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Katzke & Morgenbesser LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in a broad array of executive compensation-related matters. We have extensive experience representing senior corporate executives and other management employees, companies, boards of directors and compensation committees with respect to complex and sensitive employment, severance, retirement, consulting, equity and other incentive compensation arrangements. Such representations are often in connection with public and private business combinations, acquisitions and divestitures for corporations and partnerships. Each of our named partners has more than twenty-five years of experience in executive compensation. As former partners at major New York and international law firms, we are uniquely situated to provide independent, high quality, focused and responsive service without the likelihood of potential conflicts of interest. Our Firm counsels clients primarily with respect to executive compensation-related matters. We routinely provide consulting, drafting and negotiation guidance to individuals, companies, boards of directors and compensation committees on a wide range of topics, including the following areas: - Employment, Severance, Retention and Consulting Agreements - Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and other Restrictive Covenants - Equity and Cash-based Incentive Compensation - Deferred Compensation Arrangements - Partnership Arrangements - Retirement Arrangements/SERPs - Rabbi Trusts and other Funding/Financing Vehicles - Change in Control Programs and Arrangements - Code Section Section 409A Reviews - Advisory Services to Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees
POLYWOOD is a leader in the outdoor furniture industry, known for creating products from recycled plastic materials. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Syracuse, Indiana, the company was the first to introduce outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics. POLYWOOD has expanded its operations with a second production and shipping facility in North Carolina. The companys mission emphasizes sustainability, focusing on both the production process and the materials used. POLYWOODs products, including the iconic Adirondack chair available in over 60 styles, are designed for durability and low maintenance. They are resistant to splintering, cracking, and rotting, and the company offers a 20-year lumber warranty. POLYWOOD also maintains a zero-waste mindset, recycling 99% of its waste stream. With over 1,550 employees, POLYWOOD operates a large manufacturing campus in Indiana. The company continues to innovate and expand its product lines, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the outdoor furniture sector.
At OPTIMUM, an architecture, furniture, and technology (A/F/T) products collective, were not defined by size or the number of product lines but by our unique design-thinking approach. We believe in solving workplace challenges by optimizing the integration of architecture, furniture, and technology to create seamless experiences for those who design, plan, deliver, and occupy spaces. What sets us apart is our focus on offering aesthetically appealing, high-performance products that balance design and cost-efficiency, along with our partnerships with flexible manufacturers who can customize solutions to meet specific needs. Success isnt about individual pieces; its about the synergy that happens when people, elements, and solutions come together, resulting in outcomes far greater than the sum of their parts. This philosophy drives everything we do at OPTIMUM as we enhance the environments where we live, work, learn, and heal.