Former Global Chief Operating Officer for Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI). Prior to his retirement in 2013, during his 36-year career with PREI, Mr. Taysom held various positions including Head of United States Transactions and Global Head of Transactions, among others, prior to completing his tenure as Global Chief Operating Officer ( COO ). He was a member of PREI s domestic and international investment committees and a member of the Global Management Committee and is a former member of ULI, the National Multi-Housing Council, and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM). Mr. Taysom brings many years of experience dealing with almost every facet of owning and operating commercial real estate. He is familiar with many of the markets in which our properties are located and has an extensive personal network of contacts throughout the real estate industry. In addition to his financial and budgetary responsibilities as COO of PREI, Mr. Taysom also participated with the management committee in formulating the strategic vision of the company including the review, approval, and responsibility for financial performance. This financial and operational experience makes him well suited to serve as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.