BETHESDA, Md., March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- First Potomac
Realty Trust (NYSE: FPO), a leading owner of office and business
park properties in the greater Washington, D.C. region, today announced the
promotion of Vikki Kayne to Vice
President of Marketing and Communications. Kayne served as First
Potomac's director of marketing and communications since starting
with the REIT in 2010.
"Vikki is a proven leader and has demonstrated her ability to
effectively support both corporate and property marketing and
communication efforts for the Company," stated Douglas Donatelli, CEO of First Potomac Realty
Trust. "We look forward to her continued efforts in supporting the
growth and success of First Potomac as we further expand in the
Washington, D.C. region."
Kayne has over 22 years experience with marketing and
communications in the commercial real estate industry and has
worked for several Washington,
D.C. based real estate companies including Federal Realty
Investment Trust and CoStar.
Kayne is an active member of Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, and
CREW DC. She also serves on the ULI Washington Communications
Committee.
About First Potomac Realty Trust
First Potomac Realty
Trust is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment
trust that focuses on owning, operating, developing and
redeveloping office and business park properties in the greater
Washington, D.C. region. As of
December 31, 2013, the Company's
consolidated portfolio totaled 9.1 million square feet. Based on
annualized cash basis rent, the Company's portfolio consists of 51%
office properties and 49% business park and industrial properties.
A key element of First Potomac's overarching strategy is its
dedication to sustainability. Over one million square feet of
First Potomac property is LEED Certified, with the potential for
another 700,000 square feet in future development projects.
Approximately half of the portfolio's multi-story office
square footage is LEED or Energy Star Certified. FPO common shares
(NYSE: FPO) and preferred shares (NYSE: FPO-PA) are publicly traded
on the New York Stock Exchange.
Media Contact:
Vikki Kayne
301.986.9200
vkayne@first-potomac.com
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SOURCE First Potomac Realty Trust