On November 10, 2017, Pamela J. Kessler accepted the invitation of the Board of Trustees of Physicians Realty Trust to join the company's Board, effective on January 1, 2018. In connection with Ms. Kessler's appointment, the Board increased its size from 7 to 8 trustees. Ms. Kessler, is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of LTC Properties Inc. She joined LTC Properties Inc. as Vice President and Controller in July 2000.