DIANA M. LAING

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2012-04-19 Diana M. Laing is the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Thomas Properties Group, Inc... Our Board believes Ms. Laing's 29 years of real estate industry experience... Based on her financial expertise, Ms. Laing serves as the Chairperson of our Audit Committee and has been designated by our Board as an audit committee financial expert... The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Cownie and Hubbell, Ms. Laing and Dr. Sexton... The Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Abbey, Moore and Ross, Ms. Laing and Dr. Sexton... The following table summarizes the compensation paid, awarded or earned with respect to each of our non-employee directors during 2011... Diana M. Laing: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 97,500, Stock Awards ($) 75,000, Total ($) 172,500.
2013-04-19 Ms. Laing is the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., a publicly traded real estate operating company and institutional investment manager focused on the development, acquisition, operation and ownership of commercial properties throughout the United States, and has served in such capacity since May 2004. She is responsible for financial reporting, capital markets transactions and investor relations. Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of each of Triple Net Properties, LLC from January through April 2004, New Pacific Realty Corporation from December 2001 to December 2003, and Firstsource Corp. from July 2000 to May 2001. From August 1996 to July 2000, Ms. Laing was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arden Realty, Inc., a publicly traded REIT which was the largest owner and operator of commercial office properties in Southern California. From 1982 to August 1996, she served in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Southwest Property Trust, Inc., a publicly traded multi-family REIT which owned multi-family properties throughout the southwestern United States. Ms. Laing began her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. She serves on the advisory boards to the Dean of the Spears School of Business and the Chairman of the School of Accounting at Oklahoma State University. Our Board believes Ms. Laing's over 30 years of real estate industry experience, with her particular expertise in finance, capital markets, strategic planning, budgeting and financial reporting, make her a valuable member of our Board. This financial and real estate experience is supplemented by her substantive public company and REIT experience which enhances her understanding of the issues facing our Company and industry. Based on her financial expertise, Ms. Laing serves as the Chairperson of our Audit Committee and has been determined by our Board to be an audit committee financial expert. The following table summarizes the compensation paid, awarded or earned with respect to each of our non-employee directors during 2012. Diana M. Laing: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $97,500, Stock Awards $75,000, Total $172,500.
2014-04-18 Diana M. Laing 59 2003 Former Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Yes Audit (Chair) and Compensation None ... Ms. Laing was the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., a publicly-traded real estate operating company and institutional investment manager focused on the development, acquisition, operation and ownership of commercial properties throughout the United States, and served in such capacity from May 2004 through December 2013. She was responsible for financial reporting, capital markets transactions and investor relations. Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of each of Triple Net Properties, LLC from January through April 2004, New Pacific Realty Corporation from December 2001 to December 2003, and Firstsource Corp. from July 2000 to May 2001. From August 1996 to July 2000, Ms. Laing was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arden Realty, Inc., a publicly-traded REIT which was the largest owner and operator of commercial office properties in Southern California. From 1982 to August 1996, she served in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Southwest Property Trust, Inc., a publicly-traded multi-family REIT which owned multi-family properties throughout the southwestern United States. Ms. Laing began her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. She serves on the advisory boards to the Dean of the Spears School of Business and the Chairman of the School of Accounting at Oklahoma State University and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Oklahoma State University Foundation.
2015-05-06 Ms. Laing is the Chief Financial Officer of American Homes 4 Rent, a publicly traded REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, leasing and operation of single-family homes as rental properties and has served in such capacity since May 2014. From May 2004 until its merger with Parkway Properties of Orlando, Florida in December 2013, Ms. Laing was the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., a publicly traded real estate operating company and institutional investment manager focused on the development, acquisition, operation and ownership of commercial properties throughout the United States. She was responsible for financial reporting, capital markets transactions and investor relations. Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of each of Triple Net Properties, LLC from January through April 2004, New Pacific Realty Corporation from December 2001 to December 2003, and Firstsource Corp. from July 2000 to May 2001. From August 1996 to July 2000, she served in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arden Realty, Inc., a publicly traded REIT which was the largest owner and operator of commercial office properties in Southern California. From 1982 to August 1996, she served in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Southwest Property Trust, Inc., a publicly traded multi-family REIT which owned multi-family properties throughout the southwestern United States. Ms. Laing began her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. She serves on the advisory boards to the Dean of the Spears School of Business and the Chairman of the School of Accounting at Oklahoma State University and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Oklahoma State University Foundation.
2016-04-15 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 61 Board Committees: Audit (Chair) Principal Occupation and Business Experience: Ms. Laing is the Chief Financial Officer of American Homes 4 Rent, a publicly traded REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, leasing and operation of single-family homes as rental properties and has served in such capacity since May 2014. From May 2004 until its merger with Parkway Properties of Orlando, Florida in December 2013, Ms. Laing was the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., a publicly traded real estate operating company and institutional investment manager focused on the development, acquisition, operation and ownership of commercial properties throughout the United States. She was responsible for financial reporting, capital markets transactions and investor relations. Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of each of Triple Net Properties, LLC from January through April 2004, New Pacific Realty Corporation from December 2001 to December 2003, and Firstsource Corp. from July 2000 to May 2001. From August 1996 to July 2000, Ms. Laing was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arden Realty, Inc., a publicly traded REIT which was the largest owner and operator of commercial office properties in Southern California. From 1982 to August 1996, she served in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Southwest Property Trust, Inc., a publicly traded multi-family REIT which owned multi-family properties throughout the southwestern United States. Ms. Laing began her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. She serves on the advisory boards to the Dean of the Spears School of Business and the Chairman of the School of Accounting at Oklahoma State University and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Oklahoma State University Foundation. Key Qualifications, Experience and Attributes: Our Board believes Ms. Laing's over 33 years of real estate industry experience, with her particular expertise in finance, capital markets, strategic planning, budgeting and financial reporting, make her a valuable member of our Board. This financial and real estate experience is supplemented by her substantive public company and REIT experience which enhances her understanding of the issues facing our Company and industry. Based on her financial expertise, Ms. Laing serves as the Chairperson of our Audit Committee and has been determined by our Board to be an audit committee financial expert.
2017-04-18 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 62 Board Committees: Audit Principal Occupation and Business Experience: Ms. Laing is the Chief Financial Officer of American Homes 4 Rent, a publicly traded REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, leasing and operation of single-family homes as rental properties and has served in such capacity since May 2014. From May 2004 until its merger with Parkway Properties of Orlando, Florida in December 2013, Ms. Laing was the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., a publicly traded real estate operating company and institutional investment manager focused on the development, acquisition, operation and ownership of commercial properties throughout the United States. She was responsible for financial reporting, capital markets transactions and investor relations. Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of each of Triple Net Properties, LLC from January through April 2004, New Pacific Realty Corporation from December 2001 to December 2003, and Firstsource Corp. from July 2000 to May 2001. From August 1996 to July 2000, Ms. Laing was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arden Realty, Inc., a publicly traded REIT which was the largest owner and operator of commercial office properties in Southern California. From 1982 to August 1996, she served in various capacities, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Southwest Property Trust, Inc., a publicly traded multi-family REIT which owned multi-family properties throughout the southwestern United States. Ms. Laing began her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. She serves on the advisory boards to the Dean of the Spears School of Business and the Chairman of the School of Accounting at Oklahoma State University and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma State University Foundation.
2018-05-17 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 63 Board Committees: Audit Other Public Company Boards: None 2017 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Diana M. Laing 82,500 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 125,000 Stock Awards 207,500 Total
2019-04-26 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 64 Board Committees: Nominating and Corporate Governance Other Public Company Boards: Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.; CareTrust REIT, Inc. Principal Occupation and Business Experience: Ms. Laing currently serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Hawaii's leading owner and operator of grocery and drug store-anchored retail centers. ... Our Board believes Ms. Laing's over 35 years of real estate industry experience, with her particular expertise in finance, capital markets, strategic planning, budgeting and financial reporting, make her a valuable member of our Board. ... This financial and real estate experience is supplemented by her substantive public company and REIT experience, which enhances her understanding of the issues facing our Company and industry.
2020-04-29 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 65 Board Committees: Nominating and Corporate Governance Other Public Company Boards: Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.; Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.; CareTrust REIT, Inc. 2019 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION: Diana M. Laing Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $83,733 Stock Awards: $135,000 Total: $218,733
2021-04-29 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 66 Board Committees: Nominating and Corporate Governance Other Public Company Boards: Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.; Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.; CareTrust REIT, Inc. 2020 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION: Diana M. Laing Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 95,000 Stock Awards: 135,000 Total: 230,000
2022-04-15 Diana M. Laing Independent Director Nominee Director Since: 2003 Age: 67 Board Committees: Capital Allocation; Nominating and Corporate Governance Other Public Company Boards: Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.; Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.; CareTrust REIT, Inc. 2021 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION: Diana M. Laing Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): 95,000 Stock Awards($): 135,000 Total($): 230,000

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03