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American Spectrum Realty, Inc.
2401 Fountain View Drive
Suite 510
Houston, TX 77057

713.706.6200


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Board of Directors

William J. CardenWilliam J. Carden

Mr. Carden is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President (positions he has held since the formation of the Company). Mr. Carden served as the company's acting Chief Financial Officer from August 2002 to March 2007. He received an accounting degree from California State University, in Long Beach, California. Mr Carden is also a member of the company's Investment Committee.

Timothy R. BrownTimothy R. Brown

Mr. Brown is a director of the Company and has been a Partner in the law firm of Thompson Knight L.L.P. since 1999. He received his B.A. from Stanford University and his JD from the University of Texas School of Law. Mr. Brown in Chairman of the company's Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committes and is a member of the Company's Audit and Investment Commitees.

William W. Geary, Jr.William W. Geary, Jr.

Mr. Geary is a director of the Company and has served as the President of Carlsberg Management Company, a real estate development company, since February 1986. Mr. Geary received his M.B.A. and B.S. degrees from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Geary holds the designations of Charter Financial Analyst, Certified Property Manager ("CPM"), Specialist in Real Estate Securities (SRS) and the Certified Commercial-Investment Member ("CCIM"). He is a Member of Los Angeles Society of Security Analysts. Mr. Geary is Chairman of the Company's Investment Committee and is a member of the Company's Audit, Compensation, and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees.

Presley E. Werlein, III

Mr. Werlein is a shareholder in Werlein & Harris, P.C., a certified public accounting firm in Houston, Texas. He serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Verde Capital, LLC, which is involved with the institutions energy retrofits. Mr. Werlein is a Certified Public Accountant and hold as Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Mr. Werlein is Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee and is a member of the Company's Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees.

John N. GalardiJohn N. Galardi

John N. Galardi is a director of the Company. Mr Galardi has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Galardi Group, Inc., a privately-held franchising company encompassing more than 450 restaurants, including the Wienerschnitzel and Tastee Freez chains. Mr. Galardi has been a director of CGS Real Estate Company, Inc. since 1989. Mr. Galardi served on the Boards of BCT International, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Renovar Energy Coporation in Midland, Texas. He has also served on the Board of Advisors of National Bank of Southern California and Marine National Bank. Mr. Galardi attended Southwest Baptist University in Missouri.



American Spectrum Realty Advisors

Paul PerkinsPaul Perkins
Managing Director
American Spectrum Realty Advisors, LLC

Mr. Perkins joined American Spectrum as Senior Vice President of Investments in 2001. He currently provides advisory services to owners and managers of real estate in the areas of finance, recapitalization, loan work outs, acquisitions, dispositions and all related matters. Paul Perkins has more than twenty years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and real estate investment brokerage. He holds an undergraduate degree in business and finance from the University of Southern California (1988), and a master’s degree in real estate investments from New York University (1994).
Peter J. Wall Jr.Peter J. Wall Jr.
Vice President of Advisors
American Spectrum Realty Advisors, LLC

Mr. Wall is responsible for underwriting, sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and closing complex commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States. Mr. Wall utilizes his extensive experience and market knowledge of the multifamily and commercial industries to identify new acquisition opportunities and refinancing opportunities, while applying his prior experience in asset management, loan work outs, recapitalization, and dispositions. Mr. Wall received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Marshall School of Business from the University of Southern California with a concentration in Real Estate Finance. Mr. Wall holds a California Real Estate Broker's License.



American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Paul PerkinsPaul Perkins
Managing Director
American Spectrum Realty Advisors, LLC

Mr. Perkins joined American Spectrum as Senior Vice President of Investments in 2001. He currently provides advisory services to owners and managers of real estate in the areas of finance, recapitalization, loan work outs, acquisitions, dispositions and all related matters. Paul Perkins has more than twenty years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and real estate investment brokerage. He holds an undergraduate degree in business and finance from the University of Southern California (1988), and a master’s degree in real estate investments from New York University (1994).
Jonathan T. BrohardJonathan T. Brohard
President
American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Mr. Brohard oversees American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC’s operations, strategic planning, business development and all of ASRM’s senior management. Mr. Brohard has extensive experience as both a real estate executive and as an attorney in asset and property management, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, sophisticated finance structuring, loan workouts, bankruptcy and related matters. From 1994 to 2004, Mr. Brohard practiced real estate and transactional law with several prominent law firms, most recently with Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Brohard holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from West Virginia University.

Email: jbrohard@americanspectrum.com

Nancy Kresek Nancy Kresek
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Ms. Nancy Kresek is the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC ("ASRM"). Nancy oversees the financial, accounting, operations, administration, and investor relations for ASRM. Ms. Kresek has over 25 years of diverse experience implementing strategies for financial growth and increasing investor's investment values. Nancy previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer for SCI Real Estate Investments, a tenant-in-common sponsor, with a commercial real estate portfolio of multifamily, student housing, office, and retail properties, and was Vice President, Investment Administration for Equity Group Investments, a diverse real estate company with both private and public holdings, including Equity Office Properties and Equity Residential Properties REITS. Nancy has a MBA from DePaul University and is an Illinois Certified Public Accountant.

Bill McGrathBill McGrath
Senior Vice President of Operations
American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Bill McGrath, CCIM, joined American Spectrum in September 2000 as a Regional Asset Manager and Leasing Representative, focusing on office management and leasing, multi-family redevelopment, and marketing. In 2005, Bill was promoted to Director of Leasing for the Texas Region, overseeing the leasing of the company's office, retail, and office warehousing portfolio consisting of over 2.5 million square feet. In November 2009, Bill was again promoted to Director of Operations for the Texas Region. His responsibilities now include evaluating and implementing pro forma performance, including meeting target leasing goals as well as overseeing the Property Management Operations for all owned and Third Party properties in the Texas Region. In addition, Bill has also been involved with new business development for the company's Third Party division adding in excess of 600,000 square feet to the company's management and leasing portfolio.

Email: bmcgrath@americanspectrum.com

Jeff PasternakJeff Pasternak
Vice President of Asset Management - Multifamily
American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Jeff Pasternak is responsible for the management of the conventional and student housing apartment portfolio for the company. Jeff previously worked as the VP of Capital Markets for the Dinerstein Co. in Houston, where he managed the banking portfolio for the company totaling over $500 million. He was also responsible for the due diligence and asset management of conventional and student housing properties located across the nation. Prior to joining the company, Jeff worked as an Investment Asset Manager for Resmark Equity Partners in California, where he managed a $1.1 billion portfolio of for-sale and for-rent investments. Jeff graduated from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business in 2000.

Richard M. HollandRichard M. Holland
Vice President of Asset Management – Commercial
American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Ric Holland joined American Spectrum in 2002 as the Leasing Manager overseeing the leasing for 30 company owned office, industrial and retail properties in 9 different states. In January 2006 Mr. Holland was appointed Vice President of Investments with asset management responsibilities for American Spectrum’s properties in Texas, Arizona, California, Missouri and Indiana as well as third party assignments for management, leasing and brokerage services. Mr. Holland has over 29 years of commercial real estate experience and earned a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. He has held a Texas Real Estate Broker's license since 1981.

Email: rholland@americanspectrum.com

Darren KellyDarren Kelley
District Manager – Self Storage Division
American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC

Darren Kelley joined American Spectrum in early 2010 as District Manager of the Self Storage Division. He has 20 years of self storage management experience, most recently 6 years as District Manager with Public Storage, a public company. Darren’s focus is to effectively manage the 1st American Storage properties and advance the 1st American Storage brand into becoming the leading self-storage provider in every market. Darren has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston.



American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Richard M. HollandRichard M. Holland
Vice President of Investments
American Spectrum Realty, Inc.

Ric Holland joined American Spectrum in 2002 as the Leasing Manager overseeing the leasing for 30 company owned office, industrial and retail properties in 9 different states. In January 2006 Mr. Holland was appointed Vice President of Investments with asset management responsibilities for American Spectrum’s properties in Texas, Arizona, California, Missouri and Indiana as well as third party assignments for management, leasing and brokerage services. Mr. Holland has over 29 years of commercial real estate experience and earned a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. He has held a Texas Real Estate Broker's license since 1981.

Email: rholland@americanspectrum.com

Bill McGrathBill McGrath
Director of Operations
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Bill McGrath, CCIM, joined American Spectrum in September 2000 as a Regional Asset Manager and Leasing Representative, focusing on office management and leasing, multi-family redevelopment, and marketing. In 2005, Bill was promoted to Director of Leasing for the Texas Region, overseeing the leasing of the company's office, retail, and office warehousing portfolio consisting of over 2.5 million square feet. In November 2009, Bill was again promoted to Director of Operations for the Texas Region. His responsibilities now include evaluating and implementing pro forma performance, including meeting target leasing goals as well as overseeing the Property Management Operations for all owned and Third Party properties in the Texas Region. In addition, Bill has also been involved with new business development for the company's Third Party division adding in excess of 600,000 square feet to the company's management and leasing portfolio.

Email: bmcgrath@americanspectrum.com

Anthony EppolitoG. Anthony Eppolito
Chief Financial Officer
American Spectrum Realty, Inc.

Mr. Eppolito was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 2007. Mr. Eppolito has served as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary since January 2006 and Controller since 2004. Mr. Eppolito has been with the Company since inception and served as Assistant Controller from March 2002 through October 2004. Mr. Eppolito hold a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Email: aeppolito@americanspectrum.com

Smita PatelSmita Patel
Controller
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Smita is responsible for the supervision of the American Spectrum accounting department that services numerous office & retail properties. She is also responsible for processing company payroll and other HR functions. Smita has been with the organization since early 2002 and has served as Property Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Assistant Controller. Smita brings 15+ years of experience in Third party Management of Office, Retail, Industrial and Apartment Complex. Using her knowledge, she has streamlined and restructured various accounting jobs and functions thus adding to the company’s overall efficiency. Smita is a 1983 graduate of Maharaja Sayajirao University (Baroda, India) with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Auditing.

Email: spatel@americanspectrum.com

G. Wayne ReyesG. Wayne Reyes
Vice President of Property Management
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

G. Wayne Reyes was brought on to the American Spectrum team as Vice President of Property Management. Mr. Reyes oversees the entire Houston portfolio of approximately 1 million square feet of commercial office properties. Wayne has over 25 years of experience in management, leasing, construction, and allied accounting for portfolios of office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Corpus Christi. Wayne´s career involvement in the commercial real estate market includes having twice served as President of the Houston Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management, IREM. He holds a Texas Real Estate Broker´s License and the designation of Certified Property Manager (CPM®).

Email: wreyes@americanspectrum.com

William ShaklovitzWilliam Shaklovitz
Director of Property Management – Texas
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Bill currently supervises American Spectrum Realty's Texas property management operations, which consists of 29 properties totaling over two million square feet of space. Included in the portfolio of properties are office buildings, retail centers and industrial complexes. Responsibilities include direction of senior property management personnel, construction manager and building maintenance supervisor in their activities of tenant relations, new tenant construction, preventive maintenance programs, budget creation and implementation and performance reporting. Bill has a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and holds a Texas Real Estate Broker's License.

Email: wshaklovitz@americanspectrum.com

Jennifer SymonsJennifer Symons
Marketing Director / Operations Manager
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Jennifer Symons joined American Spectrum in August 2009 as Marketing Coordinator, responsible for press releases, events, print and online advertising campaigns for the company. In January 2010, Jennifer was promoted to Marketing Director and Operations Manager. Her new role includes overseeing all marketing initiatives as well as streamlining the company’s leasing and management departments. Prior to joining American Spectrum, Jennifer was the Marketing Manager for a residential real estate firm specializing in condominiums conversions. She has nearly four years of experience in the on-site sales and marketing of seven condo conversion projects throughout Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Kansas City. Mrs. Symons received a B.B.A in Marketing from Texas Tech University & holds a Texas Real Estate Salespersons License.

Debra L. LargentDebra L. Largent
Senior Property Manager
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Debra L. Largent joined American Spectrum Management Group, Inc. in May of 2005 as property manager. In November 2008, she was named senior property manager. Ms. Largent has over 27 years of real estate experience to include 15 years of property management. She currently manages over 330,000 SF of office and retail property for the company. Ms. Largent is a licensed real estate salesperson and has extensive experience leasing commerical office buildings. She is also a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

Email: dlargent@americanspectrum.com

Scott SchindlerScott Schindler
Construction Manager
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Scott Schindler joined American Spectrum in early 2009 as a Construction Manager. Scott’s focus is to manage tenant improvements for new and existing tenants for all properties in Texas. Scott also assists with building improvements, code compliance, and inspections. His past experience includes managing commercial construction build-outs in Texas and Colorado. Scott has a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi and a Masters in Business Administration focusing on Project Management from American Intercontinental University.

Email: sschindler@americanspectrum.com

Matt MoakeMatt Moake
Leasing Representative
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Matt Moake joined American Spectrum in May 2006 as a Leasing Representative, focusing on office leasing in the West Houston region. His responsibilities have increased from overseeing 3 buildings in 2006, to the 16 office and industrial buildings that he currently leases for the company as of November 2009. Matt received his B.A. from Rice University and is a candidate for the CCIM designation.

Email: mmoake@americanspectrum.com

Sheldon StevensonSheldon Stevenson
Leasing Representative
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Sheldon Stevenson joined American Spectrum in September 2009 as a leasing representative for the Katy area. He primarily focuses on office & retail leasing for both owned & third party properties. Sheldon received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University & holds a Texas Real Estate Salespersons License.

Email: sstevenson@americanspectrum.com

Rick HollandRick Holland Jr.
Business Development & Brokerage
American Spectrum Management Group, Inc.

Rick Holland Jr. joined American Spectrum in December 2009 to focus on business development and brokerage for the company. Rick is based in the company’s San Antonio office and will focus on expanding American Spectrum’s third party leasing, brokerage, and management services throughout Central and South Texas, as well as the greater Houston area. Prior to joining American Spectrum, Rick was an investment sales agent with Marcus & Millichap’s San Antonio office. As part of the firm’s National Retail Group, Rick focused on multi-tenant and single tenant retail investment sales throughout South Texas. He was a loan officer with Washington Mutual Bank before joining Marcus & Millichap. Rick holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas State University – San Marcos.

Email: rjholland@americanspectrum.com

Corporate Data

Board of Directors:
Executive Officers:
American Spectrum Realty
Management, Inc:
American Spectrum Realty
Management, LLC:
American Spectrum Realty
Advisors, LLC:
Transfer Agent:
  • Mellon Investor Services LLC
    (866) 203-6617
  • Historical financial statement (minimum last full year of operations)
Auditors:
  • HEIN & Associates, LLP
  • Historical financial statement (minimum last full year of operations)
Investor Relations: