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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Exhibit 10.1    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of January&nbsp;16, 2002 by and between PriceSmart,&nbsp;Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Employer"), and William Naylon, ("Executive"). </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>RECITALS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employer
currently employs Executive as Executive Vice President and desires to employ Executive as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Employer. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive
desires to accept such position upon the terms and subject to the conditions herein provided. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Agreement replaces and supercedes the Employment Agreement dated February&nbsp;1, 2000, a First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January&nbsp;24, 2001,
and a Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated June&nbsp;1, 2001. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>TERMS AND CONDITIONS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and mutual covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE I<BR>  EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Position and Duties.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive shall serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of
Employer. Executive shall have such duties and authority as are customary for, and commensurate with, such position, and such other related duties and authority as may from time to time be delegated
or assigned to him by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors of Employer. Executive shall discharge his duties in a diligent and professional manner. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside Business Activities Precluded.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During his employment, Executive shall devote his full energies,
interest, abilities and productive time to the performance of this Agreement. Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of Employer, perform other services of any kind or engage in any
other business activity, with or without compensation, that would interfere with the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of Employer,
engage in any activity adverse to Employer's interests. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Place of Employment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, during the Employment Term (as defined
in Section&nbsp;3.1 below) Executive shall perform the services he is required to perform under this Agreement at Employer's offices located in Miami, Florida; provided, however, that Executive
shall periodically travel to (and perform services at) San Diego, California and other locations of Employer's business. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE II<BR>  COMPENSATION    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of
$235,000 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in </FONT></P>

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equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonus.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the Employment Term Executive shall be entitled to participate in Employer's Bonus Plan. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Benefits.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive shall be entitled to participate in and receive benefits under Employer's standard
company benefits practices and plans for officers of Employer, including medical insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, profit sharing and retirement plan, and Employer's other
plans, subject to and on a basis consistent with the terms, conditions and overall administration of such practices and plans. Employer may from time to time in its sole discretion grant such
additional compensation or benefits to Executive as it deems proper and desirable. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expenses.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the term of his employment hereunder, Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt
reimbursement for all reasonable business-related expenses incurred by him, in accordance with the policies and procedures from time to time adopted by Employer, provided that Executive properly
accounts for such business expenses in accordance with Employer policy. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deductions and Withholdings.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All amounts payable or which become payable under any provision of this
Agreement shall be subject to any deductions authorized by Executive and any deductions and withholdings required by law. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE III<BR>  TERM OF EMPLOYMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Term.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The term of Executive's employment hereunder shall commence on January 16, 2002 and shall continue
until January&nbsp;31, 2004 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided (the "Employment Term"). </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extension of Term.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Employment Term may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement signed by both
parties. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Early Termination by Executive.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Employer
written notice of his resignation ninety (90)&nbsp;days in advance; provided, however, that the Employer may determine upon receipt of such notice that the effective date of such resignation shall
be immediate or some time prior to the expiration of the ninety day notice period. Executive's employment shall terminate as of the effective date of his resignation as determined by Employer. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination for Cause.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to the expiration of the Employment Term, Executive's employment may be
terminated for Cause by Employer, immediately upon delivery of notice thereof. For these purposes, termination for "Cause" shall mean termination because of Executive's (a)&nbsp;repeated and
habitual failure to perform his duties or obligations hereunder; (b)&nbsp;engaging in any act that has a direct, substantial and adverse effect on Employer's interests; (c)&nbsp;personal
dishonesty, willful misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit; (d)&nbsp;intentional failure to perform his stated duties; (e)&nbsp;willful violation of any law, rule or
regulation which materially adversely affects his ability to discharge his duties or has a direct, substantial and adverse effect on Employer's interests; (f)&nbsp;any material breach of this
contract by Executive; or (g)&nbsp;conduct authorizing termination under Cal. Labor Code &sect; 2924. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination Due to Death or Disability.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive's employment hereunder shall terminate immediately upon
his death. In the event that by reason of injury, illness or other physical or mental impairment Executive shall be: (a)&nbsp;completely unable to perform his services hereunder for more than three
(3)&nbsp;consecutive months, or (b)&nbsp;unable to perform his services hereunder for fifty percent (50%) or more of the normal working days throughout six (6)&nbsp;consecutive months, then
Employer may terminate Executive's employment hereunder immediately upon delivery of notice thereof. Executive's </FONT></P>

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beneficiaries, estate, heirs, representatives, or assigns, as appropriate, shall be entitled to the proceeds, if any, due under any Employer-paid life insurance policy held by Executive,
as determined by and in accordance with the terms of any such policy, as well as any vested benefits and accrued vacation benefits. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE IV<BR>  BENEFITS AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits Upon Termination.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon termination of this Agreement under Section&nbsp;3.3 (Early Termination by
Executive), Section&nbsp;3.4 (Termination for Cause) or Section&nbsp;3.5 (Termination Due to Death or Disability), all salary and benefits of Executive hereunder shall cease immediately. Upon
termination of this Agreement by Employer for any reason other than those set forth in Section&nbsp;3.4 or Section&nbsp;3.5, Executive shall be entitled to the continuation of Executive's base
salary for one (1)&nbsp;year, payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. If this Agreement is not terminated, then, upon expiration of the Employment Term,
and if Executive's employment by Employer does not thereafter continue upon mutually agreeable terms, Executive shall be entitled to continuation of Executive's base salary for one (1)&nbsp;year,
payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period; provided, however, that Employer's obligation to pay such
installments after expiration of the Employment Term shall be reduced by the amount of employment compensation (if any) received by Executive from a subsequent employer of Executive during said one
(1)&nbsp;year. During the period of this severance pay, Executive shall cooperate with Employer in providing for the orderly transition of Executive's duties and responsibilities to other
individuals, as reasonably request by Employer. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rights Against Employer.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The benefits payable under this Article&nbsp;IV are exclusive, and no amount
shall become payable to any person (including the Executive) by reason of termination of employment for any reason, with or without Cause, except as provided in this Article&nbsp;IV. Employer shall
not be obligated to segregate any of its assets or procure any investment in order to fund the benefits payable under this Article&nbsp;IV. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE V<BR>  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive acknowledges that Employer holds as confidential, and Executive may have access to during the
Employment Term, certain information and knowledge respecting the intimate and confidential affairs of Employer in the various phases of its business, including, but not limited to, trade secrets,
data and know-how, improvements, inventions, techniques, marketing plans, strategies, forecasts, pricing information, and customer lists. During his employment by Employer and thereafter,
Executive shall not directly or indirectly disclose such information to any person or use any such information, except as required in the course of his employment during the Employment Term. All
records, files, keys, documents, and the like relating to Employer's business, which Executive shall prepare, copy or use, or come into contact with, shall be and remain Employer's sole property,
shall not be removed from Employer's premises without its written consent, and shall be returned to Employer upon the termination of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE VI<BR>  GENERAL PROVISIONS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire Agreement.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement contains the entire understanding and sole and entire agreement between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, negotiations and discussions between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter covered
hereby. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone </FONT></P>

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acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding. This Agreement may not be
modified or amended by oral agreement, but rather only by an agreement in writing signed by Employer and by Executive which specifically states the intent of the parties to amend this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assignment and Binding Effect.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither this Agreement nor the rights or obligations hereunder shall be
assignable by Executive. Employer may assign this Agreement to any successor or affiliate of Employer, and upon such assignment any such successor or affiliate shall be deemed substituted for Employer
upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof. In the event of any merger of Employer or the transfer of all (or substantially all) of Employer's assets, the provisions of this Agreement shall
be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the surviving business entity or the business entity to which such assets shall be transferred. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arbitration.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The parties hereto agree that any and all disputes (contract, tort, or statutory, whether under
federal, state or local law) between Executive and Employer (including Employer's employees, officers, directors, stockholders, members, managers and representatives) arising out of Executive's
employment with Employer, the termination of that employment, or this Agreement, shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration. Such arbitration shall take place in the County of San Diego, and
may be compelled and enforced according to the California Arbitration Act (Code of Civil Procedure &sect;&sect; 1280 </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>et seq</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.). Unless the
parties mutually agree otherwise, such arbitration shall be conducted before the American Arbitration Association, according to its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the award the arbitrator
renders may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the parties. Arbitration shall be initiated in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Waiver.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No waiver of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise,
in any one or more instances shall be deemed or be construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term, provision or condition, or as a waiver of any other term, provision or condition of
this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Governing Law; Rules of Construction.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement has been negotiated and executed in, and shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of, the State of California. Captions of the several Articles and Sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall not
be considered or referred to in resolving questions of interpretation with respect to this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.6</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notices.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed
to be properly given when personally served in writing, or when deposited in the United States mail, postage pre-paid, addressed to Employer or Executive at his last known address. Each
party may change its address by written notice in accordance with this Section. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.7</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severability.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any provision of this Agreement shall be
held to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of the provisions or enforceable parts hereof shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the fullest
extent permitted by law. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attorneys' Fees.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event of any arbitration or litigation brought to enforce or interpret any part of
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, as well as all other litigation costs and expenses as an element of damages. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.9</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior Agreements.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement supercedes and replaces the Foreign Assignment Agreement dated
April&nbsp;17, 1998 and the First Amendment to Foreign Assignment Agreement dated March&nbsp;31, 1999, between Executive and Ventures Services,&nbsp;Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Employer,
as well as the Employment Agreement dated February&nbsp;1, 2000, the First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January&nbsp;24, 2001, and the Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated
June&nbsp;1, 2001. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto as of the date first above written.   </FONT></P>

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PRICESMART, INC.</FONT></TD>
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Name: /s/ William Naylon</FONT></TD>
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By: /s/ Gilbert A. Partida</FONT></TD>
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Name: Gilbert A. Partida</FONT></TD>
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Its: Chief Executive Officer</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_1">Exhibit 10.1</A></FONT><BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_2">EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_3">RECITALS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_4">TERMS AND CONDITIONS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_5">ARTICLE I EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_6">ARTICLE II COMPENSATION</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_7">ARTICLE III TERM OF EMPLOYMENT</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_8">ARTICLE IV BENEFITS AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_9">ARTICLE V CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ke1563_10">ARTICLE VI GENERAL PROVISIONS</A></FONT><BR>
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