Mr. Richard Smith is Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Mr. Smith is responsible for strategic financial planning and capital market activities for the Company. Mr. Smith provides overall direction for the Departments of Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations and Human Resources. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Smith served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Glimcher Realty Trust from 1993 to 1996; and was Controller and Director of Financial Services of the Taubman Company from 1978 to 1988. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Professional affiliations include memberships in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
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