Document:

Exhibit 10.2

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 17th day of February, 2011, by and between
First Bank and Trust of Indiantown, FSB, a Federal savings association (the “Bank”), and J. HAL ROBERTS, JR.
(“Executive”).

 

RECITAL:

 

The Board of Directors
of the Bank (the “Board”) believes it is in the best interest of the Bank, and its parent company, HCBF Holding
Company, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company” and together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries,
the “Bank Group”), to employ Executive as the Bank’s President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive
accepts such employment, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the foregoing recital and the covenants, agreements, representations, warranties, terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Bank
and Executive, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1.           Employment.
The Bank hereby employs Executive as its President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive hereby accepts such employment, all
upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

 

A.           Executive’s
Representations. Executive represents, warrants and covenants to the Bank that: (i) he is not bound, nor will Executive become
bound, by any covenant, contract, agreement or other obligation that conflicts with, or may or does prevent Executive in any manner
from performing Executive’s duties as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank under this Agreement, and (ii) he
is not aware of any presently existing fact, circumstance or event (including, without limitation, any health condition or legal
constraint) which would preclude or restrict him from providing to the Bank the services contemplated by this Agreement, or which
would give rise to any breach of any term or provision hereof, or which could otherwise result in the termination of his employment
hereunder for Cause or Good Reason (each as hereinafter defined).

 

B.           Bank’s
Representations. The Bank hereby represents and warrants to Executive that (a) it is not aware of any fact, circumstance or
event that would give rise to any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement, or that would form the basis for any claim
or allegation that Executive’s employment hereunder could be terminated for Cause or Good Reason hereunder, and (b) it has
received all authorizations and have taken all actions necessary or appropriate for the due execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement.

 

2.           Employment
Period. Unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall commence
on the date first written above and shall expire three (3) years from the Effective Date (as defined below) (such term, the “Employment
Period”); provided, however that, prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date and prior to each
anniversary thereafter, the Board, acting with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company, may extend the Employment
Period in connection with the

 

    	 	 	 

     

    

 

Executive’s annual
performance review for additional one (1) year periods. The “Effective Date” of this Agreement shall commence
with the date the Company (or a subsidiary of the Company) acquires a depository institution or obtains applicable regulatory approvals
and organizes a de novo depository institution and the Employment Period following the Effective Date shall be referred
to herein as the “Effective Employment Period.” All references to “Employment Period” or “Effective
Employment Period” in this Agreement shall refer both to the initial term and any successive term.

 

3.           Compensation.
For all services rendered by Executive during the Effective Employment Period to the Bank, the Bank shall compensate Executive
as follows:

 

A.           Base
Salary. Executive shall be entitled to receive a base salary during the Employment Period of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000.00) per year (the “Base Salary”), payable in accordance with the normal payroll policies of the Bank.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Compensation Committee”) shall review
the Base Salary on not less than an annual basis. The Compensation Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may elect to
increase the Base Salary at any time, but shall not ever decrease the Base Salary below its then-current amount unless such decrease
is consented to by Executive in writing and/or required by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Bank. Any increase
in the Base Salary shall constitute an amendment to this Agreement solely as to the amount of the Base Salary, without waiver or
modification of any other terms or conditions of this Agreement.

 

B.           Annual
Bonus. Executive shall be entitled to receive an annual bonus (“Annual Bonus”) in respect of each completed
fiscal year of the Bank during the Employment Period (except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement) based on the
achievement of the Bank’s budgetary objectives to be agreed upon in writing by the Executive and the Board, acting with the
approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. The minimum Annual Bonus shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the Base Salary (prorated
for partial years), and the maximum Annual Bonus for meeting all such goals shall be fifty percent (50%) of the Base Salary, and
shall be paid to Executive in cash on the March 31 immediately following the end of each calendar year to which it relates during
the Employment Period (and, to the extent payable with respect to the calendar year, or portion thereof, immediately preceding
the expiration or termination of the Employment Period, then it shall be payable, if at all, in accordance with the terms of Section
8).

 

C.           Equity
Incentive Program. The Company shall grant to Executive from time to time (each grant to be effective as of the date the Company
issues additional shares of its common stock) options to acquire shares of the common stock of the Company in an amount equal to
one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) of the common stock issued by the Company from time to time in connection with the greater
of: (i) the first $350 million of aggregate paid-in capital of the Company or (ii) the amount of aggregate paid-in capital of the
Company pursuant to capital commitments accepted by the Company as of September 30, 2010 (not including any common stock outstanding
as a result of the exercise of any options granted by the Company), at an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value
(as defined in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)) as of each such date
of grant (each

 

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such grant, and collectively,
the “Equity Incentive”). The terms of the Equity Incentive shall include the terms set forth in Exhibit A
to this Agreement and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s applicable incentive plan and award agreement
thereunder.

 

D.           Withholding.
The Base Salary, the Annual Bonus, and all other payments and compensation to Executive for his services to the Bank shall be subject
to all withholding and deductions required by federal, state or other law (including those authorized by Executive but not otherwise
required by law), including but not limited to state, federal and local income taxes, unemployment tax, Medicare and FICA, together
with such deductions as Executive may from time to time specifically authorize under any employee benefit program that may be adopted
by the Bank for the benefit of its senior executives or Executive.

 

4.           Executive
Perquisites and Benefits. During the Effective Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to participate in and receive
benefits pursuant to: (i) any and all employee pension plans (“Employee Pension Benefit Plans,” as that term
is defined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and whether or not such plan is
a plan covered by ERISA), including but not limited to all qualified or non-qualified retirement, pension, savings, profit-sharing
or stock bonus plans, and (ii) any and all welfare benefit plans (“Employee Welfare Benefit Plans,” as that
term is defined in ERISA and whether or not such plan is a plan covered by ERISA), including but not limited to group life, health
(including hospitalization, medical and major medical, prescription drug), accident and long-term disability insurance plans, and
(iii) any other employee benefit and compensation plans (including, but not limited to, any incentive compensation plans or programs,
stock option and appreciation rights plans and restricted stock plans) as may from time to time be maintained by, or cover employees
of, the Bank, in accordance with the terms and conditions of such employee benefit plans and programs and compensation plans and
programs and consistent with the Bank’s customary practices and whether or not such plans are ERISA plans. Such benefits
or plans shall collectively be referred to as the “Benefits.” In addition, the Executive shall be provided the
following Benefits during the Effective Employment Period:

 

A.           Vacation.
Executive shall be entitled to such reasonable periods of paid vacation as may be mutually agreed upon by Executive and the Board,
acting with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company, from time to time; in no event, however, shall such periods
of paid vacation be less than three (3) weeks per year; and

 

B.           Cell
Phone Expenses. The Bank shall provide and pay for (or reimburse Executive for) a cell phone and cell phone service for Executive.

 

5.           Business
Expenses and Reimbursements. During the Employment Period, the Bank shall pay, or promptly reimburse Executive for, all business
travel and other out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, mileage reimbursement at rates specified from time to time
in or pursuant to the Code) reasonably incurred by Executive in the performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement
that are in compliance with the Bank’s policies with respect thereto upon submission by Executive of an expense report with
appropriate vouchers to the Bank (collectively, “Business Expenses”). With respect to any amount of expenses
eligible for reimbursement that is required to be included in Executive’s gross income

 

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for federal income tax
purposes, such expenses shall be reimbursed to Executive no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which Executive
incurs the related expenses. In no event shall the amount of expenses (or in-kind benefits) eligible for reimbursement in one taxable
year affect the amount of expenses (or in-kind benefits) eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for those
medical reimbursements referred to in Section 105(b) of the Code), nor shall Executive’s right to reimbursement or in-kind
benefits be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

6.           “Key
Employee” Insurance. The Bank shall have the right to obtain on the life of Executive, pay all premium amounts related
to, and maintain, “key employee” insurance naming the Bank and/or the Company as beneficiary. Selection of such insurance
policy shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company. Executive shall cooperate fully with
the Bank and the insurer in applying for, obtaining and maintaining such life insurance, by executing and delivering such further
and other documents as the Bank and/or the insurer may request from time to time, and doing all matters and things which may be
convenient or necessary to obtain such insurance, including, without limitation, submitting to any physical examinations and providing
any medical information required by the insurer.

 

7.           Duties.
Executive shall utilize Executive’s reasonable efforts to do all of the following:

 

A.           Performance
Requirements. Executive shall perform all customary duties in connection with Executive’s position as President and Chief
Operating Officer of the Bank. Executive shall have the responsibilities, duties and authority customarily appertaining to such
office and such other duties as may be reasonably assigned to Executive by the Board and/or the Board of Directors of the Company
and which are consistent with such positions. Executive shall use reasonable efforts to perform his duties duly and faithfully.

 

B.           Direction
and Control of the Board. Executive shall at all times report to, and Executive’s activities shall at all times be subject
to the direction and control of, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank.

 

C.           Adherence
to Policies. Executive shall adhere to, execute and fulfill all lawful policies established from time to time by the Bank,
the Company, the shareholders of the Company and/or the Board.

 

D.           Devotion
of Professional Efforts. Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive’s business and professional time, efforts,
energy and skills to the performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement and Executive’s other duties
to the Bank Group. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may: (a) invest Executive’s personal assets in businesses
in which Executive’s participation is solely that of a passive investor, provided that the form or manner of such investment
shall not require services on the part of Executive that conflict or interfere with performance of Executive’s duties pursuant
to this Agreement, and provided further that Executive may possess an ownership interest in any other publicly traded depository
institution, bank holding company, or savings and loan holding company so long as that ownership interest does not exceed two percent
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outstanding of such entity;
and (b)  serve other public and private organizations, including without limitation, on the board of directors of such organizations
(provided each position on the board of a for-profit organization is pre-approved by the Board of Directors of the Company),
so long as such service does not compromise Executive’s devotion of time and efforts to the Bank, and does not present a
conflict of interest with regard to the Bank. The parties hereby approve Executive’s ownership interests in, and activities
with, the organizations listed on Exhibit B to this Agreement.

 

8.           Termination
of Executive’s Employment. The Employment Period and Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated as follows:

 

A.           Termination
by Executive Without “Good Reason”. Executive, upon at least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the
Bank, shall have the right to terminate the Employment Period at any time, for any reason or for no reason. In the event of such
termination by Executive after the Effective Date, the Bank shall pay Executive, within thirty-five (35) days of the effective
date of such termination, in a lump sum all Base Salary, Business Expenses and Benefits which are due through the effective date
of termination (less any amounts owed to the Bank by Executive) (collectively, the “Accrued Compensation”).
All such amounts shall be payable to Executive in accordance with the normal payroll policies of the Bank.

 

B.           Termination
by Executive for “Good Reason”. (i) Executive, effective immediately upon written notice to the Bank, shall have
the right to terminate the Employment Period at any time, for any one of the following reasons (collectively, “Good Reason”),
unless Executive specifically agrees in writing that such event shall not be Good Reason:

 

(a)          the
failure to continue Executive as President or Chief Operating Officer of the Bank;

 

(b)          the
failure to assign Executive duties, authorities, responsibilities and reporting requirements consistent with his positions and
otherwise as set forth herein, or if the scope of any of Executive’s material duties, authorities or responsibilities set
forth in Section 7 hereof is reduced to a material degree without Executive’s prior consent, except for any reduction in
duties, authorities or responsibilities due to (x) Executive’s illness or disability; (y) order from any regulatory authority
having jurisdiction over the Bank; or (z) the temporary suspensions of Executive’s duties, authorities or responsibilities
pending results of any Board commissioned investigation as to potential Cause for termination of Executive’s employment;

 

(c)          a
reduction in, or a substantial delay in, the payment of Executive’s compensation, expense reimbursements or Benefits from
those required to be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;

 

(d)          a
requirement by the Bank Group, without Executive’s prior consent, that Executive’s prevailing primary work location
be more than fifty (50) miles from St. Lucie County, Florida, other than travel temporarily and reasonably required to carry

 

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out Executive’s
obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to travel to customer locations;

 

(e)          the
failure of the Bank Group to indemnify Executive (including the prompt advancement of expenses), or to maintain directors’
and officers’ liability insurance coverage for Executive, in accordance with the provisions of Section 18 hereof;

 

(f)           any
breach by the Bank of any material provision of this Agreement;

 

(g)          the
failure of the shareholders of the Bank or the Company to elect or re-elect the Executive to the Board or the Board of Directors
of the Company, respectively, or the failure of the Board or the Board of Directors of the Company (or the nominating committees
thereof) to nominate the Executive for such election or re-election; or

 

(h)          material
acts or conduct on the part of the Bank or the Company or their respective officers or representatives that are designed to force
the resignation of Executive or prevent Executive from performing his duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement;

 

provided, (I) “Good
Reason” shall not include acts that are cured by the Bank within thirty (30) days from receipt by the Bank of a written notice
from Executive (a “Preliminary Notice of Good Reason”) identifying in reasonable detail the act or acts constituting
Good Reason, (II) Good Reason shall not exist unless the Preliminary Notice of Good Reason shall have been given by Executive within
sixty (60) days after learning of the act, failure or event (or, in the case of a series of related acts, failures or events, within
ninety (90) days of the first such act, failure or event) which Executive alleges constitutes Good Reason hereunder, and (III)
if the Bank has failed to cure as provided above, Good Reason shall not exist unless Executive shall have given notice of termination
hereunder for Good Reason within forty-five (45) days from delivery of the Preliminary Notice of Good Reason (which termination
shall be effective thirty (30) days from the giving of such notice). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement,
pending the conclusion of a proceeding to determine whether Good Reason in fact does exist, the Bank shall continue to pay and
provide the compensation and Benefits referred to in Sections 3, 4 and 5 hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the liquidation, dissolution,
insolvency or cessation of operations of the Bank shall not constitute Good Reason and Executive shall not be entitled to the compensation
specified in Section 8(B)(ii)(b) or the continuation of Benefits specified in Section 8(B)(ii)(d) and Section 8(B(ii)(e) (other
than as required by COBRA) if Executive’s employment is terminated in connection therewith.

 

(ii)         In
the event of such termination after the Effective Date by Executive for Good Reason, Executive shall be entitled to the following
compensation and benefits, with payment and provision to commence on the Bank’s regular payroll payment date next following
the thirty-second (32nd) day after the effective date of such termination of employment (but retroactive to such effective
date):

 

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(a)          The
Bank shall pay Executive’s Accrued Compensation to Executive.

 

(b)          The
Bank shall pay to Executive an amount equal to the sum of (I) Executive’s then-current Base Salary to be paid in accordance
with the normal payroll policies of the Bank for the period which is the longer of (A) one (1) year, or (B) the remainder of the
then Employment Period (such longer period being hereinafter referred to as the “Severance Period”) (provided,
however, that to the extent Executive remains employed by the Bank for all or a portion of the Severance Period, during
such continuing employment period he shall not receive duplicative compensation (i.e., he shall not receive both the amounts payable
under this paragraph and the amounts payable under Sections 3(A) and (B) above if, for example, the Employment Period is not extended
under Section 2 but Executive remains employed by the Bank for a portion or all of the remaining Employment Period), and (II) an
amount equal to the maximum Annual Bonus Executive could have earned during such Severance Period to be paid within the time specified
in Section 3(B) hereof.

 

(c)          The
Bank shall pay to Executive any other amounts due under this Agreement.

 

(d)          The
Bank, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect for the continued benefit of Executive and his spouse, if any,
for the duration of the Severance Period, all Benefits, in which Executive or his spouse were participating immediately prior to
the effective date of termination at the level in effect and upon substantially the same terms and conditions (including, without
limitation, contributions required by Executive for such Benefits) as existed immediately prior to the effective date of termination
(except to the extent that Executive or his spouse may be ineligible for one or more such Benefits under applicable plan terms).

 

(e)          Without
limiting the generality of paragraph (d) above, the Bank shall continue Executive and his spouse’s medical coverage during
the Severance Period commencing immediately after the effective date of termination, to the extent that Executive and his spouse
are eligible to receive coverage under Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”); provided,
however, that if Executive and his spouse cease to be eligible to receive coverage under COBRA during any portion of such
period, the Bank shall pay to Executive the greater of (I) the amount the Bank would have paid under COBRA, or (II) the amount
the Bank would have paid for premiums under the Bank’s policy, in either case for the balance of such period; provided further,
however, that such Bank-paid medical coverage shall immediately terminate if Executive becomes covered (either before or after
the effective date of termination) by another employer group health plan or by Medicare.

 

C.           Termination
Upon Executive’s Death or Disability. In the event of the death or Disability (as defined in this paragraph) of Executive
during the Employment Period, the Employment Period shall terminate effective immediately, and, provided such termination is after
the Effective Date, the Bank shall pay to Executive (or his representative) in a lump sum, on the Bank’s regular payroll
payment date next following the thirty-second (32nd) day after the effective date of termination, Executive’s
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after the Effective Date,
Executive (or his representative) shall also continue to receive Executive’s prevailing Base Salary (less any disability
pay or sick pay benefits to which Executive may be entitled under the Bank’s customary practices and policies) for a period
of twelve (12) months following the effective date of termination payable in accordance with the Bank’s normal payroll policies
(payment to commence on the Bank’s regular payroll payment date next following the thirty-second (32nd) day after
the effective date of such termination, but retroactive to such effective date), and the Bank shall pay to Executive (or his representative)
an amount equal to the prorated portion of the Annual Bonus Executive earned with respect to the year immediately preceding the
year in which the effective date of termination occurred provided that Executive had been employed by the Bank for at least
six (6) months during such calendar year (provided, however, that if the effective date of termination occurs during
the second six (6) months of the first year of the Effective Employment Period, the amount payable shall be equal to the maximum
Annual Bonus), payable within the time specified in Section 3(B) hereof. The Bank shall also maintain in full force and effect
for the continued benefit of Executive (if not deceased) and Executive’s spouse (if any) for a period of twelve (12) months
following the effective date of termination all Benefits in which Executive or his spouse were participating immediately prior
to the effective date of termination at the level in effect and upon substantially the same terms and conditions (including, without
limitation, contributions required by Executive for such Benefits) as existed immediately prior to the effective date of termination
(except to the extent that Executive and/or his spouse may be ineligible for one or more such Benefits under applicable plan terms).
The term “Disability” as used in this Agreement means physical or mental incapacity resulting in Executive being
absent and unable to perform Executive’s duties for any consecutive three (3) month period, or for any six (6) non-consecutive
months in any twelve (12) month period, which physical or mental incapacity is then determined in writing to be total and permanent
by either of the following, which shall be deemed conclusive determination of disability: (i) a decision by an insurance company
to pay disability benefits under a specified waiting period to Executive, the determination of which shall relate back and be effective
at the beginning of such waiting period; or (ii) a decision to such effect by a qualified physician appointed by the Bank and reasonably
acceptable to Executive (or Executive’s representative) who is not an employee of or otherwise affiliated with the Bank or
any of its shareholders or directors. Executive shall submit to a reasonable number of examinations by the physician making the
determination of disability, and Executive hereby authorizes the disclosure and release of all supporting medical records.

 

D.           Termination
by the Bank Without “Cause”. The Bank, upon written notice to Executive, shall have the right to terminate the
Employment Period at any time, for any reason or for no reason. In the event of such termination by the Bank (including termination
following delivery of a notice of non-renewal by the Bank under Section 2 without “Cause” (unless the Bank terminates
for “Cause” thereafter), but excluding a termination by the Bank for “Cause” under Section 8(E)), Executive
shall be entitled to all of the same compensation and benefits specified in Section 8(B)(ii) within the same time periods and on
the same terms and conditions as specified therein, provided that Executive shall not be entitled to the compensation specified
in Section 8(B)(ii)(b) or the continuation of Benefits specified in Section 8(B)(ii)(d) and Section 8(B(ii)(e) (other than as required
by COBRA) if Executive’s employment is terminated in connection with the liquidation, dissolution, insolvency or cessation
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of the Bank; provided
further, that in the event of a non-renewal of the Employment Period by the Bank under Section 2 without “Cause,” the
Severance Period shall be reduced by the number of whole and partial months elapsed from the delivery date of such non-renewal
notice and the effective date of such termination.

 

E.           Termination
by the Bank for Cause. The Bank, effective immediately upon written notice to Executive, shall have the right to terminate
the Employment Period at any time, for Cause (as defined below). In the event of such termination by the Bank after the Effective
Date, the Bank shall pay Executive in a lump sum, on the Bank’s regular payroll payment date next following the thirty-second
(32nd) day after the effective date of termination, Executive’s Accrued Compensation.

 

(i)          Cause.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean (i) the failure by Executive (after written warning from
the Board or the Board of Directors of the Company specifying in reasonable detail the breach(es) complained of) to substantially
perform his duties under this Agreement (excluding, however, any failure to meet any performance targets or to raise capital and
excluding any failure due to Executive’s death or Disability) or to comply materially with the policies of the Bank Group,
(ii) personal dishonesty, incompetence (excluding, however, any failure to meet any performance targets or to raise capital), willful
misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, by Executive in the performance of his duties, and/or Executive’s
intentional failure to perform stated duties, (iii) the commission by Executive of an act or omission constituting fraud or embezzlement
against, or willful breach of fiduciary duty to, the Bank Group, (iv) the conviction of Executive for, or the entering by Executive
of a plea of nolo contendere with respect to, a criminal offense constituting a felony, (v) willful violation of any law,
rule or regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses) or any final cease-and-desist order; (vi) Executive habitually
abused alcohol or any controlled substance or reported to work under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance (other
than a controlled substance which Executive is properly taking under a current prescription), (vii) Executive engaged in unlawful
harassment of employees or customers of the Bank Group, (viii) Executive exposed the Bank Group to criminal liability substantially
and knowingly caused by Executive which results in a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, prospects or
results of operations of the Bank Group, and/or (ix) material breach by Executive of any provision of this Agreement. For purposes
of the foregoing, no act or failure to act on the part of Executive shall be considered “willful” unless it
is done, or omitted to be done, by Executive without reasonable belief that Executive’s action or omission was in the best
interests of the Bank Group. Any act or failure to act that is expressly authorized by the Board or the Board of Directors of the
Company pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by such Board, or pursuant to the written advice of counsel for the Bank, shall be
conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by Executive in the best interests of the Bank Group.

 

For all purposes of
this Agreement, “Good Reason” and “Cause” shall have the applicable defined meaning as set
forth above in this Section 8.

 

F.            Treatment
of Equity Incentive upon Termination. In the event Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason in accordance with Section
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terminates Executive’s
employment without Cause (other than non-renewal of the Employment Period under Section 2), any unvested options to purchase shares
of the Company’s common stock (pursuant to the Equity Incentive or otherwise) and any unvested restricted shares of the Company’s
common stock or other unvested equity compensation in the Company or any of its subsidiaries granted to Executive shall vest in
full upon such termination. In the event Executive is terminated by the Bank for Cause in accordance with Section 8(E), all vested
and unvested options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock (pursuant to the Equity Incentive or otherwise) and
any vested and unvested restricted shares of the Company’s common stock or other vested and unvested equity compensation
in the Company or any of its subsidiaries granted to Executive shall be forfeited upon such termination. In the event Executive’s
employment is terminated for any other reason, all unvested options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock (pursuant
to the Equity Incentive or otherwise) and any unvested restricted shares of the Company’s common stock or other unvested
equity compensation in the Company or any of its subsidiaries granted to Executive shall be forfeited upon such termination.

 

G.           Release.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, as a condition to receipt by Executive of the payments due from the
Bank pursuant to the applicable provision in this Section 8 in connection with termination of the Employment Period, Executive
shall execute and deliver to the Bank within twenty-five (25) days of the effective date of the termination of the Employment Period,
a general release of all claims Executive may have against the Bank Group, the Board, the Board of Directors of the Company, and
affiliates and shareholders of the Bank Group and their respective affiliates, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
(other than any obligations of the Bank under this Agreement or any severance agreement which by their terms survive) in a form
reasonably acceptable to the Bank and/or its counsel, and such release shall not have been revoked by Executive.

 

H.           Resignations.
Any termination of Executive’s employment for any reason shall require that Executive resign all other positions (including
as director) he may then be holding with the Bank Group or as trustee of any of its benefit plans, unless the Board of Directors
of the Company and Executive agree to the contrary.

 

I.            Reasonableness.
The parties acknowledge and agree that the compensation and benefits set forth in this Section 8 as being payable upon termination
of this Agreement constitute liquidated damages upon the termination of this Agreement, and the parties hereto have agreed that
such compensation and benefits are reasonable. The parties further acknowledge and agree that the Bank shall not be required to
pay any salary, bonus or Benefits under this Section 8 if, upon the advice of counsel, Bank determines that the payment of such
salary, bonus or Benefits would be prohibited by 12 C.F.R. Part 359 or any successor regulations regarding employee compensation
promulgated by any regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the Bank or its affiliates.

 

9.           Nonsolicitation
and Noncompetition.

 

A.           Legitimate
Business Interests. Executive acknowledges and agrees that in the performance of his duties of employment with the Bank Group,
he will be in contact with customers, potential customers and/or information about customers or potential customers of the

 

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Bank Group either in
person, through the mails, by telephone or by other electronic means. Executive also acknowledges and agrees that trade secrets
and confidential information of the Bank Group, more fully described in Section 10 of this Agreement, that will be gained by Executive
during his employment with the Bank Group, have been developed by the Bank Group through substantial expenditures of time, effort
and financial resources and constitute valuable and unique property of the Bank Group. Executive further understands, acknowledges
and agrees that the foregoing makes it necessary for the protection of the Bank Group’s businesses that Executive not divert
business or customers from the Bank Group and that the Executive maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential
Information as provided in this Agreement.

 

B.           Nonsolicitation.
Executive shall not, at any time during the Restricted Period (as defined in Section 9(F) below), directly or indirectly, contact
or proposition, or otherwise attempt to induce, nor accept the initiative of a third party in such regard, alone or by combining
or conspiring with a third party, any employees, agents, consultants, representatives, contractors, vendors, suppliers, distributors,
manufacturers, clients, customers or other business contacts of the Bank Group to terminate or modify their relationship with,
or compete against, any of the Bank Group.

 

C.           Noncompetition.
Executive shall not, at any time during the Restricted Period, directly or indirectly, personally or as an owner, officer, director,
partner, employee, member, agent, consultant, representative, independent contractor, or in any other capacity whatsoever of any
corporation or other entity, own, manage, operate, control, conduct or assist in any way any business competing with any of the
Bank Group in the Restricted Territory. For purposes of this Agreement, “Restricted Territory” shall mean all
counties located within the Bank Group’s then current territory as of the effective date of termination and all contiguous
counties. For purposes of this Agreement, “compete” or “competing” shall mean any situation
where the Executive: (i) enters into, engages in, becomes an employee of or acquires an ownership of more than two percent (2%)
of any business that competes with the Bank Group’s businesses in the Restricted Territory; (ii) directly or indirectly solicits,
diverts, entices, or accepts any customers, clients, business patronage or orders from any customers, clients, or businesses with
whom Executive has had contact, involvement or responsibility during Executive’s employment with any of the Bank Group’s
businesses on behalf of any person (including Executive) or entity, that competes with the Bank Group’s businesses; (iii)
directly or indirectly solicits, diverts, entices, or takes away any potential customer identified, selected or targeted by the
Bank Group with whom the Executive has had contact, involvement or responsibility during Executive’s employment with any
of the Bank Group, or attempts to do so, for the sale of any product or service that is the same as, similar to, or a substitute
for, any product or service offered by the Bank Group’s businesses; and/or (iv) promotes or assists, financially or otherwise,
any person or entity, engaged in any business that is the same as, similar to, or a substitute for, any product or service offered
by the Bank Group’s businesses.

 

D.           No
Inducement of Bank Group Employees. Except in the course of his employment with the Bank Group, or with the prior written approval
of the Board of Directors of the Company, Executive shall not, during the Restricted Period, in any way directly or indirectly

 

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(i) induce, influence,
combine or conspire with, or attempt to induce, influence, combine or conspire with, any of the employees of the Bank Group to
terminate his or her employment with or to compete against the Bank Group in any capacity in the Restricted Territory, and/or (ii)
hire, attempt to hire, or cause to be hired any person or persons (other than Executive’s personal or executive assistants)
who to Executive’s best knowledge was employed by the Bank Group at any time during the period commencing six (6) months
prior to such termination.

 

E.           Permitted
Investments. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent Executive from acquiring and owning, solely as an investment,
up to two percent (2%) of the total number of shares outstanding of any other publicly-traded depository institution, bank holding
company or savings and loan holding company, so long as Executive is not a member of any “control group” (within the
meaning of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission) of any such issuer.

 

F.           Restricted
Period. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Restricted Period” means during the Employment Period, plus
either: (i) one (1) year following the effective date of any termination of Executive’s employment by Executive other than
for Good Reason, by the Bank for Cause or due to Executive’s Disability, or (ii) the Severance Period following the effective
date of any termination by Executive for Good Reason or by the Bank without Cause (i.e., for the period Executive continues to
receive compensation under Section 8(B)(ii)(b) hereof); provided, however, in the event of non-renewal of the Employment
Period under Section 2, the Restricted Period, for the purposes of Section 9(C) only, shall be limited to the Employment Period
(i.e., through the then applicable expiration date, regardless of whether Executive continues to provide services hereunder).

 

10.         Confidentiality.

 

A.           Confidential
Information. During the Employment Period, Executive may have access to, be trusted or become acquainted with, and/or may acquire,
knowledge of various confidential, trade secret and/or proprietary information of the Bank Group, clients and customers, including,
without limitation, ideas, concepts, plans, designs, marketing techniques, sales techniques, forecasts, projections, products,
technology, methods, procedures, pricing, costs, cost reports, customers, customer lists, customer identification, customer prospects,
designs, computer systems, passwords, computer software, procedures, methods, formulae, financial statements, assets, liabilities,
revenues, business methods, marketing information, marketing methods, acquisition plans, contract terms, contract negotiations,
compensation information, structures and plans, employee responsibilities and duties, copyrights, trademarks, patents and other
proprietary information (collectively, the “Confidential Information”).

 

B.           What
is not the Confidential Information. The Confidential Information shall not include information that: (i) is or becomes public
information without breach of this Agreement by Executive; (ii) was in Executive’s possession (in writing or other recorded
form) prior to his employment by the Bank with no obligation to maintain confidentiality, as evidenced by written or electronic
records; (iii) was received from a third party not under any obligation of confidentiality to any of the Bank Group; or (iv) is
required to be disclosed by Executive by law or a final order of a court or other governmental agency or authority of competent
jurisdiction;

 

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provided, however,
reasonable notice prior to any such disclosure shall be given to the Bank to allow sufficient time for the Bank Group to obtain
injunctive relief, a protective order or similar remedy, in accordance with Section 10(E).

 

C.           Executive’s
Use of Confidential Information. During the Employment Period and for two (2) years after the expiration or termination of
the Employment Period, for any reason or for no reason (and regardless of who is the terminating party), Executive shall not, without
the prior written consent of the Bank, except as is necessary for Executive to perform Executive’s duties on behalf of the
Bank, directly or indirectly, use, publish, disseminate, distribute, or otherwise disclose any of the Confidential Information
to any third party that does not have a confidentiality obligation in writing with any of the Bank Group.

 

D.           Executive’s
Protection of Confidential Information. During the Employment Period, Executive shall take all steps reasonably necessary and/or
requested by the Bank to ensure that the Confidential Information is kept confidential pursuant to this Agreement. Executive will
comply with all applicable policies, procedures and practices that the Bank may establish from time to time with regard to the
Confidential Information. Executive will not, directly or indirectly, reproduce, permit reproduction of, remove and/or permit removal
of any of the Confidential Information from any of the Bank Group’s premises, except as is necessary for Executive to perform
Executive’s duties on behalf of the Bank Group.

 

E.           Procedures
to be Followed if Disclosure is Required by Law or Court. In the event Executive is requested pursuant to, or required by,
applicable law or regulation or by legal process to disclose any Confidential Information, Executive agrees to provide the Bank
Group with prompt notice of such request or requirement to enable the Bank Group to seek an appropriate protective order, waive
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement or take other appropriate action. Executive agrees to use Executive’s best
efforts in such event to assist the Bank Group in obtaining a protective order. If, in the absence of a protective order or the
receipt of a waiver under this Agreement, Executive is nonetheless, in the written opinion of Executive’s counsel, compelled
to disclose the Confidential Information to any tribunal or else stand liable for contempt or suffer other censure or significant
penalty, Executive, after notice to the Bank Group, may disclose to such tribunal only such Confidential Information that Executive
is compelled to disclose. Executive shall not be liable for the disclosure of Confidential Information to a tribunal compelling
such disclosure unless such disclosure was caused or resulted from a previous disclosure by Executive not permitted under this
Agreement.

 

F.            Executive’s
Acknowledgement of Value of Confidential Information. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Confidential Information is
a special and unique asset of the Bank Group, created and/or obtained by the Bank Group at considerable time and/or expense, from
which the Bank Group may or does derive independent economic value from the Confidential Information not being generally known
to third parties.

 

G.           Executive’s
Return of Confidential Information and the Bank Group Property. Executive will, immediately upon the Bank’s request,
upon termination of Executive’s employment by the Bank, for any reason or for no reason, return to the Bank: (i) all copies
and manifestations of Confidential Information that Executive may have or have access to; (ii) all

 

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documents, other materials
and equipment provided by any of the Bank Group; and (iii) all documents and materials that Executive has prepared during Executive’s
employment by any of the Bank Group (collectively, the “Bank Property”). Executive acknowledges and agrees that
the Bank Property is, and shall, remain at all times the exclusive property of the Bank Group.

 

11.         Notice
to Executive’s Future Employers. For a period of two (2) years following the termination of Executive’s employment
by any of the Bank Group, for any reason or for no reason, the Bank Group shall have the right to inform each of Executive’s
employers in writing of the existence of the obligations contained in Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement, and provide such employers
with a copy of Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement.

 

12.         Assignment
of Intellectual Property Rights. Executive hereby grants, transfers and assigns, and agrees to grant, transfer, and assign,
to the Bank and its successors and assigns, all of Executive’s rights, title and interest, if any, in or to any and all Developments
(as defined below) and Intellectual Property (as defined below) in the Developments, including rights to translation and reproductions
in all forms or formats, and the copyrights and patent rights to the same, if any. Executive agrees that the Bank may copyright
and/or patent all Developments in the Bank’s name and secure renewal, reissues and extensions of such copyrights and patents
for such periods of time as the law may permit.

 

A.           Developments.
“Developments” shall mean any idea, invention, process, design, concept, or useful article (whether the design
is ornamental or otherwise), software and/or computer program and/or code documentation, trademark, trade secret, literary work,
audiovisual work and any other work of authorship previously or hereafter created, expressed, made or conceived solely or jointly
by Executive during Executive’s employment by any of the Bank Group, whether or not subject to copyright, patent or other
forms of proprietary protection, and that (i) is related to the actual or anticipated business, research or development of any
of the Bank Group and/or (ii) is suggested by, or results from, any task assigned to Executive, or work performed by Executive,
for or on behalf of the Bank Group.

 

B.           Intellectual
Property Rights. “Intellectual Property Rights” shall mean any and all now known or hereafter known, tangible
and intangible: (1) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights,
moral rights and mask-works; (2) trademark and trade name rights and similar rights; (3) trade secret rights; (4) patents,
designs, algorithms and other industrial property rights; (5) all other intellectual and industrial property rights of every kind
and nature throughout the universe, however named or designated, including, without limitation, logos, rental rights and rights
to remuneration, whether arising by operation of law, contract, license, or otherwise; and (6) all registrations, initial applications,
renewals, extensions, continuations, division or reissues of the above, whether now or hereafter in force.

 

13.         Non-Disparagement.
Executive shall not, during the Employment Period or at any time thereafter, directly or indirectly, in any communications in any
media, criticize, ridicule or make (or cause or permit others to criticize, ridicule or make) any statement which disparages or
is derogatory of any of the Bank Group, the Bank Group’s products or services, or any of the Bank Group’s present,
former or future shareholders, officers, directors, employees, affiliates

 

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and/or subsidiaries.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive is not barred or otherwise restricted from exercising any right of speech or expression
protected by applicable law, rule or regulation.

 

14.         Equitable
Relief. The Bank has entered into this Agreement in order to obtain the benefit of Executive’s unique skills, talent,
and experience. The parties enter into this Agreement with the understanding that the Base Salary and all other compensation and
Benefits to be paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement have been based in part on the value to the Bank Group of each of the
provisions of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges and agrees that any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement will result
in irreparable damage to the Bank Group and, accordingly, any of the Bank Group may obtain injunctive relief, a decree of specific
performance and/or any other equitable relief for any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement in addition to any other remedies
available to the Bank Group, without being required to show any actual damage, or to post an injunction bond. Accordingly, Executive
acknowledges and agrees that the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than the Bank) shall be third party beneficiaries
of this Agreement.

 

15.         Enforcement
of this Agreement by the Bank Group is Necessary and Reasonable. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the enforcement of
Sections 1(A), 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 of this Agreement by the Bank Group is necessary to ensure the preservation, protection and
continuity of the business, the Confidential Information, and the goodwill of the Bank Group. Due to the proprietary nature of
the Bank Group’s business, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation,
the length and scope of the terms and geographical restrictions contained in Sections 9, 10 and 11 this Agreement, are fair and
reasonable and not the result of overreaching, duress or coercion of any kind. Executive further acknowledges and agrees that Executive’s
full, uninhibited and faithful observance of Sections 1(a), 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 of this Agreement will not cause Executive any
undue hardship, financial or otherwise, and that enforcement of this Agreement will not impair Executive’s ability to obtain
employment commensurate with Executive’s abilities and on terms fully acceptable to Executive, or to otherwise obtain income
required for the comfortable support of Executive and Executive’s family and the satisfaction of the needs of Executive’s
creditors.

 

16.         Any
Claim by Executive Against the Bank Group is Not a Defense to Enforcement. The existence of any claim or cause of action Executive
might have against any of the Bank Group predicated on this Agreement or otherwise, will not constitute a defense to the enforcement
by the any of the Bank Group of Sections 9, 10, 12 and 13 of this Agreement.

 

17.         Restrictive
Periods Can Be Extended If the Bank Group Must Enforce This Agreement. In the event any of the Bank Group should bring any
legal action or other proceeding for the enforcement of Sections 9 or 10 of this Agreement, Executive agrees that the time for
calculating the restrictive terms contained in Sections 9 or 10 of this Agreement will not include the period of time commencing
with the filing of legal action or other proceeding to enforce the terms of Sections 9 or 10 of this Agreement, through the date
of final judgment or final resolution, including all appeals, if any, of such legal action or other proceeding.

 

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18.         Indemnification.
In addition to any additional benefits provided under applicable federal and state law to Executive as a director and officer of
the Bank, Executive shall be entitled to the benefits of: (a) those provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of
the Bank, which provide for indemnification of directors and officers of any of the Bank (and no such provision shall be amended
in any way to limit or reduce the extent of indemnification available to Executive as a director or officer of the Bank), and (b)
any Indemnification Agreement between the Bank and Executive. The rights of Executive under such indemnification obligations shall
survive the termination of this Agreement and be applicable for so long as Executive may be subject to any claim, demand, liability,
cost or expense, which the indemnification obligations referred to in this Section are intended to protect and indemnify him against.
The Bank shall, at no cost to Executive, use its best efforts to at all times include Executive, during the term of Executive’s
employment hereunder and for so long thereafter as Executive may be subject to any such claim, as an insured under any directors’
and officers’ liability insurance policy maintained by the Bank, which policy shall provide such coverage in such amounts
as the Board shall deem appropriate for coverage of all directors and officers of the Bank. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
payments made to Executive pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon their compliance with
12 U.S.C. 1828(k) and FDIC regulation 12 C.F.R. Part 359, Golden Parachute and Indemnification Payments.

 

19.         Section
409A of the Internal Revenue Code. This Agreement is intended to be construed in a manner that avoids the imposition upon payments
hereunder of interest and additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code. Without limiting the scope of the previous sentence,
(i) with respect to any payment hereunder subject to Section 409A of the Code, distributions on account of a separation from service
may not be made to Executive if he or she is a “Specified Employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i)
before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of death of Executive),
and (ii) any references to termination of employment, the Employment Period or this Agreement shall have the same meaning as “separation
from service” as defined in Treasury Regulations 1.409A-1(h). Within the time period permitted by the applicable Treasury
Regulations, the Bank may, in consultation with the Executive, modify this Agreement, in the least restrictive manner necessary
and without any diminution in the value of the payments to the Executive, in order to cause the provisions of this Agreement to
comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, so as to avoid the imposition of taxes and penalties pursuant to Section
409A of the Code.

 

20.         Required
Regulatory Provision.

 

A.           Notwithstanding
anything herein contained to the contrary, any payments to the Executive by the Bank, whether pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise,
are subject to and conditioned upon their compliance with section 18(k) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1828(k),
and any other applicable statutes and applicable regulations promulgated thereunder. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed
to subject the Bank or its assets to any contractual obligations undertaken by the Company hereunder or to liability for any breach
by the Company.

 

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B.           If
Executive is suspended and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by a notice
served under Section 8(e)(3) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818(e)(3) and (g)(1), the Bank’s
obligations under this Agreement shall be suspended as of the date of service unless stayed by appropriate proceedings. If the
charges in the notice are dismissed, the Bank may in its discretion (i) pay Executive all or part of the compensation withheld
while its obligations under this Agreement were suspended, and (ii) reinstate (in whole or in part) any of its obligations which
were suspended.

 

C.           If
Executive is removed and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by an order issued
under Section 8(e)(4) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818(e)(4) or (g)(1)), all obligations of the Bank
under this Agreement shall terminate as of the effective date of the order, but vested rights of the parties shall not be affected.

 

D.           If
the Bank is in default (as defined in Section 3(x)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act), all obligations under this Agreement
shall terminate as of the date of default, but this Section 20(D) shall not affect any vested rights of the parties hereunder.

 

E.           All
obligations under this Agreement shall be terminated, except to the extent determined that continuation of this Agreement is necessary
for the continued operation of the Bank: (i) by the Director (“Director”) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”) or his or her designee, at the time the FDIC or Resolution Trust Corporation enters into an agreement
to provide assistance to or on behalf of the Bank under the authority contained in Section 13(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act; or (ii) by the Director of the FDIC or his or her designee, at the time the Director or his or her designee approves a supervisory
merger to resolve problems related to operation of the Bank or when the Bank is determined by the Director to be in an unsafe or
unsound condition. Any rights of the parties that have already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action.

 

21.         Miscellaneous.

 

A.           Amendments.
The provisions of this Agreement may not be amended, supplemented, waived or changed orally, but only by a writing signed by all
parties to this Agreement and making specific reference to this Agreement.

 

B.           Assignability.
The rights and obligations of the Bank under this Agreement may not be assigned in whole or any part except in the case of a consolidation
or merger with, or a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Bank to, another entity which prior to the consummation
of such combination transaction expressly assumes all of the Bank’s obligations to Executive hereunder. No such assignment
shall limit or restrict Executive’s right to terminate this Agreement for Good Reason, which right shall remain absolute,
but the assignment of this Agreement in connection with such a combination transaction shall not, in and of itself, constitute
Good Reason. Executive’s rights and obligations hereunder are personal and may not be assigned by Executive (other than his
rights to payments or benefits hereunder, which may be transferred only by will or the laws of descent and

 

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distribution or to Executive’s
representative in the event of his Disability), provided, however, in the event of Executive’s death or Disability, Executive’s
representative may also exercise any unexercised stock options, if any, to the extent permitted by the relevant option plan agreement
or this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, “Bank” and “Company” shall mean the entities
as hereinbefore defined and any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all
or substantially all of the equity, business and/or assets of the Bank or the Company (as the case may be) that executes and delivers
the agreement contemplated by this paragraph or that otherwise becomes bound by all the terms and provisions of this Agreement
by operation of law.

 

C.           Binding
Effect. All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable
by the parties and their respective administrators, executors, personal representatives, legal representatives, heirs, successors
and permitted assigns, whether so expressed or not.

 

D.           Severability.
If any part of this Agreement or any other Agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement is contrary to, prohibited by, or
deemed invalid under, applicable law or regulation, such provision shall be inapplicable and deemed omitted to the extent so contrary,
prohibited or invalid, but the remainder of this Agreement shall not be invalidated thereby and shall be given full force and effect
so far as possible. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the event that any of the terms and geographical restrictions
or other provisions contained in Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement are held to constitute an unreasonable restriction upon Executive,
Executive agrees that the provisions of this Agreement will not be rendered void, but will apply as to their time and territory
or to such other extent as may be determined or indicated to constitute a reasonable restriction.

 

E.           Waivers.
The failure or delay of any party at any time to require performance by the other party of any provision of this Agreement shall
not affect the right of such party to require performance of that provision or to exercise any right, power or remedy hereunder,
and any waiver by any party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any continuing
or succeeding breach of such provision, a waiver of the provision itself or a waiver of any right, power or remedy under this Agreement.
No notice to or demand on any party in any case shall, of itself, entitle such party to any other or further notice or demand in
similar or other circumstances.

 

F.            Notices.
All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be (as elected by the party giving such notice) hand delivered by messenger or overnight courier service, transmitted by fax, or
mailed by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid), return receipt requested, addressed to:

 

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	If to Executive:	 	If to the Bank:	 
	 	 	 	 
	J. Hal Roberts	 	Robin Moorman	 
	105 NE Charleston Oaks Dr.	 	First Bank & Trust of Indiantown, FSB	 
	Port St. Lucie, FL 34983	 	2991 SW High Meadows Ave.	 
	 	 	Palm City, FL 34990	 
	Email:	hrob48@aol.com	 	Email:	rmoorman@fboi.com	 

 

or to such other address
as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section. Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on
the date delivered if by messenger or overnight courier service; (b) on the date of confirmation of receipt if by fax; and
(c) either upon the date of receipt or refusal of delivery, if mailed.

 

G.           Governing
Law. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.

 

H.           Headings.
The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of the Agreement
and shall not limit or otherwise affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

I.            Advice
of Counsel. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED BY ITS OWN COUNSEL, OR HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH
COUNSEL, WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT.

 

J.            Survival.
The provisions of Sections 1(A) and Sections 8 through 21 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

K.          Remedies
Cumulative. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, no remedy in this Agreement conferred upon any party
is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to
every other remedy given under this Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single
or partial exercise by any party of any right, power or remedy under this Agreement shall preclude any other or further exercise
thereof.

 

L.           Preparation
of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed more strongly against any party regardless of who is responsible for its
preparation. The parties acknowledge each contributed and is equally responsible for its preparation.

 

M.          Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. Confirmation of execution by electronic transmission of a facsimile signature page
shall be binding on a party so confirming.

 

N.           JURY
WAIVER. IN ANY CIVIL ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM, OR PROCEEDING, WHETHER AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHICH ARISES OUT OF,

 

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CONCERNS, OR RELATES
TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY AND ALL TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE RELATIONSHIP
CREATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, TRIAL SHALL BE TO A COURT OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION AND NOT TO A JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY. ANY PARTY MAY FILE
AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT, AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT
OF THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. NEITHER PARTY HAS MADE OR RELIED UPON ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS TO OR BY ANY OTHER
PARTY REGARDING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION. EACH PARTY HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE EFFECT OF THIS JURY WAIVER PROVISION.
EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED BY ITS OWN COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION GOVERNED BY THIS AGREEMENT
AND SPECIFICALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

	 	BANK:
	 	 	 
	 	First Bank & Trust of Indiantown, FSB
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Michael J. Brown, Sr.
	 	 	Michael J. Brown, Sr.
	 	 	 

	 	Print Name:	Michael J. Brown, Sr.

	 	Title:	Chairman and CEO

 

	 	EXECUTIVE:
	 	 
	 	/s/ J. Hal Roberts, Jr.
	 	J. Hal Roberts, Jr.

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

To

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

Between

 

 

 

And

 

J. HAL ROBERTS, JR.

 

The terms of the Equity
Incentive grant of stock options by the Company to Executive shall include the following:

 

		1.	Twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares subject to the
stock option granted to Executive as the Equity Incentive shall vest (i.e., all of the restrictions shall lapse) on the first
anniversary of the date of grant of such shares, and twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares subject to the stock option granted
to Executive as the Equity Incentive shall vest annually on each of the following three anniversary dates of the date of grant,
provided Executive is employed by any of the Bank Group on each such anniversary date (subject to the acceleration provisions
hereinafter referred to). In addition, such option shares shall be subject to vesting, acceleration and forfeiture pursuant to
Section 8(F) of this Agreement and any applicable equity incentive plan.

 

		2.	Executive shall pay to the Bank Group upon request any
income taxes, unemployment tax, Medicare and FICA that may be required to be submitted by the Bank Group to the Internal Revenue
Service in connection with the grant or exercise of any such option shares.

 

    	 	 	 

     

    

 

EXHIBIT B

 

To

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

Between

 

 

 

And

 

J. HAL ROBERTS, JR.

 

Harbor Federal Realty,
LLC

 

Harbor Asset Management,
LLC

 

J. Bar R. Ranch, LLC

 

    	 	2Exhibit 10.3

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 17th day of February, 2011, by and between
First Bank & Trust of Indiantown, FSB, a Federal savings association (the “Bank”), and RANDALL A. EZELL
(“Executive”).

 

RECITAL:

 

The Board of Directors
of the Bank (the “Board”) believes it is in the best interest of the Bank, and its parent company, HCBF Holding
Company, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company” and together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries,
the “Bank Group”), to employ Executive as the Bank’s Executive Vice President, and Executive accepts such
employment, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the foregoing recital and the covenants, agreements, representations, warranties, terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Bank
and Executive, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1.           Employment.
The Bank hereby employs Executive as its Executive Vice President, and Executive hereby accepts such employment, all upon the terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement.

 

A.           Executive’s
Representations. Executive represents, warrants and covenants to the Bank that: (i) he is not bound, nor will Executive become
bound, by any covenant, contract, agreement or other obligation that conflicts with, or may or does prevent Executive in any manner
from performing Executive’s duties as Executive Vice President of the Bank under this Agreement, and (ii) he is not aware
of any presently existing fact, circumstance or event (including, without limitation, any health condition or legal constraint)
which would preclude or restrict him from providing to the Bank the services contemplated by this Agreement, or which would give
rise to any breach of any term or provision hereof, or which could otherwise result in the termination of his employment hereunder
for Cause or Good Reason (each as hereinafter defined).

 

B.           Bank’s
Representations. The Bank hereby represents and warrants to Executive that (a) it is not aware of any fact, circumstance or
event that would give rise to any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement, or that would form the basis for any claim
or allegation that Executive’s employment hereunder could be terminated for Cause or Good Reason hereunder, and (b) it has
received all authorizations and have taken all actions necessary or appropriate for the due execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement.

 

2.           Employment
Period. Unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall commence
on the date first written above and shall expire three (3) years from the Effective Date (as defined below) (such term, the “Employment
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Effective Date and prior
to each anniversary thereafter, the Board, acting with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company, may extend the Employment
Period in connection with the Executive’s annual performance review for additional one (1) year periods. The “Effective
Date” of this Agreement shall commence with the date the Company (or a subsidiary of the Company) acquires a depository
institution or obtains applicable regulatory approvals and organizes a de novo depository institution and the Employment
Period following the Effective Date shall be referred to herein as the “Effective Employment Period.” All references
to “Employment Period” or “Effective Employment Period” in this Agreement shall refer both to the initial
term and any successive term.

 

3.           Compensation.
For all services rendered by Executive during the Effective Employment Period to the Bank, the Bank shall compensate Executive
as follows:

 

A.           Base
Salary. Executive shall be entitled to receive a base salary during the Employment Period of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00)
per year (the “Base Salary”), payable in accordance with the normal payroll policies of the Bank. The Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Compensation Committee”) shall review the Base Salary
on not less than an annual basis. The Compensation Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may elect to increase the Base
Salary at any time, but shall not ever decrease the Base Salary below its then-current amount unless such decrease is consented
to by Executive in writing and/or required by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Bank. Any increase in the Base
Salary shall constitute an amendment to this Agreement solely as to the amount of the Base Salary, without waiver or modification
of any other terms or conditions of this Agreement.

 

B.           Annual
Bonus. Executive shall be entitled to receive an annual bonus (“Annual Bonus”) in respect of each completed
fiscal year of the Bank during the Employment Period (except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement) based on the
achievement of the Bank’s budgetary objectives to be agreed upon in writing by the Executive and the Board, acting with the
approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. The minimum Annual Bonus shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the Base Salary (prorated
for partial years), and the maximum Annual Bonus for meeting all such goals shall be fifty percent (50%) of the Base Salary, and
shall be paid to Executive in cash on the March 31 immediately following the end of each calendar year to which it relates during
the Employment Period (and, to the extent payable with respect to the calendar year, or portion thereof, immediately preceding
the expiration or termination of the Employment Period, then it shall be payable, if at all, in accordance with the terms of Section
8).

 

C.           Equity
Incentive Program. The Company shall grant to Executive from time to time (each grant to be effective as of the date the Company
issues additional shares of its common stock) options to acquire shares of the common stock of the Company in an amount equal to
one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) of the common stock issued by the Company from time to time in connection with the greater
of: (i) the first $350 million of aggregate paid-in capital of the Company or (ii) the amount of aggregate paid-in capital of the
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common stock outstanding
as a result of the exercise of any options granted by the Company), at an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value
(as defined in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)) as of each such date
of grant (each such grant, and collectively, the “Equity Incentive”). The terms of the Equity Incentive shall
include the terms set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s
applicable incentive plan and award agreement thereunder.

 

D.           Withholding.
The Base Salary, the Annual Bonus, and all other payments and compensation to Executive for his services to the Bank shall be subject
to all withholding and deductions required by federal, state or other law (including those authorized by Executive but not otherwise
required by law), including but not limited to state, federal and local income taxes, unemployment tax, Medicare and FICA, together
with such deductions as Executive may from time to time specifically authorize under any employee benefit program that may be adopted
by the Bank for the benefit of its senior executives or Executive.

 

4.           Executive
Perquisites and Benefits. During the Effective Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to participate in and receive
benefits pursuant to: (i) any and all employee pension plans (“Employee Pension Benefit Plans,” as that term
is defined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and whether or not such plan is
a plan covered by ERISA), including but not limited to all qualified or non-qualified retirement, pension, savings, profit-sharing
or stock bonus plans, and (ii) any and all welfare benefit plans (“Employee Welfare Benefit Plans,” as that
term is defined in ERISA and whether or not such plan is a plan covered by ERISA), including but not limited to group life, health
(including hospitalization, medical and major medical, prescription drug), accident and long-term disability insurance plans, and
(iii) any other employee benefit and compensation plans (including, but not limited to, any incentive compensation plans or programs,
stock option and appreciation rights plans and restricted stock plans) as may from time to time be maintained by, or cover employees
of, the Bank, in accordance with the terms and conditions of such employee benefit plans and programs and compensation plans and
programs and consistent with the Bank’s customary practices and whether or not such plans are ERISA plans. Such benefits
or plans shall collectively be referred to as the “Benefits.” In addition, the Executive shall be provided the
following Benefits during the Effective Employment Period:

 

A.           Vacation.
Executive shall be entitled to such reasonable periods of paid vacation as may be mutually agreed upon by Executive and the Board,
acting with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company, from time to time; in no event, however, shall such periods
of paid vacation be less than three (3) weeks per year; and

 

B.           Cell
Phone Expenses. The Bank shall provide and pay for (or reimburse Executive for) a cell phone and cell phone service for Executive.

 

5.           Business
Expenses and Reimbursements. During the Employment Period, the Bank shall pay, or promptly reimburse Executive for, all business
travel and other out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, mileage reimbursement at rates specified from time to time
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Executive’s duties
pursuant to this Agreement that are in compliance with the Bank’s policies with respect thereto upon submission by Executive
of an expense report with appropriate vouchers to the Bank (collectively, “Business Expenses”). With respect
to any amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement that is required to be included in Executive’s gross income for federal
income tax purposes, such expenses shall be reimbursed to Executive no later than December 31 of the year following the year in
which Executive incurs the related expenses. In no event shall the amount of expenses (or in-kind benefits) eligible for reimbursement
in one taxable year affect the amount of expenses (or in-kind benefits) eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except
for those medical reimbursements referred to in Section 105(b) of the Code), nor shall Executive’s right to reimbursement
or in-kind benefits be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

6.           “Key
Employee” Insurance. The Bank shall have the right to obtain on the life of Executive, pay all premium amounts related
to, and maintain, “key employee” insurance naming the Bank and/or the Company as beneficiary. Selection of such insurance
policy shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company. Executive shall cooperate fully with
the Bank and the insurer in applying for, obtaining and maintaining such life insurance, by executing and delivering such further
and other documents as the Bank and/or the insurer may request from time to time, and doing all matters and things which may be
convenient or necessary to obtain such insurance, including, without limitation, submitting to any physical examinations and providing
any medical information required by the insurer.

 

7.           Duties.
Executive shall utilize Executive’s reasonable efforts to do all of the following:

 

A.           Performance
Requirements. Executive shall perform all customary duties in connection with Executive’s position as Executive Vice
President of the Bank. Executive shall have the responsibilities, duties and authority customarily appertaining to such office
and such other duties as may be reasonably assigned to Executive by the Board and/or the Board of Directors of the Company and
which are consistent with such positions. Executive shall use reasonable efforts to perform his duties duly and faithfully.

 

B.           Direction
and Control of the Board. Executive shall at all times report to, and Executive’s activities shall at all times be subject
to the direction and control of, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank.

 

C.           Adherence
to Policies. Executive shall adhere to, execute and fulfill all lawful policies established from time to time by the Bank,
the Company, the shareholders of the Company and/or the Board.

 

D.           Devotion
of Professional Efforts. Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive’s business and professional time, efforts,
energy and skills to the performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement and Executive’s other duties
to the Bank Group. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may: (a) invest Executive’s personal assets in businesses
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the form or manner of
such investment shall not require services on the part of Executive that conflict or interfere with performance of Executive’s
duties pursuant to this Agreement, and provided further that Executive may possess an ownership interest in any other publicly
traded depository institution, bank holding company, or savings and loan holding company so long as that ownership interest does
not exceed two percent (2%) of the total number of shares outstanding of such entity; and (b)  serve other public and private
organizations, including without limitation, on the board of directors of such organizations (provided each position on
the board of a for-profit organization is pre-approved by the Board of Directors of the Company), so long as such service does
not compromise Executive’s devotion of time and efforts to the Bank, and does not present a conflict of interest with regard
to the Bank. The parties hereby approve Executive’s ownership interests in, and activities with, the organizations listed
on Exhibit B to this Agreement.

 

8.           Termination
of Executive’s Employment. The Employment Period and Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated as follows:

 

A.           Termination
by Executive Without “Good Reason”. Executive, upon at least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the
Bank, shall have the right to terminate the Employment Period at any time, for any reason or for no reason. In the event of such
termination by Executive after the Effective Date, the Bank shall pay Executive, within thirty-five (35) days of the effective
date of such termination, in a lump sum all Base Salary, Business Expenses and Benefits which are due through the effective date
of termination (less any amounts owed to the Bank by Executive) (collectively, the “Accrued Compensation”).
All such amounts shall be payable to Executive in accordance with the normal payroll policies of the Bank.

 

B.           Termination
by Executive for “Good Reason”. (i) Executive, effective immediately upon written notice to the Bank, shall have
the right to terminate the Employment Period at any time, for any one of the following reasons (collectively, “Good Reason”),
unless Executive specifically agrees in writing that such event shall not be Good Reason:

 

(a)          the
failure to continue Executive as Executive Vice President of the Bank;

 

(b)          the
failure to assign Executive duties, authorities, responsibilities and reporting requirements consistent with his positions and
otherwise as set forth herein, or if the scope of any of Executive’s material duties, authorities or responsibilities set
forth in Section 7 hereof is reduced to a material degree without Executive’s prior consent, except for any reduction in
duties, authorities or responsibilities due to (x) Executive’s illness or disability; (y) order from any regulatory authority
having jurisdiction over the Bank; or (z) the temporary suspensions of Executive’s duties, authorities or responsibilities
pending results of any Board commissioned investigation as to potential Cause for termination of Executive’s employment;

 

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(c)          a
reduction in, or a substantial delay in, the payment of Executive’s compensation, expense reimbursements or Benefits from
those required to be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;

 

(d)          a
requirement by the Bank Group, without Executive’s prior consent, that Executive’s prevailing primary work location
be more than fifty (50) miles from St. Lucie County, Florida, other than travel temporarily and reasonably required to carry out
Executive’s obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to travel to customer locations;

 

(e)          the
failure of the Bank Group to indemnify Executive (including the prompt advancement of expenses), or to maintain directors’
and officers’ liability insurance coverage for Executive, in accordance with the provisions of Section 18 hereof;

 

(f)           any
breach by the Bank of any material provision of this Agreement; or

 

(g)          material
acts or conduct on the part of the Bank or its officers or representatives that are designed to force the resignation of Executive
or prevent Executive from performing his duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement;

 

provided, (I) “Good
Reason” shall not include acts that are cured by the Bank within thirty (30) days from receipt by the Bank of a written notice
from Executive (a “Preliminary Notice of Good Reason”) identifying in reasonable detail the act or acts constituting
Good Reason, (II) Good Reason shall not exist unless the Preliminary Notice of Good Reason shall have been given by Executive within
sixty (60) days after learning of the act, failure or event (or, in the case of a series of related acts, failures or events, within
ninety (90) days of the first such act, failure or event) which Executive alleges constitutes Good Reason hereunder, and (III)
if the Bank has failed to cure as provided above, Good Reason shall not exist unless Executive shall have given notice of termination
hereunder for Good Reason within forty-five (45) days from delivery of the Preliminary Notice of Good Reason (which termination
shall be effective thirty (30) days from the giving of such notice). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement,
pending the conclusion of a proceeding to determine whether Good Reason in fact does exist, the Bank shall continue to pay and
provide the compensation and Benefits referred to in Sections 3, 4 and 5 hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the liquidation, dissolution,
insolvency or cessation of operations of the Bank shall not constitute Good Reason and Executive shall not be entitled to the compensation
specified in Section 8(B)(ii)(b) or the continuation of Benefits specified in Section 8(B)(ii)(d) and Section 8(B(ii)(e) (other
than as required by COBRA) if Executive’s employment is terminated in connection therewith.

 

(ii)         In
the event of such termination after the Effective Date by Executive for Good Reason, Executive shall be entitled to the following
compensation and benefits, with payment and provision to commence on the Bank’s regular payroll payment date next following
the thirty-second (32nd) day after the effective date of such termination of employment (but retroactive to such effective
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(a)          The
Bank shall pay Executive’s Accrued Compensation to Executive.

 

(b)          The
Bank shall pay to Executive an amount equal to the sum of (I) Executive’s then-current Base Salary to be paid in accordance
with the normal payroll policies of the Bank for the period which is the longer of (A) one (1) year, or (B) the remainder of the
then Employment Period (such longer period being hereinafter referred to as the “Severance Period”) (provided,
however, that to the extent Executive remains employed by the Bank for all or a portion of the Severance Period, during
such continuing employment period he shall not receive duplicative compensation (i.e., he shall not receive both the amounts payable
under this paragraph and the amounts payable under Sections 3(A) and (B) above if, for example, the Employment Period is not extended
under Section 2 but Executive remains employed by the Bank for a portion or all of the remaining Employment Period), and (II) an
amount equal to the maximum Annual Bonus Executive could have earned during such Severance Period to be paid within the time specified
in Section 3(B) hereof.

 

(c)          The
Bank shall pay to Executive any other amounts due under this Agreement.

 

(d)          The
Bank, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect for the continued benefit of Executive and his spouse, if any,
for the duration of the Severance Period, all Benefits, in which Executive or his spouse were participating immediately prior to
the effective date of termination at the level in effect and upon substantially the same terms and conditions (including, without
limitation, contributions required by Executive for such Benefits) as existed immediately prior to the effective date of termination
(except to the extent that Executive or his spouse may be ineligible for one or more such Benefits under applicable plan terms).

 

(e)          Without
limiting the generality of paragraph (d) above, the Bank shall continue Executive and his spouse’s medical coverage during
the Severance Period commencing immediately after the effective date of termination, to the extent that Executive and his spouse
are eligible to receive coverage under Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”); provided,
however, that if Executive and his spouse cease to be eligible to receive coverage under COBRA during any portion of such
period, the Bank shall pay to Executive the greater of (I) the amount the Bank would have paid under COBRA, or (II) the amount
the Bank would have paid for premiums under the Bank’s policy, in either case for the balance of such period; provided further,
however, that such Bank-paid medical coverage shall immediately terminate if Executive becomes covered (either before or after
the effective date of termination) by another employer group health plan or by Medicare.

 

C.           Termination
Upon Executive’s Death or Disability. In the event of the death or Disability (as defined in this paragraph) of Executive
during the Employment Period, the Employment Period shall terminate effective immediately, and, provided such termination is after
the Effective Date, the Bank shall pay to Executive (or his representative) in a lump sum, on the Bank’s regular payroll
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effective date of termination,
Executive’s Accrued Compensation. Provided such termination is after the Effective Date, Executive (or his representative)
shall also continue to receive Executive’s prevailing Base Salary (less any disability pay or sick pay benefits to which
Executive may be entitled under the Bank’s customary practices and policies) for a period of twelve (12) months following
the effective date of termination payable in accordance with the Bank’s normal payroll policies (payment to commence on the
Bank’s regular payroll payment date next following the thirty-second (32nd) day after the effective date of such
termination, but retroactive to such effective date), and the Bank shall pay to Executive (or his representative) an amount equal
to the prorated portion of the Annual Bonus Executive earned with respect to the year immediately preceding the year in which the
effective date of termination occurred provided that Executive had been employed by the Bank for at least six (6) months
during such calendar year (provided, however, that if the effective date of termination occurs during the second
six (6) months of the first year of the Effective Employment Period, the amount payable shall be equal to the maximum Annual Bonus),
payable within the time specified in Section 3(B) hereof. The Bank shall also maintain in full force and effect for the continued
benefit of Executive (if not deceased) and Executive’s spouse (if any) for a period of twelve (12) months following the effective
date of termination all Benefits in which Executive or his spouse were participating immediately prior to the effective date of
termination at the level in effect and upon substantially the same terms and conditions (including, without limitation, contributions
required by Executive for such Benefits) as existed immediately prior to the effective date of termination (except to the extent
that Executive and/or his spouse may be ineligible for one or more such Benefits under applicable plan terms). The term “Disability”
as used in this Agreement means physical or mental incapacity resulting in Executive being absent and unable to perform Executive’s
duties for any consecutive three (3) month period, or for any six (6) non-consecutive months in any twelve (12) month period, which
physical or mental incapacity is then determined in writing to be total and permanent by either of the following, which shall be
deemed conclusive determination of disability: (i) a decision by an insurance company to pay disability benefits under a specified
waiting period to Executive, the determination of which shall relate back and be effective at the beginning of such waiting period;
or (ii) a decision to such effect by a qualified physician appointed by the Bank and reasonably acceptable to Executive (or Executive’s
representative) who is not an employee of or otherwise affiliated with the Bank or any of its shareholders or directors. Executive
shall submit to a reasonable number of examinations by the physician making the determination of disability, and Executive hereby
authorizes the disclosure and release of all supporting medical records.

 

D.           Termination
by the Bank Without “Cause”. The Bank, upon written notice to Executive, shall have the right to terminate the
Employment Period at any time, for any reason or for no reason. In the event of such termination by the Bank (including termination
following delivery of a notice of non-renewal by the Bank under Section 2 without “Cause” (unless the Bank terminates
for “Cause” thereafter), but excluding a termination by the Bank for “Cause” under Section 8(E)), Executive
shall be entitled to all of the same compensation and benefits specified in Section 8(B)(ii) within the same time periods and on
the same terms and conditions as specified therein, provided that Executive shall not be entitled to the compensation specified
in Section 8(B)(ii)(b) or the continuation of Benefits specified in Section 8(B)(ii)(d) and Section 8(B(ii)(e) (other than as required
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terminated in connection
with the liquidation, dissolution, insolvency or cessation of operations of the Bank; provided further, that in the event of a
non-renewal of the Employment Period by the Bank under Section 2 without “Cause,” the Severance Period shall be reduced
by the number of whole and partial months elapsed from the delivery date of such non-renewal notice and the effective date of such
termination.

 

E.           Termination
by the Bank for Cause. The Bank, effective immediately upon written notice to Executive, shall have the right to terminate
the Employment Period at any time, for Cause (as defined below). In the event of such termination by the Bank after the Effective
Date, the Bank shall pay Executive in a lump sum, on the Bank’s regular payroll payment date next following the thirty-second
(32nd) day after the effective date of termination, Executive’s Accrued Compensation.

 

(i)          Cause.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean (i) the failure by Executive (after written warning from
the Board or the Board of Directors of the Company specifying in reasonable detail the breach(es) complained of) to substantially
perform his duties under this Agreement (excluding, however, any failure to meet any performance targets or to raise capital and
excluding any failure due to Executive’s death or Disability) or to comply materially with the policies of the Bank Group,
(ii) personal dishonesty, incompetence (excluding, however, any failure to meet any performance targets or to raise capital), willful
misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, by Executive in the performance of his duties, and/or Executive’s
intentional failure to perform stated duties, (iii) the commission by Executive of an act or omission constituting fraud or embezzlement
against, or willful breach of fiduciary duty to, the Bank Group, (iv) the conviction of Executive for, or the entering by Executive
of a plea of nolo contendere with respect to, a criminal offense constituting a felony, (v) willful violation of any law,
rule or regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses) or any final cease-and-desist order; (vi) Executive habitually
abused alcohol or any controlled substance or reported to work under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance (other
than a controlled substance which Executive is properly taking under a current prescription), (vii) Executive engaged in unlawful
harassment of employees or customers of the Bank Group, (viii) Executive exposed the Bank Group to criminal liability substantially
and knowingly caused by Executive which results in a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, prospects or
results of operations of the Bank Group, and/or (ix) material breach by Executive of any provision of this Agreement. For purposes
of the foregoing, no act or failure to act on the part of Executive shall be considered “willful” unless it
is done, or omitted to be done, by Executive without reasonable belief that Executive’s action or omission was in the best
interests of the Bank Group. Any act or failure to act that is expressly authorized by the Board or the Board of Directors of the
Company pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by such Board, or pursuant to the written advice of counsel for the Bank, shall be
conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by Executive in the best interests of the Bank Group.

 

For all purposes of
this Agreement, “Good Reason” and “Cause” shall have the applicable defined meaning as set
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F.            Treatment
of Equity Incentive upon Termination. In the event Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason in accordance with Section
8(B) or the Bank terminates Executive’s employment without Cause (other than non-renewal of the Employment Period under Section
2), any unvested options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock (pursuant to the Equity Incentive or otherwise)
and any unvested restricted shares of the Company’s common stock or other unvested equity compensation in the Company or
any of its subsidiaries granted to Executive shall vest in full upon such termination. In the event Executive is terminated by
the Bank for Cause in accordance with Section 8(E), all vested and unvested options to purchase shares of the Company’s common
stock (pursuant to the Equity Incentive or otherwise) and any vested and unvested restricted shares of the Company’s common
stock or other vested and unvested equity compensation in the Company or any of its subsidiaries granted to Executive shall be
forfeited upon such termination. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated for any other reason, all unvested options
to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock (pursuant to the Equity Incentive or otherwise) and any unvested restricted
shares of the Company’s common stock or other unvested equity compensation in the Company or any of its subsidiaries granted
to Executive shall be forfeited upon such termination.

 

G.           Release.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, as a condition to receipt by Executive of the payments due from the
Bank pursuant to the applicable provision in this Section 8 in connection with termination of the Employment Period, Executive
shall execute and deliver to the Bank within twenty-five (25) days of the effective date of the termination of the Employment Period,
a general release of all claims Executive may have against the Bank Group, the Board, the Board of Directors of the Company, and
affiliates and shareholders of the Bank Group and their respective affiliates, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
(other than any obligations of the Bank under this Agreement or any severance agreement which by their terms survive) in a form
reasonably acceptable to the Bank and/or its counsel, and such release shall not have been revoked by Executive.

 

H.           Resignations.
Any termination of Executive’s employment for any reason shall require that Executive resign all other positions (including
as director) he may then be holding with the Bank Group or as trustee of any of its benefit plans, unless the Board of Directors
of the Company and Executive agree to the contrary.

 

I.            Reasonableness.
The parties acknowledge and agree that the compensation and benefits set forth in this Section 8 as being payable upon termination
of this Agreement constitute liquidated damages upon the termination of this Agreement, and the parties hereto have agreed that
such compensation and benefits are reasonable. The parties further acknowledge and agree that the Bank shall not be required to
pay any salary, bonus or Benefits under this Section 8 if, upon the advice of counsel, Bank determines that the payment of such
salary, bonus or Benefits would be prohibited by 12 C.F.R. Part 359 or any successor regulations regarding employee compensation
promulgated by any regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the Bank or its affiliates.

 

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9.           Nonsolicitation
and Noncompetition.

 

A.           Legitimate
Business Interests. Executive acknowledges and agrees that in the performance of his duties of employment with the Bank Group,
he will be in contact with customers, potential customers and/or information about customers or potential customers of the Bank
Group either in person, through the mails, by telephone or by other electronic means. Executive also acknowledges and agrees that
trade secrets and confidential information of the Bank Group, more fully described in Section 10 of this Agreement, that will be
gained by Executive during his employment with the Bank Group, have been developed by the Bank Group through substantial expenditures
of time, effort and financial resources and constitute valuable and unique property of the Bank Group. Executive further understands,
acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing makes it necessary for the protection of the Bank Group’s businesses that Executive
not divert business or customers from the Bank Group and that the Executive maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential
Information as provided in this Agreement.

 

B.           Nonsolicitation.
Executive shall not, at any time during the Restricted Period (as defined in Section 9(F) below), directly or indirectly, contact
or proposition, or otherwise attempt to induce, nor accept the initiative of a third party in such regard, alone or by combining
or conspiring with a third party, any employees, agents, consultants, representatives, contractors, vendors, suppliers, distributors,
manufacturers, clients, customers or other business contacts of the Bank Group to terminate or modify their relationship with,
or compete against, any of the Bank Group.

 

C.           Noncompetition.
Executive shall not, at any time during the Restricted Period, directly or indirectly, personally or as an owner, officer, director,
partner, employee, member, agent, consultant, representative, independent contractor, or in any other capacity whatsoever of any
corporation or other entity, own, manage, operate, control, conduct or assist in any way any business competing with any of the
Bank Group in the Restricted Territory. For purposes of this Agreement, “Restricted Territory” shall mean all
counties located within the Bank Group’s then current territory as of the effective date of termination and all contiguous
counties. For purposes of this Agreement, “compete” or “competing” shall mean any situation
where the Executive: (i) enters into, engages in, becomes an employee of or acquires an ownership of more than two percent (2%)
of any business that competes with the Bank Group’s businesses in the Restricted Territory; (ii) directly or indirectly solicits,
diverts, entices, or accepts any customers, clients, business patronage or orders from any customers, clients, or businesses with
whom Executive has had contact, involvement or responsibility during Executive’s employment with any of the Bank Group’s
businesses on behalf of any person (including Executive) or entity, that competes with the Bank Group’s businesses; (iii)
directly or indirectly solicits, diverts, entices, or takes away any potential customer identified, selected or targeted by the
Bank Group with whom the Executive has had contact, involvement or responsibility during Executive’s employment with any
of the Bank Group, or attempts to do so, for the sale of any product or service that is the same as, similar to, or a substitute
for, any product or service offered by the Bank Group’s businesses; and/or (iv) promotes or assists, financially or otherwise,
any person or entity, engaged in any business that is the same as, similar to, or a substitute for, any product or service offered
by the Bank Group’s businesses.

 

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D.           No
Inducement of Bank Group Employees. Except in the course of his employment with the Bank Group, or with the prior written approval
of the Board of Directors of the Company, Executive shall not, during the Restricted Period, in any way directly or indirectly
(i) induce, influence, combine or conspire with, or attempt to induce, influence, combine or conspire with, any of the employees
of the Bank Group to terminate his or her employment with or to compete against the Bank Group in any capacity in the Restricted
Territory, and/or (ii) hire, attempt to hire, or cause to be hired any person or persons (other than Executive’s personal
or executive assistants) who to Executive’s best knowledge was employed by the Bank Group at any time during the period commencing
six (6) months prior to such termination.

 

E.           Permitted
Investments. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent Executive from acquiring and owning, solely as an investment,
up to two percent (2%) of the total number of shares outstanding of any other publicly-traded depository institution, bank holding
company or savings and loan holding company, so long as Executive is not a member of any “control group” (within the
meaning of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission) of any such issuer.

 

F.            Restricted
Period. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Restricted Period” means during the Employment Period, plus
either: (i) one (1) year following the effective date of any termination of Executive’s employment by Executive other than
for Good Reason, by the Bank for Cause or due to Executive’s Disability, or (ii) the Severance Period following the effective
date of any termination by Executive for Good Reason or by the Bank without Cause (i.e., for the period Executive continues to
receive compensation under Section 8(B)(ii)(b) hereof); provided, however, in the event of non-renewal of the Employment
Period under Section 2, the Restricted Period, for the purposes of Section 9(C) only, shall be limited to the Employment Period
(i.e., through the then applicable expiration date, regardless of whether Executive continues to provide services hereunder).

 

10.         Confidentiality.

 

A.           Confidential
Information. During the Employment Period, Executive may have access to, be trusted or become acquainted with, and/or may acquire,
knowledge of various confidential, trade secret and/or proprietary information of the Bank Group, clients and customers, including,
without limitation, ideas, concepts, plans, designs, marketing techniques, sales techniques, forecasts, projections, products,
technology, methods, procedures, pricing, costs, cost reports, customers, customer lists, customer identification, customer prospects,
designs, computer systems, passwords, computer software, procedures, methods, formulae, financial statements, assets, liabilities,
revenues, business methods, marketing information, marketing methods, acquisition plans, contract terms, contract negotiations,
compensation information, structures and plans, employee responsibilities and duties, copyrights, trademarks, patents and other
proprietary information (collectively, the “Confidential Information”).

 

B.           What
is not the Confidential Information. The Confidential Information shall not include information that: (i) is or becomes public
information without breach of this Agreement by Executive; (ii) was in Executive’s possession (in writing or other recorded
form)

 

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prior to his employment
by the Bank with no obligation to maintain confidentiality, as evidenced by written or electronic records; (iii) was received from
a third party not under any obligation of confidentiality to any of the Bank Group; or (iv) is required to be disclosed by Executive
by law or a final order of a court or other governmental agency or authority of competent jurisdiction; provided, however,
reasonable notice prior to any such disclosure shall be given to the Bank to allow sufficient time for the Bank Group to obtain
injunctive relief, a protective order or similar remedy, in accordance with Section 10(E).

 

C.           Executive’s
Use of Confidential Information. During the Employment Period and for two (2) years after the expiration or termination of
the Employment Period, for any reason or for no reason (and regardless of who is the terminating party), Executive shall not, without
the prior written consent of the Bank, except as is necessary for Executive to perform Executive’s duties on behalf of the
Bank, directly or indirectly, use, publish, disseminate, distribute, or otherwise disclose any of the Confidential Information
to any third party that does not have a confidentiality obligation in writing with any of the Bank Group.

 

D.           Executive’s
Protection of Confidential Information. During the Employment Period, Executive shall take all steps reasonably necessary and/or
requested by the Bank to ensure that the Confidential Information is kept confidential pursuant to this Agreement. Executive will
comply with all applicable policies, procedures and practices that the Bank may establish from time to time with regard to the
Confidential Information. Executive will not, directly or indirectly, reproduce, permit reproduction of, remove and/or permit removal
of any of the Confidential Information from any of the Bank Group’s premises, except as is necessary for Executive to perform
Executive’s duties on behalf of the Bank Group.

 

E.           Procedures
to be Followed if Disclosure is Required by Law or Court. In the event Executive is requested pursuant to, or required by,
applicable law or regulation or by legal process to disclose any Confidential Information, Executive agrees to provide the Bank
Group with prompt notice of such request or requirement to enable the Bank Group to seek an appropriate protective order, waive
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement or take other appropriate action. Executive agrees to use Executive’s best
efforts in such event to assist the Bank Group in obtaining a protective order. If, in the absence of a protective order or the
receipt of a waiver under this Agreement, Executive is nonetheless, in the written opinion of Executive’s counsel, compelled
to disclose the Confidential Information to any tribunal or else stand liable for contempt or suffer other censure or significant
penalty, Executive, after notice to the Bank Group, may disclose to such tribunal only such Confidential Information that Executive
is compelled to disclose. Executive shall not be liable for the disclosure of Confidential Information to a tribunal compelling
such disclosure unless such disclosure was caused or resulted from a previous disclosure by Executive not permitted under this
Agreement.

 

F.            Executive’s
Acknowledgement of Value of Confidential Information. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Confidential Information is
a special and unique asset of the Bank Group, created and/or obtained by the Bank Group at considerable time and/or expense, from
which the Bank Group may or does derive independent economic value from the Confidential Information not being generally known
to third parties.

 

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G.           Executive’s
Return of Confidential Information and the Bank Group Property. Executive will, immediately upon the Bank’s request,
upon termination of Executive’s employment by the Bank, for any reason or for no reason, return to the Bank: (i) all copies
and manifestations of Confidential Information that Executive may have or have access to; (ii) all documents, other materials and
equipment provided by any of the Bank Group; and (iii) all documents and materials that Executive has prepared during Executive’s
employment by any of the Bank Group (collectively, the “Bank Property”). Executive acknowledges and agrees that
the Bank Property is, and shall, remain at all times the exclusive property of the Bank Group.

 

11.         Notice
to Executive’s Future Employers. For a period of two (2) years following the termination of Executive’s employment
by any of the Bank Group, for any reason or for no reason, the Bank Group shall have the right to inform each of Executive’s
employers in writing of the existence of the obligations contained in Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement, and provide such employers
with a copy of Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement.

 

12.         Assignment
of Intellectual Property Rights. Executive hereby grants, transfers and assigns, and agrees to grant, transfer, and assign,
to the Bank and its successors and assigns, all of Executive’s rights, title and interest, if any, in or to any and all Developments
(as defined below) and Intellectual Property (as defined below) in the Developments, including rights to translation and reproductions
in all forms or formats, and the copyrights and patent rights to the same, if any. Executive agrees that the Bank may copyright
and/or patent all Developments in the Bank’s name and secure renewal, reissues and extensions of such copyrights and patents
for such periods of time as the law may permit.

 

A.           Developments.
“Developments” shall mean any idea, invention, process, design, concept, or useful article (whether the design
is ornamental or otherwise), software and/or computer program and/or code documentation, trademark, trade secret, literary work,
audiovisual work and any other work of authorship previously or hereafter created, expressed, made or conceived solely or jointly
by Executive during Executive’s employment by any of the Bank Group, whether or not subject to copyright, patent or other
forms of proprietary protection, and that (i) is related to the actual or anticipated business, research or development of any
of the Bank Group and/or (ii) is suggested by, or results from, any task assigned to Executive, or work performed by Executive,
for or on behalf of the Bank Group.

 

B.           Intellectual
Property Rights. “Intellectual Property Rights” shall mean any and all now known or hereafter known, tangible
and intangible: (1) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights,
moral rights and mask-works; (2) trademark and trade name rights and similar rights; (3) trade secret rights; (4) patents,
designs, algorithms and other industrial property rights; (5) all other intellectual and industrial property rights of every kind
and nature throughout the universe, however named or designated, including, without limitation, logos, rental rights and rights
to remuneration, whether arising by operation of law, contract, license, or otherwise; and (6) all registrations, initial applications,
renewals, extensions, continuations, division or reissues of the above, whether now or hereafter in force.

 

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13.         Non-Disparagement.
Executive shall not, during the Employment Period or at any time thereafter, directly or indirectly, in any communications in any
media, criticize, ridicule or make (or cause or permit others to criticize, ridicule or make) any statement which disparages or
is derogatory of any of the Bank Group, the Bank Group’s products or services, or any of the Bank Group’s present,
former or future shareholders, officers, directors, employees, affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive
is not barred or otherwise restricted from exercising any right of speech or expression protected by applicable law, rule or regulation.

 

14.         Equitable
Relief. The Bank has entered into this Agreement in order to obtain the benefit of Executive’s unique skills, talent,
and experience. The parties enter into this Agreement with the understanding that the Base Salary and all other compensation and
Benefits to be paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement have been based in part on the value to the Bank Group of each of the
provisions of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges and agrees that any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement will result
in irreparable damage to the Bank Group and, accordingly, any of the Bank Group may obtain injunctive relief, a decree of specific
performance and/or any other equitable relief for any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement in addition to any other remedies
available to the Bank Group, without being required to show any actual damage, or to post an injunction bond. Accordingly, Executive
acknowledges and agrees that the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than the Bank) shall be third party beneficiaries
of this Agreement.

 

15.         Enforcement
of this Agreement by the Bank Group is Necessary and Reasonable. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the enforcement of
Sections 1(A), 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 of this Agreement by the Bank Group is necessary to ensure the preservation, protection and
continuity of the business, the Confidential Information, and the goodwill of the Bank Group. Due to the proprietary nature of
the Bank Group’s business, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation,
the length and scope of the terms and geographical restrictions contained in Sections 9, 10 and 11 this Agreement, are fair and
reasonable and not the result of overreaching, duress or coercion of any kind. Executive further acknowledges and agrees that Executive’s
full, uninhibited and faithful observance of Sections 1(a), 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 of this Agreement will not cause Executive any
undue hardship, financial or otherwise, and that enforcement of this Agreement will not impair Executive’s ability to obtain
employment commensurate with Executive’s abilities and on terms fully acceptable to Executive, or to otherwise obtain income
required for the comfortable support of Executive and Executive’s family and the satisfaction of the needs of Executive’s
creditors.

 

16.         Any
Claim by Executive Against the Bank Group is Not a Defense to Enforcement. The existence of any claim or cause of action Executive
might have against any of the Bank Group predicated on this Agreement or otherwise, will not constitute a defense to the enforcement
by the any of the Bank Group of Sections 9, 10, 12 and 13 of this Agreement.

 

17.         Restrictive
Periods Can Be Extended If the Bank Group Must Enforce This Agreement. In the event any of the Bank Group should bring any
legal action or other proceeding for the enforcement of Sections 9 or 10 of this Agreement, Executive agrees that the

 

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time for calculating
the restrictive terms contained in Sections 9 or 10 of this Agreement will not include the period of time commencing with the filing
of legal action or other proceeding to enforce the terms of Sections 9 or 10 of this Agreement, through the date of final judgment
or final resolution, including all appeals, if any, of such legal action or other proceeding.

 

18.         Indemnification.
In addition to any additional benefits provided under applicable federal and state law to Executive as a director and officer of
the Bank, Executive shall be entitled to the benefits of: (a) those provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of
the Bank, which provide for indemnification of directors and officers of any of the Bank (and no such provision shall be amended
in any way to limit or reduce the extent of indemnification available to Executive as a director or officer of the Bank), and (b)
any Indemnification Agreement between the Bank and Executive. The rights of Executive under such indemnification obligations shall
survive the termination of this Agreement and be applicable for so long as Executive may be subject to any claim, demand, liability,
cost or expense, which the indemnification obligations referred to in this Section are intended to protect and indemnify him against.
The Bank shall, at no cost to Executive, use its best efforts to at all times include Executive, during the term of Executive’s
employment hereunder and for so long thereafter as Executive may be subject to any such claim, as an insured under any directors’
and officers’ liability insurance policy maintained by the Bank, which policy shall provide such coverage in such amounts
as the Board shall deem appropriate for coverage of all directors and officers of the Bank. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
payments made to Executive pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon their compliance with
12 U.S.C. 1828(k) and FDIC regulation 12 C.F.R. Part 359, Golden Parachute and Indemnification Payments.

 

19.         Section
409A of the Internal Revenue Code. This Agreement is intended to be construed in a manner that avoids the imposition upon payments
hereunder of interest and additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code. Without limiting the scope of the previous sentence,
(i) with respect to any payment hereunder subject to Section 409A of the Code, distributions on account of a separation from service
may not be made to Executive if he or she is a “Specified Employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i)
before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of death of Executive),
and (ii) any references to termination of employment, the Employment Period or this Agreement shall have the same meaning as “separation
from service” as defined in Treasury Regulations 1.409A-1(h). Within the time period permitted by the applicable Treasury
Regulations, the Bank may, in consultation with the Executive, modify this Agreement, in the least restrictive manner necessary
and without any diminution in the value of the payments to the Executive, in order to cause the provisions of this Agreement to
comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, so as to avoid the imposition of taxes and penalties pursuant to Section
409A of the Code.

 

20.         Required
Regulatory Provision.

 

A.           Notwithstanding
anything herein contained to the contrary, any payments to the Executive by the Bank, whether pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise,
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and conditioned upon
their compliance with section 18(k) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1828(k), and any other applicable statutes
and applicable regulations promulgated thereunder. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to subject the Bank or its assets
to any contractual obligations undertaken by the Company hereunder or to liability for any breach by the Company.

 

B.           If
Executive is suspended and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by a notice
served under Section 8(e)(3) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818(e)(3) and (g)(1), the Bank’s
obligations under this Agreement shall be suspended as of the date of service unless stayed by appropriate proceedings. If the
charges in the notice are dismissed, the Bank may in its discretion (i) pay Executive all or part of the compensation withheld
while its obligations under this Agreement were suspended, and (ii) reinstate (in whole or in part) any of its obligations which
were suspended.

 

C.           If
Executive is removed and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by an order issued
under Section 8(e)(4) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818(e)(4) or (g)(1)), all obligations of the Bank
under this Agreement shall terminate as of the effective date of the order, but vested rights of the parties shall not be affected.

 

D.           If
the Bank is in default (as defined in Section 3(x)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act), all obligations under this Agreement
shall terminate as of the date of default, but this Section 20(D) shall not affect any vested rights of the parties hereunder.

 

E.           All
obligations under this Agreement shall be terminated, except to the extent determined that continuation of this Agreement is necessary
for the continued operation of the Bank: (i) by the Director (“Director”) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”) or his or her designee, at the time the FDIC or Resolution Trust Corporation enters into an agreement
to provide assistance to or on behalf of the Bank under the authority contained in Section 13(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act; or (ii) by the Director of the FDIC or his or her designee, at the time the Director or his or her designee approves a supervisory
merger to resolve problems related to operation of the Bank or when the Bank is determined by the Director to be in an unsafe or
unsound condition. Any rights of the parties that have already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action.

 

21.         Miscellaneous.

 

A.           Amendments.
The provisions of this Agreement may not be amended, supplemented, waived or changed orally, but only by a writing signed by all
parties to this Agreement and making specific reference to this Agreement.

 

B.           Assignability.
The rights and obligations of the Bank under this Agreement may not be assigned in whole or any part except in the case of a consolidation
or merger with, or a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Bank to, another entity which prior to the consummation
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Bank’s obligations
to Executive hereunder. No such assignment shall limit or restrict Executive’s right to terminate this Agreement for Good
Reason, which right shall remain absolute, but the assignment of this Agreement in connection with such a combination transaction
shall not, in and of itself, constitute Good Reason. Executive’s rights and obligations hereunder are personal and may not
be assigned by Executive (other than his rights to payments or benefits hereunder, which may be transferred only by will or the
laws of descent and distribution or to Executive’s representative in the event of his Disability), provided, however, in
the event of Executive’s death or Disability, Executive’s representative may also exercise any unexercised stock options,
if any, to the extent permitted by the relevant option plan agreement or this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, “Bank”
and “Company” shall mean the entities as hereinbefore defined and any successor (whether direct or indirect,
by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the equity, business and/or assets of the Bank
or the Company (as the case may be) that executes and delivers the agreement contemplated by this paragraph or that otherwise becomes
bound by all the terms and provisions of this Agreement by operation of law.

 

C.           Binding
Effect. All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable
by the parties and their respective administrators, executors, personal representatives, legal representatives, heirs, successors
and permitted assigns, whether so expressed or not.

 

D.           Severability.
If any part of this Agreement or any other Agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement is contrary to, prohibited by, or
deemed invalid under, applicable law or regulation, such provision shall be inapplicable and deemed omitted to the extent so contrary,
prohibited or invalid, but the remainder of this Agreement shall not be invalidated thereby and shall be given full force and effect
so far as possible. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the event that any of the terms and geographical restrictions
or other provisions contained in Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement are held to constitute an unreasonable restriction upon Executive,
Executive agrees that the provisions of this Agreement will not be rendered void, but will apply as to their time and territory
or to such other extent as may be determined or indicated to constitute a reasonable restriction.

 

E.           Waivers.
The failure or delay of any party at any time to require performance by the other party of any provision of this Agreement shall
not affect the right of such party to require performance of that provision or to exercise any right, power or remedy hereunder,
and any waiver by any party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any continuing
or succeeding breach of such provision, a waiver of the provision itself or a waiver of any right, power or remedy under this Agreement.
No notice to or demand on any party in any case shall, of itself, entitle such party to any other or further notice or demand in
similar or other circumstances.

 

F.            Notices.
All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be (as elected by the party giving such notice) hand delivered by messenger or overnight courier service, transmitted

 

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by fax, or mailed by
registered or certified mail (postage prepaid), return receipt requested, addressed to:

 

	If to Executive:	 	If to the Bank:	 
	 	 	 	 
	Randall A. Ezell	 	Robin Moorman	 
	610 Malabar Ave.	 	First Bank & Trust of Indiantown, FSB	 
	Fort Pierce, FL 34949	 	2991 SW High Meadows Ave.	 
	 	 	Palm City, FL 34990	 
	Email:	ez610@aol.com	 	Email:	rmoorman@fboi.com	 

 

or to such other address
as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section. Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on
the date delivered if by messenger or overnight courier service; (b) on the date of confirmation of receipt if by fax; and
(c) either upon the date of receipt or refusal of delivery, if mailed.

 

G.           Governing
Law. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.

 

H.           Headings.
The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of the Agreement
and shall not limit or otherwise affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

I.            Advice
of Counsel. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED BY ITS OWN COUNSEL, OR HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH
COUNSEL, WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT.

 

J.            Survival.
The provisions of Sections 1(A) and Sections 8 through 21 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

K.           Remedies
Cumulative. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, no remedy in this Agreement conferred upon any party
is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to
every other remedy given under this Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single
or partial exercise by any party of any right, power or remedy under this Agreement shall preclude any other or further exercise
thereof.

 

L.           Preparation
of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed more strongly against any party regardless of who is responsible for its
preparation. The parties acknowledge each contributed and is equally responsible for its preparation.

 

M.          Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. Confirmation of execution by electronic transmission of a facsimile signature page
shall be binding on a party so confirming.

 

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N.           JURY
WAIVER. IN ANY CIVIL ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM, OR PROCEEDING, WHETHER AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHICH ARISES OUT OF, CONCERNS, OR RELATES
TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY AND ALL TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE RELATIONSHIP
CREATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, TRIAL SHALL BE TO A COURT OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION AND NOT TO A JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY. ANY PARTY MAY FILE
AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT, AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT
OF THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. NEITHER PARTY HAS MADE OR RELIED UPON ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS TO OR BY ANY OTHER
PARTY REGARDING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION. EACH PARTY HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE EFFECT OF THIS JURY WAIVER PROVISION.
EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED BY ITS OWN COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION GOVERNED BY THIS AGREEMENT
AND SPECIFICALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

	 	BANK:
	 	 	 
	 	First Bank & Trust of Indiantown
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/  J. Hal Roberts, Jr.
	 	 	J. Hal Roberts, Jr.

	 	Print Name:	J. Hal Roberts, Jr.

	 	Title:	President and COO

 

	 	EXECUTIVE:
	 	 
	 	/s/ Randall A. Ezell
	 	Randall A. Ezell

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

To

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

Between

 

 

 

And

 

RANDALL A. EZELL

 

The terms of the Equity
Incentive grant of stock options by the Company to Executive shall include the following:

 

		1.	Twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares subject to the
stock option granted to Executive as the Equity Incentive shall vest (i.e., all of the restrictions shall lapse) on the first
anniversary of the date of grant of such shares, and twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares subject to the stock option granted
to Executive as the Equity Incentive shall vest annually on each of the following three anniversary dates of the date of grant,
provided Executive is employed by any of the Bank Group on each such anniversary date (subject to the acceleration provisions
hereinafter referred to). In addition, such option shares shall be subject to vesting, acceleration and forfeiture pursuant to
Section 8(F) of this Agreement and any applicable equity incentive plan.

 

		2.	Executive shall pay to the Bank Group upon request any
income taxes, unemployment tax, Medicare and FICA that may be required to be submitted by the Bank Group to the Internal Revenue
Service in connection with the grant or exercise of any such option shares.

 

    	 	 	 

     

    

 

EXHIBIT B

 

To

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

Between

 

 

 

And

 

RANDALL A. EZELL

 

R.A. Ezell, Inc.

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