MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) (“Gladstone Commercial”) announced today that Michael Sodo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2016.
Mr. Sodo most recently served as a CFO, Treasurer and Executive Vice President of VEREIT (NYSE:VER) from October 2014 through October 2015, having significant capital markets involvement, including relationships with investors, lenders, analysts, and rating agencies. Mr. Sodo, a Certified Public Accountant, started his career at KPMG in the audit function before spending 11 years at Capital Automotive (formerly Capital Automotive REIT) where he rose to Senior Vice President of Financial Reporting and Treasurer.
Bob Cutlip, President of Gladstone Commercial, remarked, “We are excited that Mike has joined our team. His many years of REIT accounting and treasury leadership combined with his active engagement of the rating agencies, lenders and investors will be a value-add for our vision to increase shareholder wealth during the years ahead.”
About Gladstone Commercial Corporation (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. Gladstone Commercial’s real estate portfolio consists of 97 properties located in 24 states, totaling approximately 11.0 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.
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