Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. announced that Diana Laing has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The appointment is effective immediately, and with this addition, Spirit's Board will be comprised of eight members, seven of which are independent. Ms. Laing was most recently Chief Financial Officer of American Homes 4 Rent until her retirement in June 2018. Ms. Laing held this position for four years, with responsibilities including capital markets, investor relations, accounting and financial reporting. Ms. Laing currently serves as an Independent Director with The Macerich Company.