Glimcher Names Ward A. Kampf
Vice President, Leasing
Columbus, OH – November 10, 2009 – Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE:GRT), —
one of the country's premier retail REITs today announced the appointment of Ward A. Kampf, as Vice President, Leasing, effective Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
Mr. Kampf most recently served as President, Retail Leasing for Thomas Enterprises, Inc., a Newman, GA based real estate company specializing in lifestyle centers as well as retail, hotel, residential and office developments. Mr. Kampf directed all aspects of retail leasing, including management of the leasing team, overseeing strategic merchandising plans, and reviewing new sites for development. Before joining Glimcher, Mr. Kampf held senior roles at Gap, Inc, General Growth Properties, and others.
“We are pleased that Ward will be joining our leasing team,” stated Thomas J. (T.J.) Drought, Jr., Senior Vice President, Director of Leasing for Glimcher. “He has a proven track record of strategic leasing implementation and management. His skills will be an asset to the future growth and development of our company,” added Mr. Drought.
Mr. Kampf is an active member of The Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers. He received dual Bachelor of Art degrees in marketing and history from Southern Methodist University.
About Glimcher Realty Trust
Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of enclosed regional and super-regional malls.
Glimcher Realty Trust’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GRT.” Glimcher Realty Trust’s Series F and Series G preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “GRT-F” and “GRT-G,” respectively. Glimcher Realty Trust is a component of the Russell 2000 Index, representing small cap stocks, and the Russell 3000 Index, representing the broader market.
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