's dependents equivalent benefits (on an after-tax basis); provided,
further that, in no event shall Executive be required to pay any premiums or
other charges in an amount greater than that which Executive would have paid in
order to participate in Company's plans and policies.

Entitlement of (i) and (ii) of this section shall be maintained in effect for
the continued benefit of Executive and his dependents for a period of three
(3) years after the date of termination or until the commencement of each
equivalent benefit from Executive's new employer, but not to be provided longer
than three (3) years after the date of termination.

(iii)    A furnished office, like his Company office, from which to operate for
a period of six (6) months or until Executive accepts employment with another
employer, which ever occurs first. Executive's office will be provided, at
Company's expense, with a desk; phone; access to fax for outgoing and incoming
faxes; computer, software, and access to a printer.

(iv)    A cash payment equal to the present value (based on a discount rate
equal to the then current 5 year treasure note with a floor of 5% and a ceiling
of 9%) of Executive's annual base salary hereunder for the remainder of the term
of the Agreement, or for one (1) year, which ever is longer, payable within
thirty (30) days of the date of such termination;

(v)    All such Bonuses and Other Compensation as provided for in Section 8
above, it being understood, however, that all such payments due, if made
pursuant to this clause shall be paid in cash within thirty (30) days of the
date of termination. All stock options granted by Company to Executive under any
provision of Section 8 or granted by Company to Executive prior to the date
hereof will accelerate and become immediately exercisable;

(vi)    A sum as reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
for third-party professional financial and tax advice provided by a licensed
professional of Executive's choice for a period of three (3) years after the
date of termination, sum not to exceed, in any one year, twenty-five percent
(25%) and in the aggregate, seventy-five percent (75%) of Executive's base
salary, as provided in Section 8;

(vii)    A sum as reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
for out-placement advice and counseling provided by a professional placement
agency and/or recruiter of Executive's choice for a period of twelve (12) months
after date of termination, sum not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of Executive's
base salary, as provided in Section 8;

(viii)    Company shall pay Executive a sum to pay for Paola Country Club
membership dues for one (1) year;

(ix)    Company shall transfer to Executive title of the personal car, furnished
Executive by Company, in use at the time of the termination.

10.5    Company shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement during the period
of automatic extension of the term as set forth in section 1.1, by giving
written notice to Executive of the company's intention to have the term of this
Agreement expire one year from the date of such notification. If Company shall
so terminate this agreement, Executive shall be entitled only to those benefits
provided under existing law.

10.6    Company may purchase life insurance to cover all or any part of its
obligations contained in this paragraph and Executive agrees to take a physical
examination to facilitate the placement of such insurance. In the event that
Executive is uninsurable, Company may elect to disperse the funds due in

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equal monthly payments over the remaining period of the year due, or if less
than six (6) months, over a period of twelve (12) consecutive months.

11.   Termination by Executive

11.0    Executive shall have the right to terminate this Agreement under the
following circumstances:

(i)    Upon material breach or good cause; and

(ii)    Upon written notice to the Chief Executive Officer without cause.

11.1    For purposes of this Agreement, a material breach by Company of the
terms of this Agreement shall entitle Executive, upon written notice to the
Company, to terminate his services under this Agreement effective thirty
(30) days from and after receipt of such notice by Company. Such notice shall
include a specific description of such breach and the Company shall have until
the effective date of the notice to cure or remedy such breach. Upon the cure or
remedy of such breach, the Executive shall rescind his notice of termination.
For purposes of this Agreement, a termination for good cause by Executive shall
be based upon the following action by the Company: a failure, without good cause
to continue Executive as President of Investments/CFO of Company; a failure,
without good cause to continue to vest Executive with the power and authority of
President of Investments/CFO of Company; the loss, without good cause of
Executive's consent, of any significant duties or responsibilities attending
such office. Provided, however, Executive's title, duties and responsibilities
shall be deemed to be altered with good cause by the Chief Executive Officer if
Company is (or substantially all of its assets are) sold to or combined with
another entity and Executive shall thereafter continue to have the same
significant duties and responsibilities with respect to Company's continuing
business and if Executive shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of the
continuing Company with a like Agreement, for a term no less than that remaining
on this Agreement or two (2) years, whichever is longer. Upon the occurrence of
any happening which would authorize Executive to terminate his employment for
good cause, Executive shall notify the Chief Executive Officer in writing within
sixty (60) days following such occurrence or Executive shall be deemed to have
waived his right to terminate this Agreement for such occurrence. The Chief
Executive Officer shall have until the effective date of the notice to cure or
remedy such good cause occurrence. Upon the cure or remedy of such good cause
occurrence, the Executive shall rescind his notice of termination. Upon
termination of employment by Executive for material breach or good cause,
Executive shall be entitled to:

(i)    All company insured and self insured medical and dental plans in which
Executive was participating immediately prior to termination; and

(ii)    The group individual life insurance and disability insurance policies of
Company then in effect for Executive; provided, however, that if Company so
elects, or such continued participation is not possible under the general terms
and conditions of such plans or under such policies, Company shall, in lieu of
the foregoing, arrange to have issued for the benefit of Executive and
Executive's dependents equivalent benefits (on an after-tax basis); provided,
further that, in no event shall Executive be required to pay any premiums or
other charges in an amount greater than that which Executive would have paid in
order to participate in Company's plans and policies.

Entitlement of (i) and (ii) of this section shall be maintained in effect for
the continued benefit of Executive and his dependents for a period of three
(3) years after the date of termination or until the commencement of each
equivalent benefit from Executive's new employer, but not to be provided longer
than three (3) years after the date of termination.

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(iii)    A furnished office, like his Company office, from which to operate for
a period of one (1) year or until Executive accepts employment with another
employer, which ever occurs first. Executive's office will be provided, at
Company expense, with a desk; phone; access to fax for outgoing and incoming
faxes; computer, software, and access to printer.

(iv)    A cash payment equal to the present value (based on a discount rate
equal to the then current 5 year treasure note with a floor of 5% and a ceiling
of 9%) of Executive's base salary hereunder for the remainder of the term of the
Agreement, or for one (1) year, which ever is longer, payable within thirty
(30) days of the date of such termination;

(v)    All such Bonuses and Other Compensation as provided for the Section 8
above, it being understood, however, that all such payments due, if made
pursuant to this clause shall be paid in cash within thirty (30) days of the
date of termination. All stock options granted by Company to Executive under any
provision of Section 8 or granted by Company to Executive prior to the date
hereof will accelerate and become immediately exercisable;

(vi)    A sum as reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
for third-party professional financial and tax advice provided by a licensed
professional of Executive's choice for a period of three (3) years after date of
termination, sum not to exceed, in any one year, twenty five percent (25%) and
in the aggregate, seventy five percent (75%) of Executive's base salary, as
provided in Section 8;

(vii)    A sum as reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
for out-placement advice and counseling provided by a professional placement
agency and/or recruiter of Executive's choice for a period of twelve (12) months
after date of termination, sum not to exceed fifty (50) percent of Executive's
base salary.

(viii)    Company shall pay Executive a sum to pay for Paola Country Club
membership dues for one (1) year; and

(ix)    Company shall transfer to Executive title of the personal car, furnished
Executive by company, in use at the time of the termination.

11.2    Company may purchase life insurance to cover all or any part of its
obligations contained in this paragraph and Executive agrees to take a physical
examination to facilitate the placement of such insurance. In the event that
Executive is uninsurable, Company may elect to disperse the funds due in equal
monthly payments over the remaining period of the year due, or if less than six
(6) months, over a period of twelve (12) consecutive months.

11.3    Executive shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement without cause
upon ninety (90) days written notice to Company. If Executive shall so terminate
this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to those benefits provided under
existing law.

11.4    If Company is (or substantially all of its assets are) sold to or
combined with another entity, Executive shall have the exclusive right and
option to approve any resulting salary, benefits, title, duties and/or
responsibilities of Executive if the entity offers Executive continuing
employment with the entity or in the alternative Executive shall be entitled to
terminate this Agreement for good cause and shall have all of the entitlements
set forth in Section 11.1 (i) through (ix) except the entitlement provided for
in (iv) which shall be void in these circumstances and the following shall be
substituted therefore; "(iv) A cash payment equal to the present value (based on
a discount rate equal to the then current 5 year treasure note with a floor of
5% and a ceiling of 9%) of Executives base after-tax salary hereunder for the
remainder of the term of this Agreement, or for three (3) years, which ever is
longer, payable within thirty days of the date of such termination."

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Executive shall also be entitled to:

(i)    All Company insured and self insured medical and dental plans in which
Executive was participating immediately prior to termination; and

(ii)    The group individual life insurance and disability insurance policies of
Company then in effect for Executive; provided, however, that if Company so
elects, or such continued participation is not possible under the general terms
and conditions of such plans or under such policies, Company shall, in lieu of
the foregoing, arrange to have issued for the benefit of Executive and
Executive's dependents equivalent benefits (on an after-tax basis); provided,
further that, in no event shall Executive be required to pay any premiums or
other charges in an amount greater than that which Executive would have paid in
order to participate in Company's plans and policies.

Entitlement of (i) and (ii) of this section shall be maintained in effect for
the continued benefit of Executive and his dependents for a period of three
(3) years after the date of termination or until the commencement of each
equivalent benefit from Executive's new employer, but not to be provided longer
than three (3) years after the date of termination.

(iii)    A furnished office, equivalent to his Company office, from which to
operate for a period of one (1) year or until Executive accepts employment with
another employer, which ever occurs first. Executive's office will be provided,
at Company's expense, with a desk; credenza; phone; access to fax for outgoing
and incoming faxes; computer, software, and printer. All of the above will be
equivalent to what Executive was using at the time of termination.

(iv)    All such Bonuses and Other Compensation as provided for in Section 8
above, it being understood, however, that all such payments due, if made
pursuant to this clause shall be paid in cash within thirty (30) days of the
date of termination. All stock options granted by Company to Executive under any
provision of Section 8 or granted by Company to Executive prior to the date
hereof will accelerate and become immediately exercisable;

(v)    A sum as reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred for
third-party professional financial and tax advice provided by a licensed
professional of Executive's choice for a period of three (3) years after the
date of termination, sum not to exceed, in any one year, twenty-five percent
(25%) and in the aggregate, seventy-five percent (75%) of Executive's base
salary, as provided in Section 8;

(vi)    A sum as reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
for out-placement advice and counseling provided by a professional placement
agency and/or recruiter of Executive's choice for a period of twelve (12) months
after date of termination, sum not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of Executive's
base salary, as provided in Section 8;

(vii)    Company shall pay Executive a sum to pay for Paola Country Club
membership dues for one (1) year;

(viii)    Company shall transfer to Executive title of the personal car,
furnished Executive by Company, in use at the time of the termination.

12.   Consequences of Breach

12.0    If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 11.01 hereof, or if
Company shall terminate Executive's employment under this Agreement in any other
way that is a breach of this Agreement by Company, the following shall apply:

(i)    The parties believe that because of the limitations of Section 11 the
payments to Executive do not constitute "Excess Parachute Payments" under
Section 280G of the Internal Revenue

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Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code"). Notwithstanding such belief, if any
benefit under the preceding paragraph is determined to be an "Excess Parachute
Payment" Company shall pay Executive an additional amount ("Tax Payment") such
that (x) the excess of all Excess Parachute Payments (including payments under
this sentence) over the sum of excise tax thereon under Section 4999 of the Code
and income tax thereon under Subtitle A of the Code and under applicable state
law is equal to (y) the excess of all Excess Parachute Payments (excluding
payments under this sentence) over income tax thereon under Subtitle A of the
Code and under applicable state law.

13.   Mitigation and Offset

13.0    Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment
provided for in this Agreement by seeking employment or otherwise, nor to offset
the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by amounts earned as a
result of Executive's employment or self-employment during the period he is
entitled to such payment.

14.   Tax "Gross-Up" Provision

14.0    If any payment due Executive under this Agreement results in Executive's
liability for an excise tax ("parachute tax") under Section 49 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Company will pay to
Executive, after deducting any Federal, state or local income tax imposed on the
payment, an amount sufficient to fully satisfy the "parachute tax" liability.
Such payment shall be made to Executive no later than thirty (30) days prior to
the due date of the "parachute tax".

15.   Remedies

15.0    Company recognizes that because of Executive's special talents, stature
and opportunities in the financial services industry, in the event of
termination by Company hereunder (except under Section 10.0), or in the event of
termination by Executive under Section 11, before the end of the agreed term,
Company acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of this Agreement regarding
further payments of base salary, bonuses and the exerciseability of stock
options constitute fair and reasonable provisions for the consequences of such
termination, do not constitute a penalty, and such payments and benefits shall
not be limited or reduced by amounts Executive might earn or be able to earn
from any other employment or ventures during the remainder of the agreed term of
this Agreement.

16.   Binding Agreement

16.0    This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
Executive, his heirs, distributes and assigns and company, its successors and
assigns. Executive may not, without the express written permission of the
Company, assign or pledge any rights or obligations hereunder to any person,
firm or corporation.

17.   Arbitration

17.0    Company and Executive agree that any dispute or claim concerning this
Agreement, or the terms and conditions of employment under this Agreement, shall
be settled by arbitration. The arbitration proceedings will be conducted under
the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association in
effect at the time a demand for arbitration under the Rules is made. The
decision of the arbitrators, including determination of the amount of any
damages suffered, will be exclusive, final and binding on Company and Executive,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. Each party will
bear that party's own expenses in the arbitration proceedings

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for arbitrators' fees and attorney fees, for that party's witnesses, and other
expenses of presenting the case. Other arbitration costs, including
administrative fees and fees for records or transcripts, will be borne equally
by Company and Executive.

18.   Amendment; Waiver

18.0    This instrument contains the entire agreement of the parties with
respect to the employment of Executive by Company and supersedes any prior
Agreement between Company and Executive (it being understood, however, that this
agreement shall not affect any stock options granted to Executive prior to the
date hereof). No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid
unless evidenced by a written instrument executed by the parties hereto. No
waiver by either party of any breach by the other party of any provision or
condition of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any similar or
dissimilar provision or condition at the same or any prior or subsequent time.

19.   Governing Law

19.0    This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Kansas.

20.   Notices

20.0    All notices which a party is required or may desire to give to the other
party under or in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing by
addressing the same to the other party as follows:

If to Executive, to:

Michael L. Gibson
205 Overhill Dr.
Paola, Kansas 66071

If to Company, to:

Team Financial, Inc.
Chairman of the Board
8 West Peoria
Paola, Kansas 66071

or at such other place as may be designated in writing by like notice. Any
notice shall be deemed to have been given within forty-eight (48) hours after
being addressed as required herein and deposited, first-class postage prepaid,
in the United States mail.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement this 1st day of
March    2004, effective as of the day and year first above written.

    TEAM FINANCIAL, INC.
 
 
By:
Robert J. Weatherbie

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Chief Executive Officer
 
 
MICHAEL L. GIBSON
 
 
Michael L. Gibson

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Executive

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Exhibit 10.2

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEAM FINANCIAL, INC. AND MICHAEL L. GIBSON