EX-10.56



 



 
 Exhibit 10.56 
 March 16, 2016 
 Mr. Michael G. Rok 

5112 Downing Drive, 
 Fort Mill, SC 29708

 mgrok@yahoo.com 
 Dear Mike,

 I am pleased to confirm our offer of employment with Kewaunee Scientific Corporation as our Vice President of Manufacturing Operations,
reporting to David Rausch, President and CEO. In this position, your starting salary will be $18,750.00 monthly ($225,000.00 annualized). Following our normal practices, this offer is made contingent upon your passing a
pre-employment drug test and a background check. 
 In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive benefits package, which includes a health
care program, dental plan, life insurance, disability income program, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts, on-site Nurse Practitioner program, as well as other benefits provided to full-time Associates. A copy of the salaried
fringe benefit document is attached for your reference. If you should have any questions concerning the fringe benefits, please feel free to contact me. 
 We are also delighted to offer you extended benefits over and beyond our standard benefits package. These benefits include (pending formal Board approval) participation in our Stock Option program, 401
Plus Deferred Compensation program, and our Annual Bonus program. In addition, we will provide relocation financial assistance to ease the move of you and your family and a $20,000 signing bonus ($10,000 paid after completion of 60 days of
employment and $10,000 when your move to a closer location is finalized). You will also be entitled to an additional week of vacation which will afford you three weeks of vacation upon hire. 
 Pre-employment Requirements 
 As mentioned above, your employment is
contingent upon fulfilling a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 
 Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality
Act, our Company is required to verify the identity and employment authorization of all new hires. In order to comply with this legal obligation, we must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) within your first three days of
hire. Kewaunee also participates in the E-Verify program. Please call me if you have any questions regarding our employment authorization process. 
 You will also be required to read and sign the acknowledgements for the following documents and policies: 
  

	 	•	 	 Kewaunee Associate Handbook Acknowledgement and Agreement  



 

	 	•	 	 Agreement Concerning Employee Inventions and Confidential Information 



 

	 	•	 	 Alcohol-Free and Drug-Free Workplace Policy Acknowledgement Form 



 

	 	•	 	 Conflict of Interest Policy 


  

	 	•	 	 Policy on Sensitive Payments 


  

	 	•	 	 Standards of Conduct and Corrective Actions 



 
 



 








  
 Mr. Rok 

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 Pay Schedule 
 Kewaunee exempt Associates are paid on a monthly schedule, the last day of the month. Direct deposit of your payroll check is required; please bring a voided check with you on your start date. 

Hours and Holiday Schedule 
 Corporate Office hours in Statesville, NC are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
 Your
normal work schedule will be Monday through Friday, however due to the nature of your position you may be required to work additional hours and a varied schedule. 
 A holiday schedule is enclosed for your reference. 
 Associate Handbook 

You will be provided a copy of the Kewaunee Associate Handbook. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the policies and
procedures that apply to you as an Associate of Kewaunee. 
 Mike, we think this is a very comprehensive and competitive offer, reflecting our
opinion of your potential in our Company. We believe that you could make a great contribution to our Company, have fun, and enjoy real personal growth in the years ahead. 
 Should you have any questions concerning this offer, please call me. Please confirm your acceptance by signing a copy of this letter, indicating your start date, and return it to my attention. We
appreciate your response within five business days or sooner. 
  

	
	Best Regards,
	
	




	 Elizabeth Phillips
 Vice
President of Human Resources


 Enclosures 
  

			
	Copy to:	  	 David Rausch
 Personnel
File


  
  

I, Michael Rok, accept the terms and conditions of this offer, and I will report to work on 
         May 1, 2016        . 

 

									
	Signed	 	        /s/ Michael G. Rok      
  	 		 	        March 18, 2016        
	 	
		 	Michael Rok	 		 	Date