CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) announced on Monday that Katie Reinsmidt has been appointed executive vice president – chief investment officer. As CIO, Ms. Reinsmidt will be responsible for formulating and executing CBL’s investment strategy, overseeing the acquisition and disposition team as well as the Company’s investor outreach and communications.
“Katie has an outstanding reputation within the investment community, with our banks and with other financial partners. She is highly regarded within the CBL organization for her strong leadership and financial expertise,” said Stephen Lebovitz, president and chief executive officer. “Over her 13-years with CBL, she has become an increasingly valued contributor to the executive team, lending her strategic thinking and creativity to our decision-making process. We are pleased to recognize her accomplishments with this well-deserved promotion.”
Ms. Reinsmidt joined CBL in 2004 as director – investor relations and since that time has advanced through the organization, most recently serving as senior vice president – investor relations/corporate investments. Prior to joining CBL, she served as associate analyst at A.G. Edwards & Sons at its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO, where she provided research coverage for retail, healthcare and lodging REITs. Ms. Reinsmidt also serves as vice-chairman of the City of Chattanooga General Pension Plan.