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Exhibit 10.2
EMPLOYMENT AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT
This Employment and Non-Competition Agreement (“Agreement”) is effective this 21st day of December 2015 (“Effective Date”) by and between National Interstate Corporation (“NATL”) and David W. Michelson, the current Chief Executive Officer of NATL (“Michelson”).
 As part of an orderly transition of NATL’s management structure, Michelson has agreed to resign as Chief Executive Officer of NATL, and NATL and Michelson have agreed that Michelson will continue to be employed by NATL as a Senior Advisor following such resignation, in each case in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 
In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, NATL and Michelson agree as follows: 
1.     Employment Term. Michelson shall continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of NATL from the Effective Date until May 5, 2016 (the “Transition Date”) at the base salary level in effect as of the Effective Date.  Effective as of the Transition Date, Michelson shall resign as Chief Executive Officer of NATL and from all directorships or officer positions Michelson may hold with any Affiliates (as defined below).  Immediately following such resignation, Michelson will be employed by NATL as Senior Advisor for a period of two (2) years following the Transition Date, subject to prior termination as provided in Section 17 (“Term”).  
2.     Duties and Responsibilities.  During the Term, Michelson shall perform such duties and have such responsibilities as may be assigned to him by the Chairman of NATL’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or the successor Chief Executive Officer of NATL. Michelson shall devote such time as is reasonably necessary to perform such duties and responsibilities. 
3.     Compensation.  Following the Transition Date and during the remainder of the Term, NATL shall pay Michelson a base salary of $250,000 per year, subject to applicable withholdings and in accordance with NATL’s (or its Affiliate’s) normal payroll cycle (with a partial installment due at the end of the Term if the end of the Term does not coincide with the end of a payroll period). 
4.     Management Bonus Plan. Upon Michelson’s resignation on the Transition Date, Michelson shall participate in NATL’s Management Bonus Plan for the 2016 Accident Year on a pro rata basis from January 1, 2016 through the Transition Date, payable no later than March 31, 2017 in accordance with the terms of such plan. In addition, any amounts accrued for Michelson but not yet paid for any Accident Years prior to the 2016 Accident Year shall also be paid in full no later than March 2017 in accordance with the terms of such plan.  Michelson shall no longer be eligible to participate in NATL’s Management Bonus Plan for any years following the 2016 Accident Year. 
5.     Service on the Board. Unless this Agreement is terminated by NATL for Cause, Michelson will continue to serve on the Board until his current directorship term expires in 2017.  Michelson will not be entitled to any director compensation for his service on the Board during the Term. Following the Term, if Michelson continues to serve as director, he shall be entitled to 

receive director compensation consistent with NATL’s then-current policy for the compensation of directors. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, upon the termination of Michelson’s employment for Cause, Michelson shall immediately resign from the Board.  Michelson agrees to execute any and all documentation to effectuate such resignation upon request by NATL, but Michelson shall be deemed for all purposes as having so resigned upon termination of his employment for Cause, regardless of when or whether he executed any such documentation. 
6.    Restricted Share Agreement. NATL and Michelson are parties to a Restricted Share Agreement, dated November 7, 2007 (the “Restricted Share Agreement”), whereby Michelson was granted 84,000 Common Shares of NATL to be vested in one-seventh portions every January 1st for seven consecutive years. It is acknowledged by NATL and Michelson that two one-seventh portions, equaling a total of 24,000 Common Shares, still remain to be vested to Michelson at 12,000 Common Shares on January 1, 2016 and January 1, 2017, respectively. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to impact the Restricted Share Agreement and it is acknowledged that the Restricted Share Agreement remains in full force and effect pursuant to its terms.      
7.     Health, Life, and Disability Coverage.   
(a)     NATL will continue to provide to Michelson, throughout the Term, coverage under NATL’s health insurance plan, life and disability benefits plans, including the Flexible Spending Account program, subject to normal deductibles, premiums, and co-payments in effect from time to time and in accordance with the terms of such plans and programs. If, upon termination of his employment with NATL, Michelson is eligible for continued benefits under COBRA, NATL will provide him with written notification of such under separate cover.
(b)     NATL will continue to provide to Michelson, throughout the Term, the maximum levels of coverage available under NATL’s Basic Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan in accordance with the terms of such plan.
(c)     NATL will continue to provide to Michelson, throughout the Term, group short term and long term disability coverage on substantially the same basis as was provided to him during 2016 in accordance with the terms of such coverages. 
(d)    It is agreed by NATL and Michelson that Michelson shall not accrue, earn or otherwise receive any Paid Time Off after the Transition Date for any reason.
8.     National Interstate Savings and Profit Sharing Plan. Michelson will continue to be eligible, throughout the Term, to participate in NATL’s Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with payroll deductions, company matches and ultimate distributions to be made in accordance with the provisions of that plan.  
9.     Auto and Office. Throughout the Term, Michelson will be entitled to continued use of his current company leased automobile (under NATL’s Company Auto Program for Senior Officers).  If the lease for such automobile expires during the Term, Michelson will be eligible to receive another company leased automobile at the same cost to NATL. During the Term, NATL shall assist Michelson in establishing a home office or reimburse Michelson for the reasonable and documented costs incurred by Michelson in connection with establishing a home office, 

which shall include computer, telephone, and related support. 
10.     Reimbursement for Expenses. Subject to such limitations as may be reasonably imposed by NATL from time to time, NATL will reimburse Michelson for reasonable, ordinary, and necessary business expenses incurred by him in furtherance of NATL’s business, provided that Michelson accounts to NATL in a manner sufficient to substantiate deductions with respect to those expenses by NATL for federal and/or state income tax purposes. Such expenses will be submitted to NATL’s Chief Financial Officer and the Chairman of the Board will be responsible for approving Michelson’s expenses consistent with NATL’s then-current policy for the reimbursement of such expenses.
11.     Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, upon the Effective Date and during and after the Term, Michelson agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of NATL or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries (collectively “Affiliates”) and will refrain from using such Confidential Information (except in connection with his  job responsibilities) and disclosing it to anyone other than NATL or its Affiliates, their respective officers and other employees, and other entities that have a business relationship with NATL or its Affiliates and have a need for such Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” is information of NATL or its Affiliates that Michelson would not have acquired but for his employment by NATL and that NATL and its Affiliates endeavor to keep confidential, including without limitation, and regardless of whether such information is in a tangible medium of expression, accounting information, agency information, broker-marketing information, claims information, customer service information, employee information, financial information, information systems information, underwriting and rating information, and any other information provided by a third party to NATL or its Affiliates in confidence. Upon NATL’s request, Michelson will provide to NATL all records (including copies of such records) containing Confidential Information, including handwritten notes made or derived from any Confidential Information.
12.     Activity Restraints. Subject to the exceptions listed below, Michelson agrees that he shall not, during the Term or at any time within 36 months after the Term, whether as an individual on  his own account, or as an employee, officer, director,  shareholder, partner, member, agent, independent contractor, or consultant of any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engage in the following activities: 
(a)     Enter into or engage in any business that competes, directly or indirectly, with NATL or its Affiliates; 
(b)     Have any contact, including discussions, negotiations, agreements, or understandings, with any insured, potential insured, agent, broker, or other person or entity with which NATL or its Affiliates had discussions, negotiations, agreements or understandings with at any time during Michelson’s  employment relating in any manner to competing insurance products that are identical to, substantially the same as, or an adequate substitute for any insurance products of NATL or its Affiliates and that are, or could reasonably be anticipated to be, marketed or distributed in such a manner and in such a geographic area as to actually compete with such insurance products of NATL or its Affiliates.
 

13.     Hiring or Soliciting NATL Employees. Without the prior written consent of NATL’s Chief Executive Officer, during the Term or at any time within 36 months after the Term, Michelson will not, directly or indirectly, hire or solicit for hire any employees of NATL or its Affiliates to work for him or any entity with which Michelson is associated. 
14.     Remedies. Michelson acknowledges that: 
(a)     The promises in Sections 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement are reasonably necessary to protect the goodwill, trade secrets, and other business interests of NATL and will not cause Michelson undue hardship. 
(b)     Any breach of these promises will cause NATL immediate irreparable harm for which injunctive relief, including an ex parte temporary restraining order, may be necessary. Injunctive relief will not preclude NATL from receiving any other relief to which it might be entitled. 
(c)     The promises in Sections 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement are an important essence of this Agreement and each must be construed as independent of any other provision of this Agreement. 
15.     Construction of Agreement. Michelson’s promises in Sections 11, 12, and 13 of this Agreement are separate and independent. If any of these promises is declared invalid or unenforceable by any court, Michelson’s remaining promises and obligations shall remain in full force and effect. If any of the provisions contained in Sections 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable due to the duration or other aspect of the scope of those provisions, the parties agree that a court has the power to and should reduce the duration or scope of that provision and enforce the provision in its reduced form. 
16.     Survival. Sections 11 through 14 shall survive termination of this Agreement or termination of employment before the end of the Term.
17.     Termination of Employment. 
(a)     Expiration of Term. If his employment is not earlier terminated, Michelson’s employment under this Agreement shall terminate at the close of business on the last day of the Term that is specified in Section 1. 
(b)     Death or Disability. Michelson’s employment under this Agreement will terminate immediately upon his death. NATL may terminate Michelson’s employment hereunder immediately upon giving notice of termination if Michelson is disabled, by reason of physical or mental impairment, to such an extent that he has been unable to substantially perform his duties under this Agreement for an aggregate of 90 days (whether business or non-business days and whether or not consecutive) during any period of twelve consecutive calendar months. 
(c)     For Cause. NATL may terminate Michelson’s employment under this Agreement for “Cause” if, before the end of the Term: 
(i)     Michelson is convicted of a felony (other than felonious operation of a motor vehicle) or a crime involving moral turpitude; 
(ii)     Michelson commits an act or series of acts of dishonesty or wrongful misconduct, or a violation of any law or regulation, in the course of his employment 

that are materially injurious to NATL or materially inimical to the best interests of NATL and, if the act or acts are capable of being cured, Michelson fails to cure or take all reasonable steps to cure within 30 days of notice from the Board to Michelson;  
(iii)     Michelson violates, or continues to violate, his obligations under any of Sections 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement after the Board has advised him in writing to cease such activities; or 
(iv)     Other than for disability, Michelson abandons or consistently fails to attempt to perform his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement at any time during the Term, in either event, for 30 consecutive days after Michelson’s receipt of written notice from the Board. 
(d)     For Good Reason. Michelson may terminate his employment under this Agreement for “Good Reason” if, before the end of the Term: 
(i)     NATL materially breaches its obligations under this Agreement and, if such breach is curable, NATL fails to cure (or take reasonable steps to cure) such breach within 30 days of the Board receiving written notice of such breach from Michelson; or
(ii)     NATL undergoes a Change in Control (as that term is defined in NATL’s Long Term Incentive Plan). 
18.     Payments Upon Termination. 
(a)     Upon Termination Without Cause or For Good Reason. If Michelson’s employment under this Agreement is terminated before the end of the Term by NATL without Cause or by Michelson for Good Reason, NATL will pay and provide to Michelson all compensation and benefits to which he would be entitled under this Agreement had he lived and continued in the employ of NATL under this Agreement throughout the end of the Term. Payments will be made on the same schedule called for in this Agreement.
(b)     Upon Death or Disability. In the event of Michelson’s disability (as described in Section 17(b) or death, but only if he is not then in breach of Sections 11, 12 and 13) any payments remaining under Sections 3 and 4 will be made to him in the case of disability or his estate in the event of his death. Payments will be made on the same schedule called for in those Sections. 
(c)     Upon Any Other Termination. Upon any termination of Michelson’s employment before the end of the Term other than a termination (i) by NATL without Cause, (ii) by Michelson for Good Reason, or (iii) due to Michelson’s death or disability, NATL will pay to Michelson all unpaid cash compensation accrued through the effective date of termination but will not be obligated to make any further payment or to provide any further benefit to Michelson under this Agreement. 
19.     Arbitration. 
(a)     Procedures. Except as otherwise provided in Section 19(d) with respect to injunctive relief, any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach of any provision of this Agreement or relating to Michelson’s employment, will be submitted to binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio in accordance with the Employment 

Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator selected from the list of arbitrators maintained by the American Arbitration Association under its Employment Program or any successor program as follows: (i) the American Arbitration Association (at the request of either or both parties) will provide a list of the names of seven disinterested potential arbitrators, (ii) NATL will delete one name from the list, (iii)  Michelson will delete one name from the shortened list, (iv) the procedure in (ii) and (iii) will be repeated alternately until only the name of one potential arbitrator remains on the list and that potential arbitrator will be the named arbitrator. If either NATL or Michelson fails to cooperate reasonably in the selection of a single arbitrator, the other of them may request that the American Arbitration Association name as the arbitrator any one of the potential arbitrators (as selected by the party making the request) still remaining on the original list of seven at the time of the failure to cooperate. The decision by the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties to this Agreement. Judgment upon the decision rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having appropriate jurisdiction. 
(b)     Fees and Expenses. The expenses of the arbitration and any related proceedings of the type referred to in Section 19(d) (other than the attorney fees, costs and expenses incurred by Michelson in connection with the arbitration and related proceedings) will be paid by NATL. The reasonable legal attorney fees, costs and expenses incurred by Michelson in connection with the arbitration and related proceedings will also be paid by NATL. 
(c)     Interest. If the arbitrator determines that NATL has failed to timely pay any amount or provide any benefit to Michelson, Michelson will be entitled to receive, in addition to the payment or benefit itself, interest on the unpaid amount or on the value of the benefit not provided, at the then-current London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), from the date on which the payment or benefit should have been made or provided to the date on which the payment or benefit is made or provided. 
(d)     Injunctive Relief. Any party to a dispute, claim, or controversy described in Section 19(a) will be entitled to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief at any time before the arbitrator has been appointed and has affirmatively accepted the obligation to determine the extent to which injunctive relief should be continued or granted. Any injunctive relief granted by a court of competent jurisdiction will be subject to modification or termination by the arbitrator once the arbitrator has affirmatively accepted that obligation. 
20.     Notices. Any notice, request or instruction to be given hereunder by either party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been given (a) when it is delivered in person to Michelson or to the individual to whose attention notices to NATL are to be given, as the case may be, or (b) the first business day after it is sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, addressed as provided below, or to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice to the other party: 

	
					
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	If to NATL: 
	 
	National Interstate Corporation

	 
	 
	 
	 
	3250 Interstate Drive

	 
	 
	 
	 
	Richfield, OH 44286

	 
	 
	 
	 
	Attention: General Counsel

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	If to Michelson:  
	 
	1232 Juniper Court,
Macedonia, OH 44056

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

21. Assignment and Binding Effect. The obligations of the parties hereunder may not be assigned or transferred, except upon the written consent of the other party hereto; except that NATL may assign the benefit of this Agreement to any of its Affiliates. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Michelson and NATL and their permitted assigns. 
22.     Entire Agreement and Integration. This Agreement, together with the Restricted Share Agreement, supersedes all prior agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter discussed herein, specifically including the Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2007, between Michelson and NATL, as amended, and the Amended and Restated Employee Retention Agreement, effective as of January 1, 1997, as amended, and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. There are no other promises or obligations relating to those rights and duties except as contained in this Agreement. 
23.     Governing Law, Venue. The provisions of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio applicable to contracts made in and to be performed exclusively within Ohio, notwithstanding any conflict of law provision to the contrary. Subject to the mandatory arbitration provisions of Section 19, the parties consent to venue and personal jurisdiction over them in the courts of the State of Ohio and federal courts sitting in the State of Ohio, for purposes of construing and enforcing this Agreement. 
24.    Section 409A Compliance. 

(a)    The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (“Section 409A”) or are exempt therefrom and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement shall be interpreted and administered so as to be in compliance therewith. 
(b)    A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits subject to Section 409A upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A, and for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A. 

(c)    With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of costs and expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted by Section 409A: (i) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit; (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits, provided during any taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year; and (iii) such payments shall be made on or before the last day of Michelson’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense occurred, or such earlier date as required hereunder.
(d)    Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, if Michelson is a “specified employee,” as determined under NATL’s policy for identifying specified employees on the date of termination, then to the extent required in order to comply with Section 409A, all payments, benefits or reimbursements paid or provided under this Agreement that constitute a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A, that are provided as a result of a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A and that would otherwise be paid or provided during the first six months following such date of termination shall be accumulated through and paid or provided (without interest), within 20 calendar days after the first business day that is more than six months after the date of his separation from service (or, if Michelson dies during such six-month period, within 20 calendar days after Michelson’s death). 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. 

NATIONAL INTERSTATE CORPORATION

By: /s/ Arthur J. Gonzales                   
Pursuant to authorization of the Board of Directors

Name: Arthur J. Gonzales                   

Title: Sr. Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

/s/ David W. Michelson                   
David W. MichelsonExhibit

EXHIBIT 10.1

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 1, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), by and between BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc.) (the “Company”) and Bryan J. Yeazel (the “Consultant”).  

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, immediately prior to the Effective Date, Consultant was employed by the Company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; 

WHEREAS, the Company and Consultant have mutually agreed to end Consultant’s employment relationship with the Company as of the Effective Date;

WHEREAS, notwithstanding the termination of Consultant’s employment with the Company, the Company believes that it will benefit from the maintenance of an ongoing consulting arrangement between Consultant and the Company, pursuant to which Consultant will provide certain services on an independent contractor basis as outlined below; and 

WHEREAS, the Company and Consultant desire to establish and document the terms and conditions of the consulting relationship between them.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises and obligations of the parties set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1.Appointment of Consultant; Services.  Company appoints Consultant and Consultant hereby accepts appointment as an independent contractor to perform certain advisory services as may be requested by the Company from time to time (the “Services”).  
2.    Term; Termination.  This Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date and will continue in effect until terminated by either party upon written notice to the other party.  
3.    Duties of Consultant.  During the term of this Agreement, Consultant agrees to make himself reasonably available to render at the request of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, such Services as are reasonably requested by the Company.  Consultant will devote a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed forty hours (40) per month, to the provision of the Services.  The Company will use reasonable efforts to schedule the Services at times that are reasonably convenient to Executive.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties intend that the date of the termination of Consultant’s prior employment with the Company constitutes the date of Consultant’s “separation from service” from the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and the parties accordingly intend and agree that Consultant will not be expected or required to perform Services exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the average level of bona fide services he performed for the Company over the immediately preceding 36 months.  For the purposes of determining whether a “separation from service” from the Company occurred within the meaning of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue 

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Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the parties acknowledge and agree that Consultant worked more than 60 hours per week on average over the immediately preceding 36 months. Consultant agrees to diligently and competently perform the Services, provided that Consultant will at all times retain sole and absolute discretion and judgment in the manner and means of carrying out the Services.  
4.    Services for Others.  During his engagement with the Company, Consultant will be free to perform services for other persons and entities, provided that performance of such services does not materially interfere with Consultant’s performance of the Services under this Agreement, and provided further that Consultant will comply with Section 9 of this Agreement with respect to his services for or on behalf of other persons and entities.  
5.    Compensation of Consultant.  
(a)    As compensation for the performance of the Services, the Company will pay Consultant $375 per hour of Services provided and time incurred in furtherance of providing the Services (e.g., travel). Consultant agrees to invoice the Company on a monthly basis.  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Consultant will promptly provide the Company with an invoice as described above reflecting all unpaid fees through and including the date of termination, and the Company will pay such invoice within thirty (30) days from its receipt of the invoice.  
(b)    For so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Consultant will be permitted to continue to participate in the Company’s group health benefit plans, including basic medical insurance, executive medical reimbursement through ArmadaCare or similar provider, dental and/or vision benefit plans (collectively “Health Plans”), on the same terms and conditions (including participant contributions) as are available to executives of the Company, but only if, to the extent and for so long as Consultant is not eligible for health insurance coverage provided by a subsequent employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be entitled to continue participation in a Health Plan if prohibited by the terms of such Health Plan.
(c)    In the event that Consultant is required to travel in order to perform the Services under this Agreement, the Company will reimburse Consultant for such reasonable travel expenses incurred by him upon the presentation by Consultant of a detailed and itemized account of such expenses with proper documentation and such other supporting information as the Company may reasonably request.  Except as provided above with respect to travel expenses, the Company will not be responsible for payment or reimbursement of Consultant’s expenses in his performance of the Services, unless such expense is approved in advance by the Company.  
(d)    Company agrees to provide administrative support to Consultant for the purposes of arranging travel and preparing proper expense documentation (e.g., booking air travel, rental cars, hotels, entry of receipts into expense reimbursement system, etc.) in connection with Consultant’s services to the Company. 

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6.    Independent Contractor Status of Consultant.
(a)    Consultant’s legal status is as an independent contractor of Company.  Nothing in this Agreement makes Consultant the agent, partner, joint venturer, employee or legal representative of Company for any purpose whatsoever; nor shall Consultant hold himself out as such.  Consultant will have no authority to bind Company in any manner or for any purpose.
(b)    Consultant will not be an employee of Company for any purpose, including for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime provisions, nor any other provision of federal, state, or local law applicable to employees.  Further, Consultant understands and agrees that, except as expressly provided in Section 5(b) above, he will not be entitled to any employment benefits that may be made available by the Company to its employees, including but not limited to vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, workers’ compensation, health or disability benefits, and unemployment insurance benefits.  The parties acknowledge that Consultant was an employee of Company immediately prior to the commencement of this Agreement, and nothing herein will waive any rights of Consultant to any accrued compensation or rights to continued participation in any benefit plans required as required by law or the specific terms of a benefit plan.
(c)    Consultant understands that the Company will not be responsible for withholding or paying any federal or state income, social security or other taxes in connection with any compensation paid under this Agreement, and Consultant agrees that he is solely responsible for any tax obligations which may arise from the payment of compensation to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
7.    Representations.  Consultant hereby represents and warrants to Company that (a) Consultant is free to enter into this Agreement with Company and to perform the Services described herein; (b) the execution of this Agreement and the performance of the Services by Consultant will not result in the breach of any express or implied, oral or written, contract or agreement, to which Consultant is bound (including, without limitation, any non-competition agreement with a current or prior employer); and (c) the execution of this Agreement and the performance of the Services will not at any time interfere with or violate any third party rights (including, without limitation, the use, disclosure, misappropriation, or infringement of any confidential information, proprietary rights or intellectual property belonging to any other person or entity).
8.    Indemnification.  Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, causes of action, losses, costs, fees (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees), expenses, damages and penalties to the extent attributable to Consultant’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct in performing the Services or to Consultant’s material uncured breach of this Agreement.  The Company agrees to indemnify and hold Consultant harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, causes of action, losses, costs, fees (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees), expenses, damages and penalties related to the performance of the Services except to the extent attributable to Consultant’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct in performing the Services or to Consultant’s material uncured breach of this Agreement.  

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9.    Confidential Information.  
(a)    Consultant acknowledges that during his engagement with Company he may have access to certain confidential and proprietary information belonging to the Company or third parties who may have furnished such information under obligations of confidentiality, relating to and used in the Company’s business (collectively, “Confidential Information”).  Consultant acknowledges that, unless otherwise available to the public, Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, the following categories of information and material, including all copies, notes, or other reproductions or replicas thereof:  financial statements and information; budgets, forecasts, and projections; business and strategic plans; marketing strategies; research and development projects; records relating to any intellectual property developed by, owned by, controlled, licensed, or maintained by the Company; information related to the Company’s inventions, research, products, designs, methods, know-how, formulae, techniques, systems, processes; customer lists; non-public information relating to the Company’s customers, suppliers, employees, distributors, or investors; the specific terms of the Company’s agreements or arrangements, whether oral or written, with any customer, supplier, vendor, or contractor with which the Company may be associated from time to time; and any and all information relating to the operation of the Company’s business which the Company may from time to time designate as confidential or proprietary or that Consultant reasonably knows should be, or has been, treated by the Company as confidential or proprietary.  Confidential Information encompasses all formats in which information is preserved, whether electronic, print, or any other form, including all originals, copies, notes, or other reproductions or replicas thereof.  
(b)    Confidential Information does not include any information that: (i) at the time of disclosure is generally known to, or readily ascertainable by, the public; (ii) becomes known to the public through no fault of Consultant or other violation of this Agreement; or (iii) is disclosed to Consultant by a third party under no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the information.
(c)    Consultant agrees that he will maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information at all times during and following his engagement by the Company and will not, directly or indirectly, use or disclose any Confidential Information for any purpose other than to the extent necessary to perform the Services.  
(d)    The restrictions in Section 9(c) above will not apply to any information that Consultant is required to disclose by law, provided that the Consultant (i) notifies the Company of the existence and terms of such obligation, (ii) gives the Company a reasonable opportunity to seek a protective or similar order to prevent or limit such disclosure, and (iii) only discloses that information actually required to be disclosed.
(e)    Upon termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company for any reason, or at any time upon request of the Company, Consultant will promptly deliver to the Company all Confidential Information in any form along with all personal property belonging to the Company that is in Consultant’s possession, custody, or control, including, without limitation, all files, memoranda, designs, correspondence, manuals, programs, data, records, notes, notebooks, reports, papers, equipment, computer software, proposals, or any other file, material, document or possession 

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(whether in hard copy or any electronic format), however obtained, along with any reproductions or copies.
(f)    Remedies.  Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant’s breach or threatened breach of this Section 9 may result in immediate and irreparable injury to Company, which injury may not be subject to redress by monetary damages.  Accordingly, Consultant agrees that Company is entitled to enforce this Agreement by seeking a temporary restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunction and/or any other appropriate equitable relief to prevent or retrain such breach.  Nothing in this Section prohibits the Company from pursuing any other remedies available to it in law or equity, including but not limited to the recovery of monetary damages.  
10.    Benefit; Assignment.  The rights, duties and obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit and shall be binding upon their respective successors and permitted assigns.  Neither this Agreement nor the respective rights, duties, obligations and responsibilities of Consultant under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred, in whole or in part, by Consultant to any other person, association, organization, company or other entity (including subcontractors) without the prior written consent of Company.
11.    Governing Law; Venue.  This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to that body of law known as choice of law.  Any litigation arising out of or related to this Agreement will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts of Wake County, North Carolina.  Each party (a) consents to the personal jurisdiction of said courts, (b) waives any venue or inconvenient forum defense to any proceeding maintained in such courts, and (c) agrees not to bring any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court.
12.    Miscellaneous.
(a)    The provisions of Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 will survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.
(b)    Should any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application thereof, other than those provisions held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law or equity.  
(c)    No waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of this Agreement. 
(d)    This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement.  Facsimile or PDF reproductions of original signatures will be deemed binding for the purpose of the execution of this Agreement.  
(e)    This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral regarding 

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the subject matter thereof.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein is intended to or shall modify, amend or supersede the provisions of that certain Separation Agreement and General Release of even date herewith by and between Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. and Executive (the “Separation Agreement”), which is independent of this Agreement and which remains in full force and effect. 
(f)    This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Company and Consultant.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first above written.

	
				
	CONSULTANT:
	 
	COMPANY:

	/s/ Bryan J. Yeazel            
	 
	BMC Stock Holdings, Inc.

(f/k/a/ Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc.)

	Bryan J. Yeazel
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	By: 
	/s/ Peter C. Alexander       

	 
	 
	Name: 
	Peter C. Alexander      

	 
	 
	Title: 
	President and CEO    

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