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RITA BRANDIN
NEWLAND COMMUNITIES

Rita provides operational and senior leadership to Newland's commercial and urban mixed-use development projects. Under Rita's direction, Newland leads the development of Symphony Park, a 61-acre downtown public-private mixed-use development with the City of Las Vegas as landowner. She also supports the company's effort in the identification of institutional capital. Rita has more than 20 years experience in real estate asset management and development. Prior to joining Newland she was Vice President of Asset Management and Retail Development with additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer at Metroflag Management LLC.

Before this she was Senior Vice President of Retail Development for The Howard Hughes Corporation and Vice President and Senior Development Director for The Rouse Company where she oversaw the expansion and redevelopment of Fashion Show, the largest shopping center in Nevada. Rita received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Agnes Scott College, in Atlanta, Georgia, and a space planning and design degree from The Art Institute of Atlanta. She is a certified Shopping Center Manager, a professional designation awarded by the International Council of Shopping Centers and is a member of the Urban Land Institute serving on its Urban Mixed-Use Council, and on the Executive Board of the Las Vegas chapter.

Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned residential and urban mixed-use communities in the United States. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, Newland Communities brings to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land we develop. Our long-term and customer-focused approach to community creation ensures we deliver on our vision while responsibly managing our partners' investment.

With offices in many US cities, Newland has been successful because we have created a portfolio of communities with geographic diversity, and a range of homes and amenities for all different types of families living life in ways that matter most to them.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Newland is currently developing communities across the country in 14 states including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

For more information about Rita Brandin and Newland Communities, please visit: www.newlandcommunities.com

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