Tammy Pescatore Joins The Hampshire Companies As Human Resources Coordinator

Morristown, N.J. (August 5, 2007) — The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $2 billion, has announced the appointment of Tammy Pescatore as Human Resources Coordinator.

At Hampshire, Ms. Pescatore will provide executive administrative support to the finance department. Prior to joining The Hampshire Companies, Ms. Pescatore was executive assistant to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of American Express for more than 14 years. She has advanced education at Cornell University as well as Passaic County Community College.

“We are excited to have Tammy join our team,” said James E. Hanson II, CEO and President of The Hampshire Companies. “Her attention to detail, enthusiasm, and work ethic will be a great asset to our company, and we look forward to her making an immediate contribution.”

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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