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Exhibit 10.1

AGREEMENT

     This
Agreement (“Agreement”) is made the 18th day of March, 2007 (the “Effective
Date”), between ProLogis (“ProLogis”) and Dessa Bokides (“Executive”), on behalf of themselves,
their predecessors, successors and assigns, to resolve all matters relating to Executive’s
employment with ProLogis, and her resignation from ProLogis.

WITNESSETH THAT:

     WHEREAS, Executive has informed ProLogis of her intent to resign from ProLogis, and Executive
and ProLogis desire to enter an agreement for the orderly transition of her responsibilities as
Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”);

     WHEREAS, ProLogis and Executive have agreed that Executive’s employment with ProLogis will
cease effective March 31, 2007, and will not extend beyond that date (the “Agreed Date”);

     WHEREAS, ProLogis has determined that it is appropriate to provide certain benefits to
Executive in connection with her performance of certain continuing services and as consideration
for Executive’s release of claims against ProLogis and its affiliates.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of monies, the mutual covenants and agreements set forth
below, it is hereby agreed and covenanted by ProLogis and Executive as follows:

     1. Duties. Executive hereby agrees that up to and including the Agreed Date, she
shall continue to serve as CFO reporting to ProLogis’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and perform
the duties she performed immediately prior to the Effective Date and any other services expressly
requested from time to time by the CEO. Effective on the Agreed Date, Executive shall resign from
all offices she holds with ProLogis and its affiliates. Executive agrees to provide ProLogis
transition and consulting services from April 1, 2007, up to and including April 30, 2007, at the
request of the CEO.

     2. Payments. In exchange for Executive’s performance of services and subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, she shall be entitled to the following payments and
benefits:

	 	(a)	 	For the period from the Effective Date to and including the Agreed Date,
Executive shall continue to be paid, pursuant to ProLogis’s regular payroll schedule
and practices, her base salary as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Date
and she shall continue to participate in ProLogis’s employee benefit and incentive
plans and programs in which she participated immediately prior to the Effective Date
subject to the terms and conditions thereof.
	 
	 	(b)	 	For the period from April 1, 2007, to and including April 30, 2007,
Executive shall be paid, pursuant to ProLogis’s regular payroll schedule and
practices, an amount equal to her base salary rate as in effect immediately prior to
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	 	(c)	 	On April 2, 2007, Executive shall be paid a $2,050,000.00 cash payment in
a single, lump sum.
	 
	 	(d)	 	To the extent not previously vested pursuant to the terms thereof, the
9,500 performance shares granted on December 31, 2005 (in accordance with the terms
of such grant), the 4,098 performance shares to be earned on December 31, 2008, the
25,000 share options granted on September 22, 2005, the 28,110 share options granted
on December 20, 2005, 4,794 of the share options granted on December 21, 2006, the
22,500 restricted shares granted on September 22, 2005, the 4,098 restricted shares
granted on December 20, 2005, the 3,528 restricted shares granted on March 15, 2006
and 834 of the restricted shares granted on December 21, 2006 (including any
dividend equivalent units attributable thereto) shall be deemed fully earned and
vested as of the Agreed Date. With respect to all such share options and previously
vested share options, Executive shall have until 90 days after the opening of the
trading window pursuant to ProLogis’s insider trading policy following the
announcement of ProLogis’s earnings for the first quarter of 2007 to exercise such
stock option awards.
	 
	 	(e)	 	Subject to Paragraph 2(d) above, to the extent not previously vested
pursuant to the terms thereof, all other equity-based awards granted to Executive
under the ProLogis 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the ProLogis 1997 Long-Term
Incentive Plan and all other outstanding share options, restricted share units,
performance share awards and restricted shares (including any dividend equivalent
units attributable thereto), that are granted or awarded under the respective
agreements as of the Agreed Date shall be deemed forfeited as of the Agreed Date.

The awards referenced in Paragraph 2(d) and 2(e) are set forth in Exhibit C attached
hereto.

	 	(f)	 	Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall
Executive be entitled to receive any amounts, rights, or benefits under this
Agreement unless and until she executes a release of claims in the form set forth in
Exhibit A (the “Release”) and such Release becomes effective. The Release will be
presented to Executive for execution prior to the Agreed Date. On the date
Executive’s executed Release becomes effective, ProLogis will execute a release of
claims against Executive in the form set forth in Exhibit B (the “ProLogis
Release”). The Release and the ProLogis Release are hereby incorporated into this
Agreement and form a part of this Agreement.

     3. Health Benefits. As of the Agreed Date, pursuant to COBRA, Executive may apply for
continued group health and dental benefits under ProLogis’s benefit programs in which she
participated immediately prior to the Effective Date. Should Executive apply for continued
coverage pursuant to this Paragraph, then, for the period commencing on the Agreed Date and ending
on December 31, 2008, Executive’s share of the premium for COBRA coverage shall be equal to the

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employee portion of the premium paid by active employees for the same type and level of
coverage (determined as of the Agreed Date). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
Executive shall not be entitled to any benefits for periods after the Agreed Date, under the
employee benefit plans or any other arrangements maintained by ProLogis.

     4. Residence. The following provisions shall govern matters relating to Executive’s
residence:

	 	(a)	 	Executive shall have the right, by giving ProLogis notice in writing to
ProLogis’s Managing Director of Global Human Resources no later than August 1, 2007, to
elect to acquire ownership of the Connecticut residence at 380 Lake Avenue, Greenwich,
Connecticut 06830 (“Connecticut Residence”). Within thirty (30) days of receiving
notice of Executive’s election pursuant to this Paragraph 4(a), ProLogis will
commission two independent appraisals of the Connecticut Residence to determine the
average appraisal of such property. ProLogis shall pay the costs of the appraisals.
The Connecticut Residence will be offered to the Executive at the average price of the
two appraisals. The date on which Executive takes ownership of the Connecticut
Residence shall be set by the parties for a mutually agreeable date
but in no event later
than 120 days after the offer is made. Should Executive elect to purchase the Connecticut Residence after
August 1, 2007, or on the open market (which Executive shall not be prohibited from
doing by this Agreement), or should the Executive not deliver notice by August 1, 2007,
this sub-section 4(a) shall be null and void and never take affect.
	 
	 	(b)	 	Executive shall have the right, by giving ProLogis notice in writing to
ProLogis’s Managing Director of Global Human Resources no later
than May 1, 2008 (the “Notice”), to
require ProLogis to acquire Executive’s current residence in Colorado (“Colorado
Residence”). The purchase price for the Colorado Residence shall be equal to
Executive’s cost basis in the Colorado Residence. The date on which ProLogis takes
ownership of the Colorado Residence shall be set by the parties for a mutually
agreeable date but in no event later than 120 days after such
notice during which time Executive may continue to market for sale the Colorado Residence
to a third party and, at her option, revoke the Notice.
	 
	 	(c)	 	Subject to Paragraphs 4(a) and 4(b) above, ProLogis shall pay all of
Executive’s closing costs incurred in connection with the sale of the Colorado
Residence and/or the purchase of the Connecticut Residence (including, without
limitation, all realtors’ commissions; provided, however, the
Executive shall exclude from any commission-based brokerage contract,
a sale to ProLogis of the Colorado Residence) and any income tax
liabilities (grossed up), if any, relating to the payment of such
closing costs. ProLogis shall not be responsible for paying any income tax liability from
capital gains incurred by Executive in connection with the sale of the Colorado
Residence. Furthermore, ProLogis shall reimburse Executive for income tax
liabilities (grossed up), if any, associated with Executive’s repurchase of the
Connecticut Residence other than in respect of capital gains.
	 
	 	(d)	 	ProLogis shall pay Executive’s
relocation costs in connection with a move, including reasonable executive moving
expenses (including packing and unpacking), the costs of transporting three
vehicles, temporary storage by the Executive and her family of their

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	 	 	 	belongings, and such other amounts as ProLogis determines to be appropriate;
ProLogis shall also pay gross up for any taxable items. The relocation costs to be
paid by ProLogis under this Paragraph 4(d) shall be on the same terms made available
by ProLogis to the Executive on her move to Colorado. If Executive
has accepted alternative employment with an employer that provides
some of these relocation benefits as a standard part of such
position, ProLogis will be responsible only to the extent the costs
are not covered by such employer.

     5. Confidential Information; Other Obligations of Executive.

	 	(a)	 	Executive agrees that up to the Agreed Date and at all times thereafter:
	 
	 	(i)	 	Except as may be required by the lawful order of a court or agency of
competent jurisdiction, except as necessary to carry out her duties to ProLogis and
its affiliates, or except to the extent that Executive has express authorization
from ProLogis, Executive agrees to keep secret and confidential indefinitely, all
Confidential Information, and not to disclose the same, either directly or
indirectly, to any other person, firm, or business entity, or to use it in any way.
	 
	 	(ii)	 	To the extent that any court or agency seeks to have Executive disclose
Confidential Information, she shall promptly inform ProLogis, and she shall take
such reasonable steps to prevent disclosure of Confidential Information until
ProLogis has been informed of such requested disclosure, and ProLogis has an
opportunity to respond to such court or agency. To the extent that Executive
obtains information on behalf of ProLogis or any of its affiliates that may be
subject to attorney-client privilege as to ProLogis’s attorneys, Executive shall
take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of such information and to
preserve such privilege.
	 
	 	(iii)	 	Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Paragraph 5(a) shall be
construed so as to prevent Executive from using, in connection with her employment
for herself or an employer other than ProLogis or any of its affiliates, knowledge
which was acquired by her during the course of her employment with ProLogis and its
affiliates, and which is generally known to persons of her experience in other
companies in the same industry.
	 
	 	(iv)	 	For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential Information” shall
include all non-public information (including, without limitation, information
regarding litigation and pending litigation) concerning ProLogis and its affiliates
which was acquired by or disclosed to Executive during the course of her employment
with ProLogis.
	 
	 	(b)	 	Prior to the Agreed Date, Executive shall ensure that she has submitted
proper documentation evidencing all of the vacation and personal time taken during
the 2007 calendar year and shall submit, within 60 days after the Agreed Date,
documentation for business expenses that are subject to reimbursement by ProLogis
for all periods prior to the Agreed Date.
	 
	 	(c)	 	Prior to the Agreed Date or upon the earlier request of ProLogis,
Executive will promptly return to ProLogis any and all records, documents, physical
property,

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	 	 	 	information or other materials relating to the business of ProLogis and its
affiliates obtained by her during the course of her employment with ProLogis.

     6. Noncompetition. From the Effective Date to and including December 31, 2008,
Executive will not, without ProLogis’s prior written consent, directly or indirectly, for
Executive’s own account or for or on behalf of any other person or entity, whether alone or as
principal, agent, officer, director, employee, partner, employer, consultant, or otherwise:

	 	(a)	 	engage or participate in, assist in the management of, provide advisory or
other services to AMB Property Corporation or DCT Industrial Trust Inc., or their
respective affiliates; or
	 
	 	(b)	 	solicit or attempt to hire or employ, in any fashion (whether as an employee,
independent contractor or otherwise), any employee of ProLogis or its affiliates, or
solicit or induce, or attempt to solicit or induce, any of ProLogis’s or its
affiliates’ employees, consultants, clients, customers, vendors, suppliers or
independent contractors to terminate their relationship with ProLogis and/or its
affiliates; provided, however, that Executive shall not be considered to have violated
this Paragraph 6(b) if a subsequent employer of Executive engages in any activity
prohibited by this paragraph without Executive’s participation. For purposes of the
preceding sentence, Executive shall be considered to have “participated” in an action
if she personally engages in the prohibited activity.

     7. Nondisparagement. From and after the date of presentment of this Agreement,
Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, take any action which is, in fact, or is intended to
be contrary to the interests of ProLogis, nor will Executive disparage or make negative, derogatory
or defamatory statements about ProLogis, its predecessors, successors, assigns, parents,
subsidiaries, and each of their respective past, present and future employees, owners, officers,
trustees, directors, agents, shareholders, partners and representatives, to any other person,
business or entity. Likewise, from and after the date of presentment of this Agreement, the
officers and trustees of ProLogis shall not, directly or indirectly, take any action which is, in
fact, or is intended to be contrary to the professional interests of Executive, nor will the
officers and trustees of ProLogis disparage or make negative, derogatory or defamatory statements
about Executive, or her successors or assigns, to any other person, business, or entity.

     8. Equitable Remedies. Each party acknowledges that they would be irreparably injured
by a violation of Paragraphs 5, 6 or 7 of this Agreement and agree that each, in addition to any
other remedies available to it for such breach or threatened breach, shall be entitled to a
preliminary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other equivalent relief, restraining such
party from any actual or threatened breach of either Paragraphs 5, 6 or 7. If a bond is required
to be posted in order for the party to secure an injunction or other equitable remedy, the parties
agree that said bond need not be more than a nominal sum.

     9. Indemnity. Executive shall be entitled to indemnity from (a) all third party
claims and (b) coverage under the trustees and officers liability insurance coverage maintained by
ProLogis (as in

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effect from time to time), each to the same extent as other current or former officers and
trustees of ProLogis; provided, however, that nothing in this Paragraph 9 shall be construed to
require ProLogis to continue to maintain any such trustees and officers liability insurance
coverage.

     10. Representation Regarding Disclosures of Material Facts. Executive warrants that,
in so far as she is aware, she has not withheld or failed to disclose any material fact concerning
matters which she was dealing with in the performance of activities as CFO of ProLogis where
withholding such material fact would reasonably be expected to be significantly detrimental to the
financial results of ProLogis.

     11. Nonalienation. The interests of Executive under this Agreement are not subject in
any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance,
attachment, or garnishment by creditors of Executive or Executive’s beneficiary. Nothing in this
Paragraph 11 shall limit the Executive’s rights or powers to dispose of her property by will or
limit any rights or powers which her executor or administrator would otherwise have.

     12. Outplacement. ProLogis shall provide Executive with (a) executive outplacement
services with a provider to be mutually agreed, (b) office space and (c) administrative support,
until December 31, 2008. The office space and administrative support may be through a shared service facility mutually
agreed between the parties.

     13. Withholding. All payments and benefits under this Agreement are subject to
withholding of all applicable taxes; provided, however, that with respect to any stock
distributions, in lieu of any withholding from such distributions, Executive shall have the option
to pay ProLogis directly for amounts that would otherwise be withheld from such distributions to
the extent that Executive had such right prior to the Agreed Date.

     14. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or cancelled only by mutual agreement of
the parties in writing without the consent of any other person. So long as Executive lives, no
person, other than the parties hereto, shall have any rights under or interest in this Agreement or
the subject matter hereof.

     15. Applicable Law. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to the conflict of law provisions of any
state.

     16. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this
Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement,
and this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision were omitted
(but only to the extent that such provision cannot be appropriately reformed or modified).

     17. Waiver of Breach. No waiver by either party hereto of a breach of any provision
of this Agreement by the other party, or of compliance with any condition or provision of this
Agreement to be performed by such other party, will operate or be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach by such other party of any similar or dissimilar provisions and conditions at the
same or any prior or subsequent time. The failure of either party hereto to take any action by
reason of such breach will not deprive such party of the right to take action at any time while
such breach continues.

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     18. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of,
ProLogis and its successors and assigns and upon any person acquiring, whether by merger,
consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of ProLogis’s assets and
business, and the successor shall be substituted for ProLogis under this Agreement.

     19. Arbitration of All Disputes. Except for ProLogis’s right to seek injunctive
relief in Paragraph 8, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (or
the breach thereof) shall be settled by final, binding and non-appealable arbitration in Colorado
by three arbitrators. Except as provided in this Paragraph 19, the arbitration shall be conducted
in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Association”) then in
effect. One of the arbitrators shall be appointed by ProLogis, one shall be appointed by
Executive, and the third shall be appointed by the first two arbitrators. If the first two
arbitrators cannot agree on the third arbitrator within 30 days of the appointment of the second
arbitrator, then the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the Association.

     20. Fees and Expenses. If either party hereto retains counsel for the purpose of
enforcing any provision of this Agreement or defending against any allegations of any breach of
this Agreement by the other party, then the prevailing party shall be entitled to be reimbursed by
the other party for all costs and expenses incurred thereby, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses. Any reimbursement pursuant to this Paragraph 20 shall be
made by the party responsible therefore promptly upon submission by the prevailing party to the
non-prevailing party of appropriate documentation evidencing the costs and expenses to be
reimbursed pursuant to this Paragraph 20.

     21. Reimbursement of Attorney’s fees. ProLogis shall reimburse Executive for
attorneys’ fees incurred in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement up to a maximum of
$10,000.00. The fees to be reimbursed pursuant to this Paragraph will be paid upon submission by
Executive of appropriate documentation evidencing the costs and expenses to be reimbursed pursuant
to this Paragraph 21 but in no event prior to the date on which Executive’s executed Release
becomes effective.

     22. Entire Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement,
including any Exhibit(s) hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning
the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, if any, between
the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.

     23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Executive has hereunto set her hand and ProLogis has caused these presents
to be executed in its name and on its behalf, all as of the date and year first above written.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ProLogis	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By
	 	/s/ Jeffrey H. Schwartz
 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Its
	 	Chief Executive Officer 
 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Date: March 18, 2007	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	/s/ Dessa M. Bokides	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Dessa M. Bokides	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Date: March 18, 2007	 	 

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EXHIBIT A

GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS

     In exchange for the promises and agreements contained in the Agreement and the payments
described therein, I, Dessa Bokides, knowingly and voluntarily release and forever discharge
ProLogis (“Company”) and each of its representatives, predecessors, successors, assigns,
subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees, administrators
and fiduciaries under any Company benefit plan, of and from any and all claims, grievances,
liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, damages, actions, causes of action,
suits, rights, demands, costs, losses, debits and expenses of any nature whatsoever, whether known
or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, vested or contingent, and whether concealed or hidden, which
I, my family, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns have or ever will have as
of the date I execute this Release, or otherwise in connection with my employment with the Company
or my separation therefrom, including, but not limited to claims related to compensation, pay,
payments, proceeds, capital gains, commissions, hours, bonuses, pension, disability, physical or
mental affliction, benefits including vacation days and payment for unused vacation, terms and
conditions of employment, attorney fees or costs, and claims of retaliation or discrimination on
account of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national origin,
citizenship and religion, including any and all claims arising under:

(a) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; (b) Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; (c) The Civil Rights Act of 1991; (d) Section 1981
through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended; (e) the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; (f) The Immigration Reform Control Act, as
amended; (g) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; (h) The National
Labor Relations Act, as amended; (i) The Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended; (j) The
Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended; (k) The Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993; (l) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; (m) any state antidiscrimination law; (n) any state wage
and hour law; (o) any other local, state or federal law, regulation or ordinance; or (p)
any public policy, contract, tort, or common law.

     Excluded from this release and waiver are any claims relating to or arising under the
Agreement dated March 18, 2007, and any claims which cannot be waived by law, including but not
limited to the right to participate in an investigation conducted by certain government agencies.
Executive does, however, waive Executive’s right to any monetary recovery should any agency (such
as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claims on Executive’s behalf.

     Furthermore, I, Dessa Bokides, acknowledge the following:

 

 

     I HEREBY AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

	 	(a)	 	THIS AGREEMENT IS WRITTEN IN A MANNER THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND;
	 
	 	(b)	 	THIS RELEASE REFERS TO AND WAIVES ALL RIGHTS UNDER THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN
EMPLOYMENT ACT, AS AMENDED;
	 
	 	(c)	 	I AM NOT WAIVING ANY RIGHTS ARISING AFTER THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT;
	 
	 	(d)	 	I HAVE RECEIVED VALUABLE CONSIDERATION IN EXCHANGE FOR THIS RELEASE AND
CONTINUING SERVICE AGREEMENT IN ADDITION TO AMOUNTS I AM ALREADY ENTITLED TO RECEIVE;
AND
	 
	 	(e)	 	I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO EXECUTING THIS
AGREEMENT.

Time to Consider Agreement and Revocation Period

     I
HAVE RECEIVED THIS RELEASE AND AGREEMENT ON MARCH 18, 2007 AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL BE
GIVEN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO SIGN
IT. I AGREE THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS RELEASE AND AGREEMENT DO NOT RESTART OR
OTHERWISE EXTEND THE ABOVE TWENTY-ONE (21) DAY PERIOD. I UNDERSTAND THAT I SHALL HAVE SEVEN (7)
DAYS FOLLOWING EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE TO REVOKE IT AND THE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL THOSE SEVEN (7) DAYS HAVE ENDED.

     NOTE: IF YOU DECIDE TO REVOKE THE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE, YOU MUST DELIVER A SIGNED NOTICE OF
REVOCATION ON OR BEFORE THE END OF THE SEVEN (7) DAY PERIOD TO: JOHN MORLAND, PROLOGIS, 4545
AIRPORT WAY, CO 80239

     In witness whereof, I, Dessa Bokides, do knowingly and voluntarily execute this Release as of
the date set forth below.

	 	 	 
	 
	 	 
	/s/ Dessa M. Bokides
	 	 
	 

Dessa M. Bokides

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	Date: March 18, 2007
	 	 

 

 

     If you sign this agreement in less than 21 days, you confirm that you do so voluntarily and
without any pressure or coercion of any nature from anyone at Company.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	/s/ DMB 

INITIALS
	 	 

 

 

EXHIBIT B

GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS

     In exchange for the promises and agreements contained in the Agreement, ProLogis knowingly and
voluntarily releases and forever discharges Dessa Bokides and each of her successors and assigns,
of and from any and all claims, grievances, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements,
controversies, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, demands, costs, losses, debits
and expenses of any nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, vested
or contingent, and whether concealed or hidden, which ProLogis has or ever will have as of the date
of this Release, including but not limited to claims under any local, state or federal law,
regulation or ordinance, any public policy, contract, tort or common law, or otherwise in
connection with Dessa Bokides’s employment with ProLogis or her separation therefrom. This general
release shall not apply to the rights of ProLogis under the Agreement nor shall it in any way
affect the rights of ProLogis to enforce the terms of the Agreement or to obtain appropriate relief
in the event of any breach of the Agreement.

	 	 	 	 	 
	ProLogis	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	By:
	 	/s/ Jeffrey H. Schwartz	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Title:
	 	Chief Executive Officer 	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Date: March 18, 2007	 	 

 

 

EXHIBIT C

Outstanding Stock Options, Performance Shares,

and Restricted Shares

Stock Options

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Grant Date	 	Number of Shares	 	Exercise Price
	9/22/05
	 	 	25,000 	(a)	 	$	43.565	 
	12/20/05
	 	 	28,110 	(a)	 	$	45.460	 
	12/21/06
	 	 	19,174 	(b)	 	$	59.920	 

Performance Shares

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Dated Earned	 	Number of Units	 	DEU's Earned
	12/31/05
	 	 	9,500 	(a)	 	 	277.525 	(a)
	12/31/08
	 	 	4,098 	(a)	 	 	119.716 	(a)
	12/31/09
	 	 	3,334	 	 	 	0	 

Restricted Shares

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Award Date	 	Number of Units	 	DEU's Earned
	9/22/05
	 	 	22,500 	(a)	 	 	863.439 	(a)
	12/20/05
	 	 	4,098 	(a)	 	 	119.716 	(a)
	3/15/06
	 	 	3,528 	(a)	 	 	77.298 	(a)
	12/21/06
	 	 	3,334 	(b)	 	 	0 	(b)

 

			
	(a)	 	fully vested either under this agreement or previously vested

	 
	(b)	 	25 percent vested under this agreementExhibit 10.41

 

SEPARATION AND CONSULTING AGREEMENT

 

This Separation and Consulting Agreement is made and entered into as of the 24th day of January, 2007, by and between SPECIALIZED HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC., a Utah corporation (“SHPI”), and KEITH MERRELL (“Merrell”). 

 

RECITALS

 

A.          On or about January 1, 2002, SHPI and Merrell entered into a written Employment Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of that Employment Agreement, Merrell has been employed by SHPI as its Controller. 

 

B.           The parties have concluded that SHPI should seek a new Controller and terminate Merrell’s regular, full-time employment. 

 

C.           In order to assure an orderly transition, SHPI is willing to provide Merrell with severance pay beyond what he may be entitled to under his Employment Agreement in consideration for his being reasonably available through the end of 2007 to provide consulting services as SHPI may request.

 

D.          The parties also wish to mutually release all claims, known or unknown, which they may have against each other.

 

	
             
 	
            NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
 

 

1.           Voluntary Resignation:  Merrell hereby resigns voluntarily from his employment with SHPI effective the 15th day of January, 2007 (the “Termination Date”), and relinquishes his title of Controller.

 

2.           Accrued Salary, Vacation, and Expenses:  On or before Termination Date, SHPI shall pay Merrell all unpaid salary and unused, accrued vacation due through the Termination Date in accordance with SHPI’s policy. Merrell will receive the full bonus he is entitled to under the 2006 Executive Bonus Plan upon completion of the audited 2006 financials. SHPI has reimbursed Merrell for all reasonable and necessary business expenses he incurred through the Termination Date.

 

3.           Return of Company Property:  Merrell shall gather up and return all property of SHPI in his possession or control by the Termination Date, including but not limited to, SHPI’s telephone card, electronic or other equipment, building or equipment keys, and all proprietary and confidential material. At the end of the Consulting Period, as hereinafter defined, Merrell agrees to immediately cease use of SHPI’s voice mail and his SHPI e-mail address. The parties agree that Merrell may keep his company laptop computer with accessories and SHPI cell phone, but SHPI will terminate the service as of the Termination Date. Merrell agrees that he will submit any documentation and provide any assistance SHPI may need, including payment to SHPI for unauthorized charges or expenses
to reconcile SHPI’s credit card account or any outstanding business or travel expenses. 

 

4.           Consulting Agreement:  Effective on the Termination Date, and continuing until January 1, 2008, or until terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement (“Consulting Period”), Merrell shall make himself reasonably available on company premises during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), so long as Merrell’s consulting during normal business hours does not conflict with Merrell’s full-time employment, up to ten hours per week for the first three months of the Consulting Period and five hours per week for the remainder of the Consulting Period to provide advice and consultation within his area of expertise under the direction of the company’s CFO or Controller, including but not limited to preparing for the Company’s year-end audit,
preparing the Company’s Form 10-KSB including preparation of the compensation tables pursuant to the latest SEC requirements, filing SHPI tax returns and other duties as requested from time to time by the Board of Directors of SHPI or other designated members of management. The Parties agree that Merrell may work more than ten hours per week for the first three months, which additional hours and schedule shall be approved by the company’s CEO or CFO and shall be credited against future work hours during the Consulting Period. Merrell also agrees not to take 

 

any company property off company premises. The Consulting Agreement shall be subject to the following conditions:

 

a.            Other Commitments:  SHPI acknowledges that Merrell may seek and accept employment and other opportunities elsewhere during the Consulting Period subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, and SHPI will make every reasonable effort to accommodate Merrell’s other commitments in requesting consulting services under this Agreement. SHPI and Merrell will make every reasonable effort to request and provide, respectively, consulting services at mutually convenient times. However, the parties agree that requests for consulting services shall not interfere with or impede Merrell’s other employment or opportunities.

 

b.           No Authority:  During the Consulting Period, Merrell shall have no authority to act on behalf of SHPI or to enter into any agreement or obligation without the express prior authorization of the Board of Directors or an Executive Officer of the Company.

 

c.            No Offset for Other Income: The compensation provided under this Agreement during the Consulting Period shall not be offset by any income Merrell earns from any other source.

 

d.           Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition: Merrell acknowledges that he has been entrusted with access to SHPI’s most valuable trade secrets and proprietary data and that he has signed a Confidentiality Agreement acknowledging the same. Confidential information consists of all information pertaining to the business of SHPI that is not generally known to the public at the time made known to you. It includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets; secret, or proprietary information; information protected by the attorney/client privilege; marketing, research, trading portfolio and sales and vendor information; computer passwords and program designs; proprietary computer software designs and hardware configurations; proprietary technology, new product and service ideas; business,
pricing, and marketing plans; customer, prospect, vendor and personnel lists; financial and other personal information regarding SHPI’s customers and employees; confidential information about other companies and their products; and all information expressly designated as “proprietary,” “SHPI Confidential,” “SHPI Highly Confidential,” “SHPI Restricted,” or “SHPI Internal Use Only.”  Merrell will not disclose in any manner any confidential information. The parties agree that any confidentiality or employee agreement relating to confidentiality signed by Merrell during his employment remains in full force and effect.

 

e.            Termination of Consulting: SHPI may terminate the Consulting Period at any time and discontinue all pay in the event that Merrell commits a material breach of his obligations under this Agreement, fails to cooperate or make himself reasonably available, or engages in misconduct.

 

5.           Consulting Compensation: In consideration for Merrell being available to consult during the Consulting Period, SHPI shall provide Merrell the following pay and benefits:

 

a.            Salary: SHPI shall continue paying Merrell’s base salary at the rate of $10,232.92 per month through December 31, 2007. The salary shall be payable through SHPI’s regular payroll, minus appropriate withholding and payroll deductions.

 

b.           Health Coverage: SHPI shall provide Merrell the opportunity, commencing on the Termination Date to elect to continue his coverage under SHPI’s group health plans pursuant to COBRA. SHPI will pay for Merrell’s health coverage during the Consulting Period.

 

c.            Stock Awards: The stock awards to Merrell for common stock of SHPI which remain outstanding for the number of shares and granted on the date indicated are:

 

	
             
 	
            Date Granted  
 	
            Number of Shares
 

 

	
             
 	
            10/19/04
 	
            105,882
 

	
             
 	
            2/23/05
 	
            35,000
 

	
             
 	
            8/3/06
 	
            58,474
 

 

The stock awards shall continue to vest in accordance with their terms during the Consulting Period. Any unvested stock awards shall vest in full on January 1, 2008, so long as Merrell does not commit a material breach of his 

 

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obligations under this Agreement, or engage in misconduct. Merrell’s services to SHPI under this Agreement during the Consulting Period shall constitute “continuous service” for purposes of SHPI’s stock incentive plan and Merrell’s restricted stock agreements.

 

6.           Mutual Release of All Claims: Merrell and SHPI agree that this Agreement constitutes a full and final settlement of any and all claims they may have against each other. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Merrell shall also execute the Employee Acknowledgment and Release attached as Exhibit “A,” in accordance with its terms and this Agreement shall not take effect until the Employee Acknowledgment and Release has taken effect.

 

7.           Confidentiality of Agreement: Merrell and SHPI shall keep the existence of and the terms of this Agreement in the strictest confidence and not reveal this Agreement to any person, except that Merrell may disclose it to his spouse and both parties may make necessary disclosures to their accountants and attorneys, provided the recipient of any such disclosure maintains confidentiality. The parties may also make such disclosures as are required by law, or by a subpoena or court order.

 

8.           No Solicitation: During the Consulting Period, Merrell shall not directly or indirectly solicit or induce, or attempt to solicit or induce, any employee or consultant of SHPI to terminate their employment or cease rendering services to SHPI. 

 

9.           Non-Disparagement: Merrell shall refrain from making any false or disparaging remarks about SHPI and its personnel, products, and services. SHPI will direct management of the Company to refrain from making any false or disparaging remarks about Merrell or his character, abilities, and work performance. If asked about the circumstances surrounding Merrell’s separation from employment, the parties may state that Merrell left SHPI by mutual agreement on amicable terms. In response to inquiries about Merrell from prospective employers, SHPI shall confirm only Merrell’s titles, dates of employment, and salary information released to prospective employers by Merrell. Merrell should refer prospective employers to Riley Astill at (801) 298-3360 for employment verifications.

 

10.         Non-Admission: Neither Merrell nor SHPI admits any wrongdoing or liability. If this Agreement is not executed or does not become effective for any reason, it shall be null and void.

 

11.         Amendment: This Agreement can be modified or amended only in a subsequent written document signed by both Merrell and SHPI. A waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any future breach.

 

12.         Withholding: All payments to Merrell under this Agreement shall be subject to appropriate withholding and payroll deductions as required by applicable law or SHPI policy.

 

13.         Cooperation in Litigation: At SHPI’s request, Merrell agrees to assist, consult with, and cooperate with SHPI in any litigation, or administrative proceeding or inquiry that involves SHPI about which Merrell has any knowledge or information, subject to reimbursement for Merrell’s reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses for items such as travel, meals, lodging, and telephone calls.

 

14.         Inventions: Merrell acknowledges that inventions that he made or conceived during employment with SHPI, or during the Consulting Period, are SHPI exclusive property to the extent that any such ideas, writings, inventions, products, methods, techniques, discoveries, improvements, and technical or business innovations (the “Inventions”), whether or not patentable or copyrightable and whether conceived of solely or jointly, (i) were along the lines of the business or work of any of SHPI; (ii) resulted from or were suggested by any work that Merrell did for SHPI; (iii) were made or conceived using equipment or other materials of SHPI; or (iv) were made or conceived during regular hours of work. Merrell agrees to execute any necessary paperwork and to provide all other reasonable
assistance requested by SHPI to enable SHPI to obtain, maintain, or enforce in themselves or their nominees, patents, copyrights, trademarks, or other legal protection on the Inventions. Any Work Product Agreement signed by Merrell during the course of his employment with SHPI remains in full force and effect.

 

15.         Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, all other provisions shall remain in effect.

 

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16.         Successors: SHPI shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, to all or substantially all the business or assets of SHPI to assume SHPI’s obligations under this Agreement.

 

17.         Entire Agreement: Sections 5 through 9 of Merrell’s Employment Agreement executed in December 2001 remain in full force and effect. This Agreement and the documents it preserves or incorporates shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and supersede all other agreements whether oral, written, or implied, regarding the subject matter hereof, including without limitations, Merrell’s Employment Agreement.

 

18.         Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and the signature pages may be transmitted by facsimile, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be considered one and the same agreement.

 

19.         Voluntary Agreement: Merrell has entered into this Agreement freely and voluntarily after having been advised to seek advice of legal counsel and having had adequate opportunity to do so.

 

This Agreement is a binding, legal document, and the parties agree to be bound by the terms hereof as evidenced by their signatures below.

 

	
             
 	
            /s/ Keith Merrell
 

	
             
 	
            Keith Merrell
 

 

SPECIALIZED HEALTH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

	
             
 	
            /s/ Jeff Soinski
 

	
             
 	
            Jeff Soinski
 

	
             
 	
            President & CEO
 

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

Employee Acknowledgment and Release

 

In consideration of SHPI’s execution of the Separation and Consulting Agreement, to which this Release is attached (the “Agreement”), and except with respect to SHPI’s obligations arising under or preserved in the Agreement, Keith Merrell (“Merrell”), for and on behalf of himself and his heirs and assigns, hereby waives and releases SHPI and its affiliates; its successors and assigns; and their shareholders; partners; officers; directors; employees; agents; and employee benefit plans and the trustees, fiduciaries and administrators of such plans (collectively referred to as the “SHPI Released Parties”), from any and all claims, charges, damages and liabilities, known or unknown, that exist or have existed up to and including the date you sign this letter or that relate to your termination from employment with SHPI including but not limited to wrongful
discharge claims; breach of contract claims; claimed violations of fair employment practices, anti-discrimination, or civil rights laws (including but not limited to any claims of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual preference, handicap, disability, veteran status or any other protected classification); claimed violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA,” a law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age); the National Labor Relations Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990;  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including retaliation claims; claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) or any other federal or state law concerning leaves of absence; claims under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (“WARN”) Act; claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
(ERISA), other than claims against an employee benefit plan seeking payment of a vested benefit under the terms of that plan; privacy claims; defamation claims; tort claims; statutory claims; constitutional claims; claims for wages, bonuses, incentive compensation, stock payments or appraisal rights, phantom stock payments, or any other compensation or benefits; and claims for compensatory or punitive damages or attorney’s fees. 

 

Merrell acknowledges that he has not filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against any of the SHPI Released Parties before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to his employment or the resignation thereof (each individually a “Proceeding”). Merrell represents that he is not aware of any basis on which such a Proceeding could reasonably be instituted. 

 

You are encouraged to take a reasonable period of time to consider this letter and are expressly advised to consult with an attorney regarding this release of claims. You may take up to twenty-one (21) days from the date of this letter to sign and return this letter. After you have signed this letter, you have seven (7) days to reconsider the matter and, if you wish, to revoke your acceptance of this Release.  Regardless of whether you choose to accept the terms of this agreement, your employment will be terminated as of the Termination Date set forth in the Separation and Consulting Agreement referred to herein.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Merrell, intending to be legally bound, has executed this Release on this 24th day of January, 2007.

 

 

	
             
 	
            /s/ Keith Merrell
 

	
             
 	
            Keith Merrell
 

 

 

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