Business & Finance
Business and Finance
Business and Finance
Wed, March 2, 2011 
HOUSTON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today the promotion of Alan Kofoed to Senior Vice President of Construction and Patrick Manchi to Vice President of Leasing.
"These Associates' are an integral part of the Companya™s overall success, their promotions reflect our acknowledgment in their ability and the contributions they make to improve Weingartena™s bottom line"
Alan Kofoed, Senior Vice President of Construction
Alan joined Weingarten in 2001 as the Vice President of Construction. During Alana™s ten years with Weingarten, he has expanded the services provided by his department to include management of environmental impacts for existing properties, due diligence on new properties and the monitoring of post-closing obligations on dispositions. Alan is a past member of ICSCa™s Centerbuild Program Committee, a member of Buildings Xchange, and has been profiled in Construction Today Quarterly, a magazine for the People who Build North America.
Patrick Manchi, Vice President of Leasing
Patrick has a combined tenure with Weingarten of 10 years. After leaving for a few years Patrick rejoined Weingarten in April of 2009 as a Regional Director of Leasing managing a portfolio of over 5.5 million square feet. In Patricka™s new role, he will continue to oversee Leasing and Asset Management in the Houston, Central, and South Texas markets.
"These Associates' are an integral part of the Companya™s overall success, their promotions reflect our acknowledgment in their ability and the contributions they make to improve Weingartena™s bottom line," stated Drew Alexander, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About Weingarten Realty Investors
Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) is a commercial real estate owner, manager and developer. At December 31, 2010, the Company owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through its interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 383 developed income-producing properties and 9 properties under various stages of construction and development. The total number of properties includes 312 neighborhood and community shopping centers located in 22 states spanning the country from coast to coast. The Company also owns 77 industrial projects located in California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia and three other operating properties located in Arizona and Texas. At December 31, 2010, the Companya™s portfolio of properties was approximately 71.5 million square feet. To learn more about the Companya™s operations and growth strategies, please visit [ www.weingarten.com ].
