Flagship Healthcare Properties Announces New Leadership And Investment In Its REIT
Schwab named Chairman, Edge CEO of Flagship Healthcare Trust; TriPost increases investment
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelson Schwab has been appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Flagship Healthcare Trust, Inc., a private real estate investment trust (REIT) managed by Flagship Healthcare Properties, LLC (Flagship). In addition, J. Brannen Edge III has been appointed the REIT's new chief executive officer.
Flagship also announced that TriPost Capital Partners, a real estate private equity firm with representation on Flagship's board, has made an additional $20 million investment in the REIT. TriPost made its initial investment in Flagship in 2018.
Flagship Healthcare Trust owns interests in more than 65 clinical healthcare properties valued at more than $500 million, representing more than 1.8 million square feet of medical office space in 18 markets in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Flagship is on track to have one of its most active months of investment ever in December, with more than $45 million in property acquisitions across four states expected to occur in this month alone.
Schwab has served as an independent board member of the REIT since its inception in 2017. He is co-founder and senior advisor of Carousel Capital, a leading private equity firm based in Charlotte that focuses on middle market businesses in the Southeast. Since its inception in 1996, Carousel has invested in companies with an aggregate enterprise value of more than $8 billion.
"I am honored to become chairman and look forward to helping steer the Flagship REIT toward continued prosperity and added value for shareholders," Schwab said.
Edge has served as the REIT's president and treasurer and a member of the board since 2017. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Flagship Healthcare Properties, which owns the REIT's external manager. Edge and Schwab assume the roles of CEO and Chairman, respectively of the REIT following the death of Charles Campbell in November.
"While deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and business partner Charles, I am energized by the opportunity to lead the company that reflects his legacy," Edge said. "The year 2020 will see Flagship generate its strongest results ever and the future looks even brighter. I am humbled and honored to take the lead in driving even higher levels of achievement and growth."
About Flagship Healthcare Properties
Flagship Healthcare Properties, LLC (Flagship) is a fully-integrated outpatient healthcare real estate firm serving clients throughout the Southeastern and Southern Mid-Atlantic United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Flagship offers a full range of real estate services including investment and capital solutions, development, property sales, leasing and marketing, as well as facilities, property and asset management. Flagship manages over 4.3 million square feet of healthcare real estate across more than 165 properties serving in excess of 465 tenants. The firm has developed or acquired over 80 properties valued at more than $675 million. Flagship serves as the manager of its private REIT, Flagship Healthcare Trust, Inc.
For more information, visit www.FlagshipHP.com.
About Flagship Healthcare Trust
Flagship Healthcare Trust, Inc. (Flagship REIT), is a private real estate investment trust that owns clinical healthcare assets in the United States. Flagship REIT holds interests in more than 65 healthcare properties valued at over $500 million. Flagship REIT's current portfolio includes more than 1.8 million square feet of medical office space and more than 200 tenants.
For more information, visit www.FlagshipREIT.com.
SOURCE Flagship Healthcare Properties, LLC
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