Mr. O'Hern has served as a member of our Board since 2006. Mr. O'Hern served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Macerich Company ("Macerich"), a REIT specializing in retail real estate from January 1, 2019 to February 29, 2024. Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Mr. O'Hern was Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Macerich. Prior to joining Macerich in 1993, Mr. O'Hern served as a Chief Financial Officer of several commercial real estate companies. Mr. O'Hern worked as a Certified Public Accountant for Arthur Andersen & Co. from 1978 to 1984. Mr. O'Hern also serves on the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees. Mr. O'Hern holds a bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Mr. O'Hern was nominated based on the entirety of his experience and skills, although the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board specifically noted his experience in real estate, including his service as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Macerich and his knowledge of financial and accounting matters.