Friday, July 29, 2011

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Election of New Trustee



ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On July 28, 2011, the Board of Trustees of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE: WRE) announced the election of Vice Adm. Anthony L. Winns (RET.) (top right photo) to serve as a trustee effective immediately.

Vice Adm. Anthony L. Winns (RET.) is a defense industry consultant and former Naval Inspector General. He retired in June 2011 after 32 years of naval service. Adm. Winns served as Naval Inspector General from 2007 to his retirement.

From 2005 to 2007, he served as Director/Vice Director for Operations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Between 2003 and 2005, he was Deputy Director, Air Warfare Division for the Chief of Naval Operations.

 Prior to 2003, Adm. Winns served in other staff and leadership positions in Washington, D.C., including at the Bureau of Naval Personnel.   
He also served as commanding officer of several major commands, including the Pacific Patrol/Reconnaissance task force, the USS Essex, an amphibious assault carrier, and a naval aircraft squadron.
  
Contact:
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
William T. Camp
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 301-984-9400
Fax: 301-984-9610
bcamp@writ.com
www.writ.com

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