8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2020

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Virginia	001-38817	81-2871064
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
10089 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA		22030
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (703) 481-4567

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	MNSB	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 15, 2020, MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a new employment agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company’s President, Charles C. Brockett, pursuant to which Mr. Brockett will continue to serve as the Company’s President.  The term of the Agreement commences on July 15, 2020 and runs through December 31, 2021, unless sooner terminated or extended under the terms of the Agreement. Mr. Brockett’s prior employment agreement with MainStreet Bank was replaced and superseded by the new Agreement. A copy of the Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Brockett’s duties and responsibilities are outlined in Exhibit A to the Agreement.

As compensation while employed under the Agreement, Mr. Brockett will receive an initial annual base salary of $160,004.00. Mr. Brockett continues to be eligible to receive bonus and equity awards commensurate with his role as an officer of the Company and as determined by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. During the term of his employment, Mr. Brockett will be entitled to participate in the Company’s health and disability plans and group term insurance policy.

The Agreement provides for customary non-competition, non-solicitation and employee no-hire covenants that apply during the term of Mr. Brockett’s employment and for a period of twelve months thereafter and a perpetual confidentiality covenant.

In addition, the Agreement provides that, if during the one year period following a Change of Control. (as defined in the Agreement) Mr. Brockett’s employment is terminated either by the Company without cause or by Mr. Brockett for good reason, Mr. Brockett will be entitled to receive a severance payment equal to 200% of his than current annual base salary.  In the event of termination of employment by the Company without cause or by Mr. Brockett for good reason, absent a change in control transaction, Mr. Brockett would be eligible to receive severance pay equal to his base salary for the remaining term of the Agreement, but for a period of not less than six months.

Effective as of July 15, 2020, Mr. Brockett resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of MainStreet Bank (the “Bank”) and as President of the Bank. Mr. Brockett will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company with a term expiring in 2021.

Also effective as of July 15, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Bank appointed Abdul Hersiburane to serve as President and a director of the Bank. Mr. Hersiburane was elected as a director to fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Brockett’s resignation.

Mr. Brockett’s new Agreement and resignation and Mr. Hersiburane’s election as President and a director of the Bank were announced by the Company in a press release dated July 20, 2020, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
10.1	MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. employment agreement dated July 15, 2020
99.1	MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. news release dated July 20, 2020

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	Company Name
Date: July 20, 2020	By:	/s/ Thomas J. Chmelik
		Name: Thomas J. Chmelik
		Title: Chief Financial Officer

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 15th day of July, 2020 (“Effective Date”), by and between MAINSTREET BANCSHARES, INC., a Virginia chartered company (“Company”) and parent corporation of MainStreet Bank, a Virginia chartered bank (the “Bank”), and CHARLES C. BROCKETT  (the “Executive”).  This Agreement collectively refers to the Company and the Executive as the “Parties,” and separately may refer to either one of them as a “Party.”

RECITALS

R-1.The Company is a registered bank holding company and is engaged in the ownership of the Bank with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, serving the Washington D. C. Metropolitan area.

R-2.The Executive has been involved in the management of the business and affairs of the Company and the Bank since 2016, and, therefore, possesses managerial experience, knowledge, skills and expertise in such type of business.

R-3.The continued employment of the Executive by the Company is in the best interests of the Company, the Bank and the Executive.

R-4.The Parties have mutually agreed upon the terms and conditions of the Executive’s continued employment with the Company as hereinafter set forth effective as of July 15, 2020, as follows:

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of this Agreement’s Recitals, the mutual promises and undertakings of the Parties as hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration which the Parties hereby agree is sufficient, the Parties covenant and agree as follows:

Section 1.  Employment.

(a)The Executive shall continue to be employed as the President of the Company (“Executive Position”) on the Effective Date.   The Executive shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and shall continue to be managed by the Chief Executive Officer consistent with the terms of this Agreement.  The Executive’s duties, responsibilities and authority as the President of the Company shall be as set forth at Exhibit A to this Agreement.  Additionally, in exercising his duties, the Executive shall have such authority and discretion to make decisions binding upon the Company as are reasonable and consistent with the good faith discharge of duties set forth in this Agreement and the policies established by the Board of Directors or the Company’s Chief Executive Officer from time to time.  The Company shall cover as an insured person the Executive for all applicable director and officer liability insurance provided to other similarly situated executives of the Company.

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(b)References in this Agreement to services rendered for the Company and compensation and benefits payable or provided by the Company shall include services rendered for and compensation and benefits payable or provided by any Affiliate.  References in this Agreement to the “Company” also shall mean and refer to each Affiliate for which the Executive performs services on behalf of the Company.  References in this Agreement to an “Affiliate” shall mean any business entity that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by the Company.

(c)The relationship between the Company and the Executive shall be that of an employer and an employee.  The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer shall have the sole authority to set and establish terms, conditions and standards of employment applicable to the Executive subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Effective as of July 15, 2020, the Executive shall resign as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and as President and an employee of the Bank.  Effective as of July 15, 2020, the Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company with a term expiring in 2021and as an employee and President of the Company.    

(d)Executive shall perform his duties at the Company’s offices in Fairfax County, Virginia or remotely as may be agreed upon between the Executive and the Chief Executive Officer. The Executive shall travel for business reasons from time to time as is reasonably necessary for the performance of his duties hereunder.

(e)Upon the resignation or termination of employment of the Executive as an officer and employee of the Company for any reason, the Executive hereby agrees and acknowledges that this Agreement shall constitute such individual’s letter of resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and all related entities of the Company and the Bank, effective as of the date of such termination of employment.

Section 2.  Term.  The Term of this Agreement shall commence on July 15, 2020,and shall continue until December 31, 2021, unless sooner terminated or extended under the terms of this Agreement (the “ Term”).  

Section 3.  Exclusive Service. The Executive shall devote his best efforts and substantial time and attention to rendering services on behalf of the Company in furtherance of its best interests, except for any period or periods of time during which the Executive’s ability to discharge any of such duties and responsibilities and devote such time and attention are impaired as a result of a mental or physical disability of his, or he is on vacation, holiday or other leave, or as otherwise agreed by the Chief Executive Officer. It is anticipated that the Executive shall render professional services to the Company regularly approximating twenty hours or more per week.  The Executive shall comply with all written policies, standards and regulations of the Company now or hereafter promulgated and communicated to the Executive, and shall perform his duties under this Agreement to the best of his abilities and in accordance with standards of conduct generally applicable to senior executive officers of similarly situated companies.  The obligations of this Section 3 shall not be construed to mean that the Executive shall not be a director of any other corporation, or be associated in any way whatsoever with any educational, charitable, civic,

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social, recreational, youth, sports or other organization or endeavor; provided, however, during the time of his employment under this Agreement, the Executive shall not serve as an employee, officer or director of any other entity or corporation without the affirmative and prior approval of the Board of Directors in its discretion after full disclosure provided by the Executive, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld in the absence of the Board’s identification of concern regarding the existence of an inherent conflict or potential conflict.  

Section 4.  Salary and Other Compensation.

(a)Base Salary. As compensation while employed hereunder, the Executive, during his faithful performance under this Agreement, shall receive an initial annual base salary of $160,004.00 (the “Base Salary”).

(b)Clawback.  Executive agrees that any incentive compensation (as determined by the Company) that Executive receives from the Company or any Affiliate pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise is subject to repayment to (i.e., clawback or recoupment) the Company or any Affiliate as required by federal law and on such basis as the Company determines.  Except where offset of, or recoupment from, compensation covered by Code Section 409A (as defined in Section 21) is prohibited by Code Section 409A, to the extent allowed by law and as determined by the Company, Executive agrees that such repayment may, in the discretion of the Company, be accomplished by withholding of future compensation to be paid to Executive by the Company or any Affiliate.  Any recovery of compensation covered by Code Section 409A shall be implemented in a manner which complies with Code Section 409A.

(c)The Company will pay to the Executive the Base Salary as provided in Section 4(a)in appropriate installments to conform to the Company’s regular payroll dates which shall be at least monthly.  Further, the Company will pay to the Executive the Base Salary and all other amounts set forth in this Agreement less appropriate deductions as required by law, or otherwise permitted by the Executive.  The Company shall also withhold and remit to the proper party any amounts agreed to in writing by the Company and the Executive for participation in any corporate sponsored benefit plans for which a contribution is required.

(d)Except as otherwise expressly set forth hereunder, no compensation shall be paid pursuant to this Agreement in respect of any month or portion thereof subsequent to any termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company.

Section 5.  Corporate Benefit Plans.

(a)General.  In addition to those matters set forth in this Agreement, during his employment hereunder, the Executive and, to the extent applicable, Executive’s spouse, legal dependents and beneficiaries shall be entitled to participate in or become a participant in all employee benefit plans and programs, including improvements or modifications of the same, maintained by the Company (including but not limited to the benefits of certain pension and other retirement benefit plans, profit sharing, stock option, or other plans, benefits, and privileges) and available to other employees of the Company.    

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(b)Vacation and Other Leave.  Upon execution of this Agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to accrue and receive compensation for paid vacation leave at the rate of four hours per day for each of twenty-five (25) days of paid vacation annually (the “Vacation Leave”).  The Executive shall further be entitled to paid leave of four hours per day for the number of paid holidays and leaves for illness or temporary disability in accordance with the Company’s leave policies.  

(c)Health and Disability Insurance.  During the term of his employment, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in the medical (including hospitalization), dental, life and disability plans, to the extent offered by the Company, and in amounts consistent with the Company’s policy, for other senior executive officers of the Company, with premiums for all such insurance for the Executive and his dependents to be paid by the Company in accordance with normal payroll practices, but at least monthly.

(d)Life Insurance.  The Company will obtain, and maintain at all times during the term of the Executive’s employment, a group term insurance policy on the Executive’s life in an amount equal to two times his base salary under the Virginia Bankers Association group term life insurance program.  The Company will pay the premiums on this policy in accordance with normal payroll practices but at least monthly.  The Executive will have the right to designate the beneficiary of the policy.

Section 6.  Expense Reimbursement.

(a)General. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable and documented business expenses incurred in the conduct of the Company’s business.  Such expenses will include business meals, out-of-town lodging and travel expenses, excluding travel between Virginia and Florida and lodging in Virginia, and memberships in professional organizations and costs to attend meetings and conventions of business-appropriate organizations and associations necessary to promote the business affairs of the Company.  The Executive agrees to timely submit records and receipts and, as may be required by the Board of Directors, explanations of reimbursable items and agrees that the Company can adopt reasonable rules and policies regarding such reimbursement.  The Company agrees to make prompt payment to the Executive following receipt and verification of such reports.  

(b)Reimbursements and In-kind Benefits.  All reimbursements and in-kinds benefits payable under this Agreement shall be made in accordance with the Company’s written policies.  If any reimbursement or in-kind benefit is subject to Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) Section 409A (as defined in Section 21), then such reimbursement or in-kind benefit shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 21, including the timing of payment and other provisions set forth in Section 21(d).

Section 7.  Termination and Termination Benefits.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2, the Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate under the following circumstances and shall be subject to the following provisions:

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(a)Death.  If the Executive dies during the term of this Agreement, the Company shall continue to pay to the Executive’s estate an amount equal to the Executive’s then current Base Salary for one month after the Executive’s death with such payments to be made on the same periodic dates as salary payments would have been made to the Executive had he not died.  In addition, the Company shall pay to the estate of the Executive within 60 days of the Executive’s death, any unpaid compensation or benefits, including accrued annual bonus, if any, which otherwise would have been payable to the Executive through the end of the month in which his death occurs. In addition, upon the death of the Executive during the term of this Agreement, all of Executive’s unvested equity awards that were granted to the Executive by the Company as compensation and that have not previously been forfeited, exercised or settled will immediately vest upon the Executive’s death notwithstanding any provision in an equity award agreement to the contrary.

(b)Disability.  The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder, after having established the Executive’s Disability, by giving to the Executive written notice of the Company’s intention to terminate the Executive’s employment for Disability.  The Executive’s employment with the Company shall terminate effective on the 90th day after the Executive’s receipt of such notice if within 90 days after such receipt the Executive shall fail to return to the substantial performance of the time requirements and essential functions of his position.  If the Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated due to the Executive’s Disability, then all compensation and benefits payable to the Executive shall cease on the date of termination; provided, however, that the Company shall pay to the Executive within 60 days of the date of termination any accrued but unpaid compensation, including accrued annual bonus, if any, which otherwise would have been payable to the Executive through the date of termination. In addition, all of Executive’s unvested equity awards that were granted to the Executive by the Company as compensation and that have not previously been forfeited, exercised or settled will immediately vest on the date of termination notwithstanding any provision in an equity award agreement to the contrary.

(c)Termination by the Company For Cause.  The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder For Cause, in which event the Company may elect to terminate the Executive’s employment immediately or upon the expiration of a set period not to exceed 30 days, as set forth in a written notice to the Executive.  During any such period between the Executive’s receipt of such notice and the date of termination, the Executive may be relieved of his duties as specified herein and assigned alternate duties by the Board of Directors. If the Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated by the Company For Cause, then all compensation and benefits payable to the Executive shall cease on the date of termination; provided, however, that the Company shall pay to the Executive within 60 days of the date of termination any accrued but unpaid compensation, including accrued annual bonus, if any, which otherwise would have been payable to the Executive through the date of termination.

(d)Termination by the Company Without Cause.  The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder Without Cause, in which event the Company may elect to terminate the Executive’s employment immediately or upon the expiration of a set period not to exceed 30 days, as set forth in a written notice to the Executive.  During any period between the

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Executive’s receipt of such notice and the date of termination, the Executive may be relieved of his duties as specified herein and assigned alternate duties by the Board of Directors.

(i) If the Company terminates the Executive’s employment hereunder Without Cause and not within one year following a Change of Control, then, subject to Section 7(f), the Executive shall receive, in a lump sum on the 60^th day following the date of termination, an amount equal to his then current Base Salary for the remaining term of the Agreement, but in no event for a period of less than six months.   In addition, all of Executive’s unvested equity awards that were granted to the Executive by the Company as compensation and that have not previously been forfeited, exercised or settled will immediately vest on the date of termination notwithstanding any provision in an equity award agreement to the contrary.  All benefits shall cease on the date of termination.  

(ii)  If the Company terminates the Executive’s employment hereunder Without Cause within one year following a Change of Control, then, subject to Section 7(f), the Executive shall receive, in a lump sum on the 60^th day following the date of termination, an amount equal to 200% of his then current Base Salary following such date of termination of employment.  In addition, all of Executive’s unvested equity awards that were granted to the Executive by the Company as compensation and that have not previously been forfeited, exercised or settled will immediately vest on the date of termination notwithstanding any provision in an equity award agreement to the contrary. All benefits shall cease on the date of termination.

(e)Termination by the Executive.  The Executive may terminate his employment hereunder by written notice to the Company effective not less than 60 days after the Company’s receipt of such notice; provided, however, that subsequent to receipt of such notice, the Executive may be relieved of his duties and assigned alternate duties by the Board of Directors.

(i)Termination by the Executive For Good Reason and Not Within One Year Following Change of Control.  If the Executive terminates his employment hereunder For Good Reason and not within one year following a Change of Control, then he shall receive the same compensation and benefits upon termination (including accelerated vesting of equity awards) that he would receive if he were terminated Without Cause and not within one year following a Change of Control as specified in Section 7(d)(i).

(ii)Termination by the Executive For Good Reason Within One Year Following Change of Control.  If the Executive terminates his employment hereunder For Good Reason within one year following a Change of Control, he shall receive the same compensation and benefits upon termination (including accelerated vesting of equity awards) that he would receive if he were terminated Without Cause within one year following a Change of Control as specified in Section 7(d)(ii).

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(iii)Termination by the Executive other than For Good Reason. If the Executive terminates his employment hereunder other than For Good Reason, then all compensation and benefits payable to the Executive shall cease on the date of termination; provided, however, that the Company shall pay to the Executive within 60 days of the date of termination any accrued but unpaid compensation, including accrued annual bonus, if any, which otherwise would have been payable to the Executive through the date of termination.  

(f)Limitations on Termination Compensation.Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary:

(i) If the Executive is at anytime in breach of either Section 10 or Section 11 of this Agreement, then the Executive shall not thereafter be entitled to receive any amounts payable pursuant to Section 7(d)(i), 7(d)(ii), 7(e)(i) or 7(e)(ii) (“Termination Compensation”), and none of the Executive’s unvested equity awards will be subject to accelerated vesting.  In addition, if such breach occurs within 12 months following the date of termination, the Executive shall repay to the Company any Termination Compensation received and all vested stock previously received as compensation, and any outstanding equity awards that were granted to the Executive by the Company as compensation will be forfeited to the Company.

(ii) If the Executive engages in any activity seeking to establish a Competitive Business in the Trade Area during the Non-Compete Period (as defined in Section 11(a) below), the Executive shall not be entitled to any Termination Compensation, the Executive shall repay to the Company any Termination Compensation received and all vested stock previously received as compensation, and any outstanding equity awards that were granted to the Executive by the Company as compensation will be forfeited to the Company.

(iii) The Company shall not be required to make payment of the Termination Compensation or any portion thereof to the extent such payment is prohibited by applicable banking regulations or to the extent that any other governmental approval of the payment required by law is not received.

(g)Definitions.For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

(i)“Cause” shall mean:

(1) Gross incompetence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of a material fiduciary duty owed to the Company;

(2) Conviction of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, commission of an act of embezzlement or fraud against the Company or any subsidiary

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or Affiliate thereof, the commission of repeated misdemeanors, or other willful misconduct that materially adversely affects the business or reputation of the Company;

(3) Failure to cure a material breach by the Executive of a material term of this Agreement within 10 days after written notice of the breach;

(4) Deliberate dishonesty of the Executive with respect to the Company or any subsidiary or Affiliate thereof; or

(5) Permanent disbarment or suspension of the Executive by any regulatory body or agency lasting more than sixty (60) days.

(ii) Change of Control.  “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events:

(1) Merger: The Bank or the Company merges into or consolidates with another entity, or merges another bank or corporation into the Bank or the Company, and as a result, less than a majority of the combined voting power of the resulting corporation immediately after the merger or consolidation is held by persons who were stockholders of the Bank or the Company immediately before the merger or consolidation;

(2) Acquisition of Significant Share Ownership: A person or persons acting in concert has or have become the beneficial owner of 25% or more of a class of the Bank’s or the Company’s voting securities; provided, however, this clause (2) shall not apply to beneficial ownership of the Bank’s or the Company’s voting shares held in a fiduciary capacity by an entity of which the Bank or the Company directly or indirectly beneficially owns 50% or more of its outstanding voting securities;

(3) Change in Board Composition: Individuals who constitute the Bank’s or the Company’s Board of Directors on the Effective Date hereof (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof, provided that any person becoming a director subsequent to the Effective Date whose election was approved by a vote of at least three-quarters of the directors comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered, for purposes of this clause (3), as though he or she was a member of the Incumbent Board; or

(4) Sale of Assets: The Bank or the Company sells to a third party all or substantially all of its assets.

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The definition of Change of Control shall be construed to be consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.

(iii) “Disability” means either (i) disability which after the expiration of more than 13 consecutive weeks after its commencement is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected and paid for by the Company or its insurers, and acceptable to the Executive or his legal representative, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or (ii) disability as defined in the policy of disability insurance maintained by the Company or its Affiliates for the benefit of the Executive, whichever may be more favorable to the Executive.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

(iv)“For Good Reason” shall mean:

(1)Except as provided herein, the assignment of duties and responsibilities to the Executive by the Company which are inconsistent with the position referred to in Section 1(a) above or which result in the Executive’s having significantly less authority or responsibility than he has on the date hereof as set forth at Exhibit A, without his advanced and express written consent;

(2) A reduction by the Company of the Executive’s Base Salary unless salaries for all employees are reduced, and the Executive’s salary is reduced proportionately;

(3) Failure to cure a material breach by the Company of a material term of this Agreement after 30 days written notice of the breach;

(4) Failure by any successor entity (an entity that assumes the assets or business of the Company pursuant toan acquisition of any kind including, without limitation, acquisition of assets or merger) to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in its entirety; or

(8)The occurrence of a Change of Control.

(v) “Without Cause” shall mean termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder by the Company for any reason other than upon Disability or Termination For Cause.

Section 8.Other Provisions Relating to Termination.

(a)Notwithstanding the termination of the Executive’s employment pursuant to any provision of this Agreement, the Parties shall be required to carry out any provisions of this Agreement which contemplate performance by them subsequent to such termination.  In addition,

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no termination shall affect any liability or other obligation of either Party which shall have accrued prior to such termination, including, but not limited to, any liability, loss or damage on account of breach, subject to the limitation on damages set forth below.  Except as otherwise provided herein, no termination of employment shall terminate the obligation of the Company to make payments of any vested benefits provided hereunder or the obligations of the Executive under Sections 10, 11, and 12.

(b)Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Executive acknowledges and agrees that the payment by the Company of the Termination Compensation shall constitute liquidated damages for, and shall be the Executive’s sole and exclusive remedy for, (1) the termination of the Executive by the Company Without Cause or (2) the occurrence of any fact or circumstance constituting Good Reason, including without limitation any breach of this Agreement by the Company.  The Parties agree that it would be difficult or impossible to ascertain damages in the event of a breach by the Company and, accordingly, the Parties have, through negotiation of this Agreement, established liquidated damages which they agree are a fair estimate of damages and not a penalty.

(c)It is the intention of the Parties that no payment be made or benefit provided to the Executive pursuant to this Agreement that would constitute an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and any regulations thereunder, thereby resulting in a loss of an income tax deduction by the Bank or the Company, or the imposition of an excise tax on the Executive under Section 4999 of the Code.  If the independent accountants serving as auditors for the Company on the date of a Change of Control (or any other accounting firm designated by the Company only because such determination by the auditors would be violative of auditor independence rules) determine that some or all of the payments or benefits scheduled under this Agreement, as well as any other payments or benefits on a Change of Control, would be nondeductible by the Bank or the Company under Section 280G of the Code, then the payments scheduled under this Agreement will be reduced to one dollar less than the maximum amount which may be paid without causing any such payment or benefit to be nondeductible.  The determination made as to the reduction of benefits or payments required hereunder by the independent accountants shall be binding on the Parties.  Any reduction of benefits or payments required to be made under this Section 8(c) will be taken pro rata in the following order: first from payments or benefits that are equity compensation and, if necessary, second from payments or benefits that are cash compensation.

(d)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no payments or benefits under this Agreement that are subject to Code Section 409A (as defined in Section 21) and that are to be paid upon the Executive’s termination of employment shall be paid or provided to the Executive until the Executive has experienced a “separation from service”, as described in Section 21(c).  Any such payments or benefits shall also be subject to the delay provisions in Section 21(c), if applicable.

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Section 9.  Suspension.

If the Executive is suspended and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Company’s affairs by a notice served pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, then the Company’s obligations under this Agreement shall be suspended as of the date of service unless the Executive’s suspension or prohibition is stayed by appropriate proceedings.  If the charges in the notice are dismissed, then the Company (i) will pay to the Executive all of the compensation withheld while the Company’s contract obligations were suspended, and (ii) reinstate (in whole) any of its obligations which were suspended.  Nothing in this Section 9 shall be construed to limit the Company’s right, pursuant to Section 7(g)(i)(5) to declare a suspension of the Executive lasting longer than sixty (60) days as Cause for termination.

Section 10.  Confidentiality/Nondisclosure. The Executive covenants and agrees that any and all information concerning the customers, businesses and services of the Bank or the Company of which he has knowledge or access as a result of his association with the Bankor the Company in any capacity (including, without limitation, information concerning the Company’s or the Bank’s trade secrets, business operations and operating methods, business records, customer lists or other customer information, research projects, costs, pricing, financial data, business plans and proposals, data and information the Bank or the Company receives in confidence from any other party and, or any other information which is treated as confidential by the Bank or the Company) (“Confidential Information”) is the sole and exclusive property of the Bank or the Company.  The Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly use, disseminate, disclose or publish  such Confidential Information to third parties other than in connection with the usual conduct of the business of the Bank or the Company.  Such information shall expressly include, but shall not be limited to, information concerning the Company’s or the Bank’s trade secrets, business operations, business records, customer lists or other customer information.  Upon termination of employment, the Executive shall deliver to the Company all originals and copies of documents, forms, records or other information in Executive’s possession, in whatever form it may exist, concerning the Company, the Bank or their  business, customers, products or services, without retaining any copies.  The Company shall have the right to review the Executive’s personal files, on demand, to evaluate compliance with this provision.  In construing this provision it is agreed that it shall be interpreted broadly so as to provide the Company and the Bank with the maximum protection.  This Section 10 shall not be applicable to any information which, through no misconduct or negligence of the Executive, has previously or subsequently been disclosed to the public by anyone other than the Executive.  The provisions of this Section 10 shall expressly survive termination of this Agreement for any reason, including breach of this Agreement by the Bank or the Company.

Section 11.  Covenants Not to Compete and Not to Solicit.

(a)The Executive covenants and agrees that during the term of his employment, and for a period of twelve (12) months from and after the date that the Executive ceases to be employed by the Company (the “Non-Compete Period”) for any reason other than for “cause”, he will not, directly or indirectly,  in any individual or representative capacity whatsoever  be directly or indirectly employed by a Competitive Business as an employee, consultant or in any other capacity to provide or undertake those duties customarily performed by any executive, including,

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but not limited to a president, chief executive officer, vice-president, or senior loan officer of the Bank anywhere within a thirty-five (35) air mile radius of any office operated by the Bank on the date the Executive’s employment terminates (the “Trade Area”);  Additionally, the Executive covenants and agrees that during the term of his employment, and for a period of twelve (12) months from and after the date that the Executive ceases to be employed by the Company for any reason, during the Non-Compete Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, in any individual or representative capacity whatsoever:   (i) solicit, or assist any other person or business entity in soliciting, any depositors or other customers of the Bank to make deposits in or to become customers of any other financial institution conducting a Competitive Business; or (ii) knowingly induce any individuals to terminate their employment with the Company or its Affiliates, each of the aforesaid activities described in this paragraph 11(a) being deemed a “Competitive Activity”.  The term “Competitive Business” means provision of those banking products and services that are substantially similar to those offered by the Bank on the date that the Executive’s employment terminates.  The Executive further agrees that if the Executive violates this Section 11 during the Non-Compete Period, the Non-Compete Period shall be extended by an amount of time equal to the length of the period of any such violation(s).

(b)The Executive hereby covenants and warrants that the covenants and restrictions set forth in Section 11(a) are the product of negotiation between the Executive and the Company and, in light of the Executive’s position, are reasonable (as to geographic scope, scope of activity, and duration) and necessary for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business interests, including the protection of the significant investment of the Company in developing, maintaining and expanding its business.  The Executive represents and warrants to the Bank and the Company that the covenants and restrictions set forth in Section 11(a) do not and will not unreasonably interfere with the Executive’s ability to earn a livelihood.  

Section 12.  Injunctive Relief, Damages, Etc.

(a)The Parties agree that in the event of any breach by the Executive of any of the provisions of Sections 10 or 11 that monetary damages alone will not adequately compensate the Company for its losses and, therefore, that it may seek any and all legal or equitable relief available to it, specifically including, but not limited to, injunctive relief.  The covenants contained in Sections 10 and 11 shall be construed and interpreted in any judicial proceeding to permit their enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by law.  Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that any provision of the covenants and restrictions set forth in Section 11 is unenforceable as being overbroad as to time, area or scope, then the Parties agree that they shall enter into an amendment to this Agreement for the purpose of rendering such provision enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.  The Parties acknowledge and agree that the foregoing obligation to amend this Agreement shall survive the entry of any order or decree finding Section 11 to be unenforceable.

(b)Nothing in this Section 12 will limit the right of a Party to obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction any equitable relief such as an injunction, nor shall this Section 12 be construed to impair or otherwise affect any indemnification rights either Party may have against the other arising under the Company’s articles of incorporation or bylaws or pursuant to any other written agreement between the Parties not superseded by this Agreement.

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Section 13.  Binding Effect/Assignability. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Executive and their respective heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, but neither this Agreement, nor any of the rights hereunder, shall be assignable by the Executive or any beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by the Executive.  The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, share exchange or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business, stock or assets of the Company (a “Successor Entity”), by agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Executive, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in its entirety.

Section 14.  Governing Law. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to its principles of conflict of laws.

Section 15.  The parties may enter into a separate indemnification agreement regarding the Executive’s status as a Company director and officer.

Section 16.  Invalid Provisions.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted.

Section 17.  Notices. Any and all notices, designations, consents, offers, acceptance or any other communications provided for herein (“Notices”) shall be given in writing and shall be deemed properly delivered if delivered in person or (i) in the case of Notices deliverable to the Company, by overnight delivery by a reputable carrier or in person to Corporate Counsel for MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., Edward Crosland, Esq., Special Counsel, Jones Walker LLP, 499 S Capitol St, SW, #600, Washington DC 20003; FAX # 202-434-4661 ,and (ii) in the case of Notices to the Executive, by overnight delivery by a reputable carrier, addressed  to his last known address.

Section 18.  Entire Agreement.

(a)This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.  Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Employment Agreement between the Executive and MainStreet Bank dated November 15, 2016 shall be deemed cancelled and nullified and of no further force and effect, and Executive shall be deemed to have resigned as a director of the Bank and as an officer and employee of the Bank without any requirement for the receipt of additional compensation with respect to such resignations.

(b)This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original copy of this Agreement, but all of which together shall evidence only one agreement.

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Section 19.  Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed by or on behalf of each of the Parties.  No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the person or Party to be charged.

Section 20.  Interpretation.  The meaning assigned to each term defined in this Agreement will be equally applicable to both the singular and the plural forms of the term.  Whenever the context may require, any pronoun will include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms.  The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and will not affect this Agreement’s interpretation.  Underscored references to Articles, Sections, Subsections, clauses, Exhibits or Schedules refer to those portions of this Agreement, and any underscored references to a Subsection or clause, unless otherwise identified, refer to the appropriate Subsection or clause within the same Section in which the reference occurs.  The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, then this Agreement will be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof will arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provisions of this Agreement.

Section 21.  Code Section 409A Compliance.

(a)The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and applicable guidance thereunder (“Code Section 409A”) or comply with an exemption from the application of Code Section 409A and, accordingly, all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Code Section 409A.

(b)Neither the Executive nor the Company shall take any action to accelerate or delay the payment of any monies and/or provision of any benefits in any matter which would not be in compliance with Code Section 409A.

(c)A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the form or timing of payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement under which (and to the extent) deferred compensation subject to Code Section 409A is paid, references to a “termination” or “termination of employment” or like references shall mean separation from service.  A “separation from service” shall not occur under Code Section 409A unless such Executive has completely severed his relationship with the Company or the Executive has permanently decreased his services to 20% or less of the average level of bona fide services over the immediately preceding 36 month period (or the full period if the Executive has been providing services for less than 36 months).  A leave of absence shall only trigger a termination of employment that constitutes a separation from service at the time required under Code Section 409A.  If the Executive is deemed on the date of separation from service with the Company to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment or

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benefit that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B), such payment or benefit shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s separation from service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death.  In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by the Company thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence.  On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s separation from service or, if earlier, on the date of the Executive’s death, all payments delayed pursuant to this Section 21 (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein.  If any cash payment is delayed under this Section 21, then interest shall be paid on the amount delayed calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive’s termination to the date of payment.

(d)With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits subject to Code Section 409A, except as permitted by Code Section 409A, (i) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, and (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits, provided during any taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year, provided that the foregoing clause (ii) shall not be violated with regard to expenses reimbursed under any arrangement covered by Code Section 105(b) solely because such expenses are subject to a limit related to the period the arrangement is in effect.  All reimbursements shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Company’s reimbursement policies but in no event later than the calendar year following the calendar year in which the related expense is incurred.

(e)If under this Agreement, an amount is to be paid in two or more installments, for purposes of Code Section 409A, each installment shall be treated as a separate payment.

(f)When, if ever, a payment under this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days (e.g., “payment shall be made within ten (10) days following the date of termination”), the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of the Company.

(g)Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement, the Company shall not be liable to the Executive if any payment or benefit which is to be provided pursuant to this Agreement and which is considered deferred compensation subject to Code Section 409A otherwise fails to comply with, or be exempt from, the requirements of Code Section 409A.

[Signatures appear on the following page]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be signed and sealed by its duly authorized officer and the Executive has hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first above written.

COMPANY:

MAINSTREET BANCSHARES, INC.

By: _/s/ Jeff W. Dick__________________ (SEAL)

         Jeff W. Dick

Its:  Chairman & CEO

ATTEST: _______________________

EXECUTIVE:

__/s/ Charles C. Brockett___________(SEAL)

CHARLES C. BROCKETT

WITNESS: ______________________

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EXHIBIT A:  

OUTLINE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

•         MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (“Company”) representative and voting member on MainStreet Bank management Officer’s Loan Committee (OLC)

•         Company representative and voting member on Bank management Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO)

•         Assist Executive Team with capital/debt raises

•         Assist Executive Team with analysis and assessment of corporate opportunities

•         Review Company Financial Reporting, including on Form 10-K’s and Form 10- Q’s

•         Participate in investor calls with CEO as and when available

•         Attend investor conferences with CEO as and when available

•         Attend combined Bank and Company board meetings and attend the following Board committee meetings:

o   Loan Committee (meets monthly)

o   Technology Committee (meets quarterly)

o   Executive Committee (meets when required)

•         Other duties and Special projects as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.  

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EX-99.1

		Exhibit 99.1
Press Release	Contact: Brian Baker
Hold for Release:  July 20, 2020 8:00 AM Eastern	(571) 375-1358

MainStreet Bank Appoints New President

Fairfax, Virginia – July 20, 2020 – MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNSB) parent company of MainStreet Bank announce the promotion of Abdul Hersiburane, Executive Vice President and Director of Business Banking, to the role of President.

Mr. Hersiburane replaces Charles (Chris) Brockett, who remains actively engaged at the parent company as a director and President.  

“Abdul has been extremely successful in assembling a team of high performing Business Bankers who are focused on building deposit and lending opportunities for the Bank,” said Chris Brockett, President and Director of MainStreet Bancshares, Inc.  “During my time working with Abdul, I saw his passion for moving MainStreet Bank forward, and I am excited to see that passion put to use on a broader scale throughout the Bank.”  

“Working with Chris and Jeff to build our branch-lite Bank has been an incredible journey,” said Abdul Hersiburane, President of MainStreet Bank.  “I am grateful for the creativity that they have afforded as we put together our high performing teams.  I am excited to continue this vision as we grow the Bank with our Business Bankers, Commercial Lenders, and the Payments team.”

Mr. Hersiburane (58) brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He started his banking career in 1984 in Somalia and moved to the United States in 1995.  Abdul worked as a Senior Financial Specialist and Financial Advisor with First Union Bank/Wachovia Bank from 1996 to 2006.  Abdul joined MainStreet Bank in 2007 as a Business Banker and with his drive and enthusiasm became the head of Business Banking in 2015.  Abdul has an MBA in Finance from Erasmus University in the Netherlands and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Accounting from Polytechnic University in Mogadishu.

“Over the past 13 years, Abdul has demonstrated a strong passion for our clients and customers,” said Jeff W. Dick, Chairman and CEO of MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. and MainStreet Bank. “Abdul’s leadership skills and infectious enthusiasm contributes not only to the success of the Bank but also to our clients’ success.”

About MainStreet Bank: MainStreet Bank operates seven branches in Herndon, Fairfax, Fairfax City, McLean, Leesburg, Clarendon and Washington, D.C. In addition, MainStreet Bank has 55,000 free ATMs and a fully integrated online and mobile banking solution.

The Bank is not restricted by a conventional branching system, as it can offer business customers the ability to Put Our Bank in Your Office^®. With robust and easy-to-use online business banking technology, MainStreet has “put our bank” in over 1,000 businesses in the metropolitan area.

MainStreet Bank has a full complement of payment system services for third party payment providers with nationally known market leaders on-staff ready to help payment providers create a solution perfect for their needs.

MainStreet Bank has a robust line of business and professional lending products, including government contracting lines of credit, commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, and commercial real estate.  MainStreet also works with the SBA to offer 7A and 504 lending solutions.  From sophisticated cash management to

enhanced mobile banking and instant-issue Debit Cards, MainStreet Bank is always looking for ways to improve its customer experience.    

MainStreet Bank was the first community bank in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to offer a full online business banking solution.  MainStreet Bank was also the first bank headquartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia to offer CDARS – a solution that provides multi-million-dollar FDIC insurance.  Further information on the Bank can be obtained by visiting its website at mstreetbank.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including our expectations with respect to future events that are subject to various risks and uncertainties.  The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursuant,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations include: fluctuation in market rates of interest and loan and deposit pricing, adverse changes in the overall national economy as well as adverse economic conditions in our specific market areas, maintenance and development of well-established and valued client relationships and referral source relationships, and acquisition or loss of key production personnel.