Founder and chief executive officer of LBB Growth Partners ( LBB ), a real estate advisory firm focusing on restaurant and hospitality businesses, since 2017. Senior vice president and chief development officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc., an owner and operator of full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada, from 2014 to 2016. Senior vice president for specialty restaurant group strategic platform and development for Darden Restaurants, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. President of Bahama Breeze Island Grille from 2003 to 2012. Various other positions at Darden Restaurants, Inc. from 1999 to 2003. Advisory board member of Salon Lofts, a salon studio operator, from 2022 to 2024. Director of The First Tee of Central Florida from 2017 to 2025. Ms. Burns brings to our Board extensive professional skills and experience and knowledge of the CRE and hospitality industries. Ms. Burns demonstrates leadership capabilities earned in part through many leadership roles including serving in key management roles in various enterprises. Ms. Burns has a sophisticated understanding of finance matters and has served on the boards of several charitable and community organizations. Ms. Burns qualifies as an Independent Trustee in accordance with the requirements of the Nasdaq, the SEC and our governing documents.