Kim Stirba-Reynolds Joins The Hampshire Companies as Asset Manager

Morristown, NJ (February 18, 2007) — The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1.5 billion, has announced the appointment of Kim Stirba-Reynolds as Asset Manager.

At Hampshire, Ms. Stirba-Reynolds will be responsible for all aspects of asset management for Hampshire Partners Fund VI portfolio, Hampshire’s $235 million institutional real estate investment fund, including property operations, leasing, and financial reporting.

Prior to joining The Hampshire Companies, Ms. Stirba-Reynolds was with CB Richard Ellis for 13 years. While at CB Richard Ellis she was responsible for managing Class-A office properties for institutional owners, tenant improvements, capital projects, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ms. Stirba-Reynolds is a member of BOMA and holds her real estate license in the state of New Jersey.

“Kim is an excellent addition to our team of experienced real estate professionals,” said James E. Hanson II, CEO and President of The Hampshire Companies. “Her expertise, professionalism, and energy are reflective of our company’s culture, and we look forward to her making an immediate contribution.”

Hampshire Partners Fund VI is a real estate investment fund focused on diversified value-add opportunities in the industrial, retail and suburban office asset classes located in the growth corridors of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Fund VI has acquired a total of approximately $600 million in real estate over the past three years. The Fund continues to actively seek additional acquisitions throughout its targeted markets.

The Hampshire Companies is a full-service, private real estate investment fund manager based in Morristown, New Jersey. The Hampshire Companies is a vibrant, dynamic organization that combines creative vision and superior execution, thereby enabling it to create and enhance value in real estate investments in order to consistently outperform the market. Additional information on The Hampshire Companies and its funds is available online at www.hampshireco.com.

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