Douglas J. Donatelli Named Washington Business Journal Outstanding Director Honoree

BETHESDA, Md., March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- First Potomac Realty Trust FPO, a leading owner and operator of office and business park properties in the greater Washington, D.C. region, today announced that Douglas J. Donatelli, Chairman and CEO, was named one of The Washington Business Journal's Outstanding Director Honorees for 2015 for his work with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.

"Doug has been instrumental in guiding and growing the work of Catholic Charities to serve many residents who are living in poverty," stated Monsignor John J. Enzler, President and CEO of Catholic Charities.  "Doug continues to give back and share his leadership and commercial real estate experience to further Catholic Charities mission." 

Douglas has been involved with Catholic Charities for over 20 years.  He has been a board member for the past seven years, first with the Catholic Charities Foundation, and has served as the Board Chairman of Catholic Charities since the two merged in 2011.

"It is an honor to be recognized by The Washington Business Journal," stated Douglas J. Donatelli, Chairman and CEO of First Potomac Realty Trust and Board Chairman for Catholic Charities.  "I am very proud of my association with Catholic Charities.  Catholic Charities is a phenomenal organization, the largest social service agency in our region, serving over 120,000 underprivileged people last year.  We provide services to the homeless and hungry, provide medical and legal services to the poor, and work to get people back on their feet and employed.  My service as Catholic Charities Board Chair has been a true honor and pleasure and I look forward to continuing to support Father John and the phenomenal team at Catholic Charities for many years."

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About First Potomac Realty Trust
First Potomac Realty Trust is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust that focuses on owning, operating, developing and redeveloping office properties in the greater Washington, D.C. region.  As of June 30, 2014, our consolidated portfolio totaled 8.7 million square feet.   For more information visit www.first-potomac.com.

About Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities meets the most pressing human needs,  serving more than 120,000 people annually through 65 programs in 47 locations throughout the District of Columbia and Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties in Maryland. We serve everyone who comes to us in need. For more information, visit www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org. 

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