Gladstone Commercial Corporation Appoints Chief Investment Officer
Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD) appointed EJ Wislar as Chief Investment Officer effective July 12, 2022. Wislar, who joined in 2018, continues to lead the Southeast and Northeast regions overseeing acquisitions and asset management. The company also announced Buzz Cooper as the sole President, succeeding Bob Cutlip, who retired. Cooper, a key figure since 2001, will focus on net leased real estate acquisitions and corporate strategy. Gladstone's portfolio includes 131 properties across 27 states, covering approximately 16.4 million square feet.
- EJ Wislar's promotion may lead to enhanced leadership and focused investment strategies.
- Buzz Cooper's appointment as sole President consolidates leadership, potentially streamlining decision-making.
- Bob Cutlip's retirement may create a gap in leadership continuity, raising concerns about strategic direction.
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / July 13, 2022 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial" or the "Company") announced that its board of directors appointed EJ Wislar as its Chief Investment Officer, effective July 12, 2022. Mr. Wislar joined the Company in 2018 and will continue to serve as Head of the Southeast and Northeast Regions, where he is responsible for acquisitions, asset management and the Profit & Loss of the regions. Mr. Wislar has over nine years of experience in the commercial lending industry and the commercial real estate industry and is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and member of NAIOP.
"We are very pleased to elevate EJ to the role of Chief Investment Officer and look forward to his continued leadership and contributions to our Company," said David Gladstone, CEO of Gladstone Commercial.
In addition, on July 1, 2022, Buzz Cooper became the sole President of the Company, following the previously announced retirement of Bob Cutlip. Prior to Mr. Cutlip's retirement, he and Mr. Cooper served as Co-Presidents since January of this year. Mr. Cooper joined the Gladstone Companies at their inception in June 2001. During his tenure, Mr. Cooper has been responsible for acquiring the majority of the Company's portfolio. He is focused on the executive oversight of the sourcing net leased real estate acquisitions as well as portfolio and corporate strategy.
About Gladstone Commercial (Nasdaq:GOOD)
Gladstone Commercial is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States. As of March 31, 2022, Gladstone Commercial's real estate portfolio consisted of 131 properties located in 27 states, totaling approximately 16.4 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.
For Broker Submittals:
| South Central: | Southeast/Northeast: |
| Buzz Cooper | EJ Wislar |
| President | Chief Investment Officer |
| (703) 287-5815 | (703) 462-1027 |
| Buzz.Cooper@gladstonecompanies.com | EJ.Wislar@gladstonecompanies.com |
| Midwest/West: | |
| Ryan Carter | |
| Executive Vice President | |
| (571) 451-0019 | |
| Ryan.Carter@gladstonecompanies.com | |
Investor or Media Inquiries:
| Buzz Cooper | |
| President - Gladstone Commercial Corporation | |
| (703) 287-5815 | |
| Buzz.Cooper@gladstonecompanies.com | |
All statements contained in this press release, other than historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers should not rely upon forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties are disclosed under the captions "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" of Gladstone Commercial's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on February 15, 2022 and certain other filings we make with the SEC. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date made. Gladstone Commercial undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.
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SOURCE: Gladstone Commercial Corporation
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