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Alan Bouchier-Hayes joined CenterPoint in 2007 and is responsible for overseeing financial components for all conventional and complex development activities and opportunities. With over 13 years of experience in commercial real estate, he is well-versed in procurement, risk assessment and performing complex financial analyses on investment portfolios. Before joining CenterPoint, Alan worked in the real estate division of First Midwest Bank. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers (AIRE). He received a bachelor’s degree in business from DIT, Dublin, Ireland and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

Bob Chapman has been President and CEO of CenterPoint since 2013. Before joining the company, he held executive positions with several national real estate firms. Most recently, Bob served as COO at Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE: DRE). Preceding his tenure at Duke, he was with RREEF Funds in Chicago, Hines Interests in Houston and Lincoln Property Company in San Francisco. Bob is a graduate of Stanford University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He serves on the board of directors of Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ), is an advisor at SolAmerica Energy and serves as Executive Advisor to the Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC).

Jim Clewlow became CenterPoint’s CIO in January 2005 after serving as Senior Vice President of Investments. He has been immersed in the industrial real estate world since he graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 1985. In 2004, Jim received his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Beyond CenterPoint, he is a member of NAIOP Chicago, where he served as the organization’s President in 2012. The Illinois State Governor also appointed Jim to serve as Commissioner for the Illinois Medical District.

Rebecca DePorter joined CenterPoint as the Director of Human Resources in 2019.  Reporting directly to the CEO, she is responsible for all human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, wellness, performance management, training, compliance and employee relations. Rebecca has over 15 years of human resources experience, most recently working in the legal industry. She graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. Rebecca holds a certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Kevin German was promoted to Vice President, Information Technology, in September 2010 and has been with the Company since 1998. He provides information management services to maximize the Company's data collection, processing, and reporting effectiveness in his current role. Kevin's primary responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of IT solutions for internal and external users, improving existing software programs, and promoting technical innovation and compliance throughout the firm. He is a member of the IEEE Computer Society and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Northwest Missouri State University and a master's in information systems from DePaul University.

Ed Harrington joined CenterPoint Properties Trust in 1999 and currently oversees the development of logistically located facilities and industrial parks for CenterPoint Properties. He oversees CenterPoint’s development service group, which is responsible for developing industrial business parks, manufacturing and distribution facilities. Ed has spent more than 20 years developing industrial commercial real estate. In addition to his commercial real estate experience, he worked for several years as a civil engineer with local Chicago engineering firms. Ed received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and a Masters of Business Administration from Loyola University, Chicago. Furthermore, he is a member of the NAIOP Chicago Board of Directors and the NAIOP Chicago Legislative Committee.

Tim Lippert joined CenterPoint Properties Trust in 1998. In his current role, Tim's key responsibilities include underwriting and structuring capital markets transactions with commercial and investment banks. To date, he has assisted in raising more than $3 Billion of capital for the Company. During his tenure, Tim has held positions such as Director of Finance and Manager of Finance, performing high-level financial analysis of Company investments, developments, dispositions and financial performance. He holds an MBA from DePaul University and a bachelor's in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Beverly Maestas was promoted to Vice President, Technology Operations, in September 2012 and has been with the Company since 2000. In her current role, she evaluates and oversees IT initiatives to improve the effectiveness of CenterPoint operations and client communications. Beverly's primary responsibilities include conducting enterprise-wide network and infrastructure design. She also maintains and manages all network systems while ensuring the Company's data integrity and security. Before joining CenterPoint, Beverly served as an IT manager for the Kane County Department of Employment and Education. She holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Illinois and a master's in information systems from DePaul University.

Rick Mathews joined CenterPoint Properties in January 2015. In his role, he provides the Company’s executive management with legal counsel to minimize corporate risk. Rick's primary responsibilities include managing corporate litigation and developing, communicating and enforcing CenterPoint’s compliance policies. Before joining CenterPoint, he served as Vice President, Senior Counsel for ST Residential. Rick also worked as an associate in the real estate department of Katten Muchin Rosenman. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a JD from Emory University.

Matt Mullarkey joined CenterPoint Properties in 2000 as an investment officer. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and was also responsible for creating multiple joint ventures with both development and capital partners. He later was promoted to Vice President of the acquisitions group. Matt currently works with the Company's senior executive team to identify, source and close new business opportunities. He also provides strategic support across the Company’s acquisition, development and operations platform. Before joining CenterPoint Properties, Matt served as Manager, Finance for RREEF where he was responsible for securing acquisition debt capital for the firm’s pension fund clients. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame, is an Illinois CPA and completed an MBA with concentrations in finance and economics at the University of Chicago. He currently serves on the board of directors for Almost Home Kids—an organization that provides home-like transitional care for children with complex health needs.

Michael Murphy joined CenterPoint Properties in 2003 and currently oversees all conventional and complex development activities. He has spent more than 30 years in the industrial real estate sector, developing over 35 million square feet for some of the world’s most recognizable shippers, BCOs and retailers.  Michael's led the development of more than 6,500 acres—transforming much of this land from superfund and nearly-obsolete brownfield sites to state-of-the-art intermodal campuses. He is a member of the Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers (AIRE) and an associate member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). Michael received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston College and his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business.

Megan Nutley joined CenterPoint as Legal Administrative Assistant in 2019. In this role, Megan reviews lease agreements, prepares formal notices, tracks litigation matters, files annual reports, organizes meetings and coordinates travel arrangements. Prior to joining CenterPoint, Megan was the office manager at Generation Law, Ltd., where she managed paralegal staff, worked on client billing and developed the firm’s policy handbook. Before becoming an office manager, she served as a legal assistant preparing and filing court documents, managing attorneys’ calendars and corresponding with clients. Megan graduated from Elmhurst College with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Martin O'Hara joined CenterPoint Properties in 2001 as a Development Manager. In this role, he oversaw $650 Million in development projects, including a $300 Million construction management and monitoring initiative for the City of Chicago. IN his current role as the Vice President, Strategic Projects for CenterPoint Properties, he oversees value-add opportunities that align with the Company's strategic investment platform and structures investment and financing vehicles, including partnerships and joint ventures. Martin also assists in the operation, investment and management of the Company's subsidiaries. Before joining CenterPoint, he was a development director for AMB Property Corporation (now ProLogis) and a commercial banking officer for American National Bank & Trust. Martin holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor's in finance and business economics from the University of Notre Dame.

Chris Papa joined CenterPoint Properties as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer in August 2020. He is responsible for leading all aspects of the Company’s financial activities and reporting. Chris has over 15 years of real estate experience, having served previously as Chief Financial Officer of two publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts before joining CenterPoint. He has also served in public accounting for over 15 years. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Clemson University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Jackie Perconte joined CenterPoint as Due Diligence Manager in 2019. In this role, she manages the due diligence process on potential acquisitions. Before joining CenterPoint, Jackie served as Senior Due Diligence Analyst at Inland Private Capital Corporation. She previously underwrote potential acquisitions as a Financial Analyst. Jackie graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.

Laura Petrucci, Senior Vice President, Investments, has been with CenterPoint Properties since 2005. She supervises the analytics and approval process for the Company's sale and acquisition of industrial properties nationwide. Additionally, Laura's responsibilities include identifying, vetting and underwriting CenterPoint's disposition opportunities. During her tenure at CenterPoint, Ms. she has held positions such as Investment Financial Analyst, Investment Manager, Investment Senior Manager and Investment Director. Before joining CenterPoint, Ms. Petrucci served as a senior valuation associate at Deloitte and Touche and a real estate consultant at Arthur Andersen. She holds a bachelor's in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Jennifer Plesnicar joined CenterPoint Properties in 1999 and currently serves as the Vice President, Accounting. She currently supervises the accounting processes for all CenterPoint business transactions and financial reports and manages the Company's bank accounts, payroll and employee benefits programs. During her tenure, Jennifer has held positions including Accounting Director, Accounting Manager and Property Accountant, preparing financial statements for 10 Million SF of Company properties. Before joining CenterPoint, she served as a staff accountant and assistant financial manager for Great Lakes REIT. She has been a Certified Public Accountant since 2002 and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Illinois CPA Society. Jennifer received a bachelor's in accounting from Benedictine University.

Nate Rexroth has been with CenterPoint Properties for more than 25 years, joining after the 1993 initial public offering. He was promoted to Executive Vice President, Asset Management, in 2013. During his tenure at CenterPoint, Nate has served as Vice President, Regional Manager and Senior Vice President with oversight of one of five Chicago operating regions and the responsibility to expand the company’s foothold throughout the Western United States. He has also served on CenterPoint’s Management Committee since 2005. Nate has been working in the commercial real estate sector since 1986. He began his career as a commercial broker working for companies like Grubb & Ellis and Miglein-Beitler. Nate holds a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA.

Brian M. Sheehan has been with CenterPoint Properties since May 1995. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President, Controller, overseeing CenterPoint’s financial reporting, property accounting, payments and receipts. Brian also heads up the budgeting cycle, monitors the Company’s internal audit functions and leads the annual external audit. Before joining the Company, he worked in public accounting for Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). Brian is a Certified Public Accountant and has been a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) since 1993. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Brian Swindle was promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance in September 2010; he is responsible for negotiating and structuring CenterPoint’s larger, non-standard real estate investments. Brian also oversees the Company's annual corporate equity valuation and leads the group that underwrites the Company’s investments, including acquisitions, dispositions and development transactions. He joined the finance group at CenterPoint in 2000. In 2004, Brian transitioned to the Investment team where, as head of dispositions, he completed over $1 Billion in industrial property sales for the Company and its affiliates. To date, he has closed over $1.1 Billion of transactions involving securitized loans on CenterPoint’s behalf. Before joining CenterPoint, Brian worked for ABN AMRO Bank for eight years. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Northern Illinois University and earned an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Michael Tortorici joined CenterPoint Properties in October 1997. He currently serves as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and as Controller for each of the Company's joint ventures, totaling over $1 Billion assets, and oversees property review for half of CenterPoint's current portfolio, approximately $1.4 Billion value. Mike is also responsible for managing the Company's compensation and payroll operations, corporate and tax filings, and reviewing all acquisition and disposition contracts and related closing statements. He is currently Secretary of the Company's Compensation Committee and a 401(k) Trustee and Committee member. Before joining CenterPoint, Mike served as Controller of Continental Freezers of Illinois and senior accountant at Checkers, Simon & Rosner (now McGladrey). He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1991 and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Illinois CPA Society. Mike received a bachelor's in accounting from Northern Illinois University.

Scott Zimmerman has been CenterPoint Properties’ Chief Information Officer since joining the firm in 1997. He is responsible for directing CenterPoint’s IT department and aligning its information technology platform with the Company’s business strategy. Scott is also responsible for business processes initiatives and corporate marketing activities. He graduated from Loyola University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and then earned his master's degree in Management Information Systems from DePaul University in 1995. Before joining CenterPoint, Scott was an IT Project Manager for global management and consulting firm AT Kearney and a Principal Consultant at Furkon, Inc.—a financial services software development firm. Beyond CenterPoint, he serves on the International Advisory Council for Realcomm and recently received their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.  Scott is an active member of the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and served for seven years as the Vice President of the Park Ridge School Board.