TOLEDO, Ohio, Sep 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE:HCN) announced today that Stephanie Anderson has been named chief acquisitions officer - senior housing. As part of Health Care REIT's senior housing division, Ms. Anderson will implement and contribute to the achievement of the company's senior housing investment and growth objectives.
"We are very pleased to welcome Stephanie to our organization," commented George L. Chapman, chief executive officer of Health Care REIT, Inc. "Stephanie's prominent leadership and strong record of performance in the industry will complement our team and bring additional bench strength to help the company achieve its long-term goals for growth and stockholder returns."
Ms. Anderson has nearly 20 years of experience in the health care real estate industry. Most recently, Ms. Anderson was managing director, real estate for GE Capital - Health Care Financial Services, where she led acquisitions of health care properties.
In addition, Health Care REIT announced the promotion of Mercedes Kerr to the position of senior vice president - marketing. Ms. Kerr has been integral to Health Care REIT's success by establishing and developing key customer relationships. In her expanded role, Ms. Kerr will continue to manage these relationships, and will also play a central role in developing new investment programs and strategies.
"Mercedes has been a significant contributor to Health Care REIT's success," commented Chuck Herman, executive vice president and chief investment officer of Health Care REIT, Inc. "With her increased responsibilities, along with the collective efforts of a strong senior housing team, she will play a major role in achieving the company's strategic objectives and strengthening our position as a leader in our industry."
About Health Care REIT. Health Care REIT, Inc., an S&P 500 company with headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, is a real estate investment trust that invests across the full spectrum of senior housing and health care real estate. The company also provides an extensive array of property management and development services. As of June 30, 2010, the company's broadly diversified portfolio consisted of 625 properties in 39 states. More information is available on the company's website at www.hcreit.com.
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