EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) today announced that its Board of Trustees has
elected Virginia E. Shanks to serve as an independent trustee on its
board effective May 30, 2019.
“We are delighted to welcome Ginny to the Board of Trustees,” stated
Robert J. Druten, Chairman of EPR Properties. “Ginny has been at the
forefront of experiential businesses as a leader of marketing and
strategy in the gaming and entertainment industry. We look forward to
her insights as we continue to build the leading experiential real
estate portfolio.”
Ms. Shanks is currently a Strategic Advisor for Penn National Gaming,
Inc. and previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. prior to its
merger with Penn National. Prior to holding that position with Pinnacle,
she served as its Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
She also previously held positions with Multimedia Games Inc. and
Caesars Entertainment Corp. She currently serves on the Board of
Directors of Altria Group, Inc.
About EPR Properties
EPR Properties is a specialty real estate investment trust (REIT) that
invests in properties in select market segments which require unique
industry knowledge, while offering the potential for stable and
attractive returns. Our total investments exceed $6.9 billion and our
primary investment segments are Entertainment, Recreation and Education.
We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on
key industry and property level cash flow standards. We believe our
focused niche approach provides a competitive advantage, and the
potential for higher growth and better yields. Further information is
available at www.eprkc.com.
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