Retail Properties of America, Inc. announced that it increased its board to nine directors from eight and named Bonnie Biumi a director, effective immediately. Biumi most recently served as president and CFO of Kerzner International Resorts Inc. Further, the company has appointed Julie Swinehart senior vice president and chief accounting officer, effective immediately. She has been senior vice president and corporate controller since April 2013 and principal accounting officer since May 2013.