Gladstone Commercial Corporation announced that its board of directors appointed EJ Wislar as its Chief Investment Officer, effective July 12, 2022. Mr. Wislar joined the Company in 2018 and will continue to serve as Head of the Southeast and Northeast Regions, where he is responsible for acquisitions, asset management and the Profit &Loss of the regions. Mr. Wislar has over nine years of experience in the commercial lending industry and the commercial real estate industry and is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and member of NAIOP.

In addition, on July 1, 2022, Buzz Cooper became the sole President of the Company, following the previously announced retirement of Bob Cutlip. Prior to Mr. Cutlip's retirement, he and Mr. Cooper served as Co-Presidents since January of this year. Mr. Cooper joined the Gladstone Companies at their inception in June 2001.

During his tenure, Mr. Cooper has been responsible for acquiring the majority of the Company's portfolio. He is focused on the executive oversight of the sourcing net leased real estate acquisitions as well as portfolio and corporate strategy.