Federal Realty Investment Trust CEO and leadership

Founded in 1962 in Washington, D.C., Federal Realty is one of the oldest real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality, retail-based properties located primarily in major markets including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Miami; as well as Chicago, Northern California & Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by the communities they serve. Federal Realty has increased its dividends for 51 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. The company is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE. The company has been led by New Jersey-native Don Wood since 2002. Don, along with his dedicated and passionate team, is committed to a philosophy of balance in all that Federal Realty does. From environmental and socially responsible initiatives and operations, to supporting the communities in which they do business, to the creation of true retail social destinations that improve the quality of life for many, to providing a superior return to its stakeholders – Federal Realty is proud of its long history and corporate citizenry. Don has been with Federal Realty since 1998, where he is a Trustee and has served in positions from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Operating Officer to President before being named its Chief Executive in 2002. Prior to his affiliation with Federal, Don spent 8 years at New York-based ITT Corporation, where he served in various capacities, including Deputy Controller and Chief Financial Officer of wholly-owned subsidiary Caesars World, Inc. The first 7 years of his career were spent at accounting firm Arthur Andersen, leaving in 1989 to work for client Donald Trump as the Vice President of Finance for the then newly acquired Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Don is active charitably through his work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) among others. In 2002, Don took the reins of the Breath of Life Gala – at the time a fledgling event supporting cystic fibrosis research – and with the help of a committed and tenacious team of volunteers and CFF staffers, grew the gala into what became one of the most financially and experientially successful events in Washington, D.C. and the number one gala nationally for CFF. Don’s daughter, Rachel, was born with the genetic disease. Don received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State College in 1982, where he graduated with honors and subsequently received his CPA from the state of New Jersey. He is a past chair of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and also serves on the Board of Quality Care Properties (NYSE:QCP), a Maryland healthcare REIT. He is also a member of the U.S. Capital Chapter of the World President’s Organization (WPO) and was previously named “Entrepreneur of the Year in Real Estate” by professional services firm Ernst and Young. He has been married to Stacey Sykes Wood for 28 years and has four children who he is immensely proud of named Ian, Jason, Kevin, and Rachel.

Dan Guglielmone is Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer of Federal Realty Investment Trust. In this role, he serves as a member of the Trust’s Executive and Investment Committees and is responsible for all capital market activity along with East Coast acquisitions. In addition, he oversees Federal Realty’s accounting, financial reporting and investor relations functions. Before joining Federal Realty in 2016, Mr. Guglielmone was Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Capital Markets at Vornado Realty Trust for 13 years and was responsible for numerous signature investments in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Prior to his time at Vornado, he spent 10 years in Investment Banking in the Real Estate and Lodging Group at Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup in New York, completing more than 175 capital markets and advisory transactions totaling in excess of $30 billion. He also worked in retail leasing and investment sales for Douglas Elliman Commercial. Mr. Guglielmone holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), and was a member of the Toys ''R'' Us Inc. Board from 2013 through 2015.

Jeff Berkes is a President/Chief Operating Officer at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust. He has experience at ITT and has worked as Senior VP/Chief Invsmt Officer at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust, Senior Vice President at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust, and Exec VP/Chief Invsmt Officer at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust. Jeffrey works or has worked as MEMBER at Urban Land Institute and International Council, MEMBER at The George Washington University Center for Real Estate, and MEMBER at International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He studied at University of Denver between 1981 and 1985 and GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY between 1990 and 1993.

As executive vice president – Western Region chief operating officer, Jan Sweetnam, oversees the asset management, operating and development activities for the Trust's West Coast portfolio, which represents nearly 5.5 million square feet of real estate and approximately 625 multi-family units. He also serves as a member of the Trust's executive and investment committees. Mr. Sweetnam, a seasoned executive with more than three decades in the industry, joined the Trust in 1997 holding positions in acquisitions and development. Prior to this, he was vice president, director of acquisitions with CB Richard Ellis Investors. He was responsible for the acquisition of investment properties in the Midwest and Southwest regions of the United States for pension fund clients such as the State of Utah, Building Investment Trust and CalPERS. Mr. Sweetnam joined CB Richard Ellis Investors in 1990 where he also served as portfolio manager for community shopping centers, marketing director for urban office buildings and leasing director for industrial properties. From 1986 through 1988 he was employed by Julien J. Studley as a real estate investment sales broker in Los Angeles. Mr. Sweetnam received a Master’s in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Los Angeles. He is an active member of the Northern and Southern California real estate committees.

Founded in 1962 in Washington, D.C., Federal Realty is one of the oldest real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality, retail-based properties located primarily in major markets including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Miami; as well as Chicago, Northern California & Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by the communities they serve. Federal Realty has increased its dividends for 51 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. The company is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE. The company has been led by New Jersey-native Don Wood since 2002. Don, along with his dedicated and passionate team, is committed to a philosophy of balance in all that Federal Realty does. From environmental and socially responsible initiatives and operations, to supporting the communities in which they do business, to the creation of true retail social destinations that improve the quality of life for many, to providing a superior return to its stakeholders – Federal Realty is proud of its long history and corporate citizenry. Don has been with Federal Realty since 1998, where he is a Trustee and has served in positions from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Operating Officer to President before being named its Chief Executive in 2002. Prior to his affiliation with Federal, Don spent 8 years at New York-based ITT Corporation, where he served in various capacities, including Deputy Controller and Chief Financial Officer of wholly-owned subsidiary Caesars World, Inc. The first 7 years of his career were spent at accounting firm Arthur Andersen, leaving in 1989 to work for client Donald Trump as the Vice President of Finance for the then newly acquired Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Don is active charitably through his work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) among others. In 2002, Don took the reins of the Breath of Life Gala – at the time a fledgling event supporting cystic fibrosis research – and with the help of a committed and tenacious team of volunteers and CFF staffers, grew the gala into what became one of the most financially and experientially successful events in Washington, D.C. and the number one gala nationally for CFF. Don’s daughter, Rachel, was born with the genetic disease. Don received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State College in 1982, where he graduated with honors and subsequently received his CPA from the state of New Jersey. He is a past chair of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and also serves on the Board of Quality Care Properties (NYSE:QCP), a Maryland healthcare REIT. He is also a member of the U.S. Capital Chapter of the World President’s Organization (WPO) and was previously named “Entrepreneur of the Year in Real Estate” by professional services firm Ernst and Young. He has been married to Stacey Sykes Wood for 28 years and has four children who he is immensely proud of named Ian, Jason, Kevin, and Rachel.

Jeff Berkes is a President/Chief Operating Officer at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust. He has experience at ITT and has worked as Senior VP/Chief Invsmt Officer at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust, Senior Vice President at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust, and Exec VP/Chief Invsmt Officer at Federal Realty Invsmt Trust. Jeffrey works or has worked as MEMBER at Urban Land Institute and International Council, MEMBER at The George Washington University Center for Real Estate, and MEMBER at International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He studied at University of Denver between 1981 and 1985 and GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY between 1990 and 1993.