Getty Realty Corp. announced that Mark J. Olear has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective June 1, 2015. Mr. Olear joined the company in 2014 as executive vice president and chief investment officer and has more than 18 years of real estate industry experience.

As part of Mr. Olear's new role, he will be responsible for managing all of the company's real estate activities including acquisitions, leasing and property management.