Retail Properties of America, Inc. announced that on September 20, 2017, Heath R. Fear resigned as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the company to pursue other opportunities. Following Mr. Fear's resignation, Steven P. Grimes, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, has assumed the responsibilities of the principal financial officer of the company on an interim basis. Mr. Grimes previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Michael P. Fitzmaurice has been named Senior Vice President, Finance and will assume primary responsibility for all capital markets and investor relations functions. Julie M. Swinehart will continue to function as the company's Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Swinehart and Mr. Fitzmaurice will report directly to Mr. Grimes.

Mr. Fear's departure did not result from any disagreement regarding the company's financial reporting or accounting policies, procedures, estimates or judgments, any deficiency in the company's internal controls or any error in the Company's reported financial results.