Washington REIT Announces Appointment of Thomas H. Nolan, Jr. to Board of Trustees

Washington REIT (Washington Real Estate Investment Trust -- NYSE: WRE), a leading owner of commercial and multifamily properties in the Washington, DC area, today announced the election of Thomas H. Nolan, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., to its Board of Trustees, effective immediately. "We are excited to welcome Tom to our Board of Trustees as a new independent member," said Charles T. Nason, Chairman of the Board of Washington REIT.  "With more than 25 years of diverse real estate industry experience as well as experience leading a publicly traded REIT, Tom brings significant strategic and operational expertise that will make him a valuable asset to our Board of Trustees. We are confident that Tom's contributions and industry insight will serve us well as we continue our work to strengthen and grow our portfolio and deliver long-term value for shareholders." "Washington REIT has a strong foundation in place and continues to make great strides on its strategy to improve the quality of its asset base," said Thomas H. Nolan, Jr. "I look forward to serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and working with the entire Washington REIT team