Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. announced the promotion of Rochelle Thomas to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In connection with the promotion, Ms. Thomas becomes a member of Spirit's Executive Leadership Team and a voting member of Spirit's Investment Committee. She will report to Mr. Jackson Hsieh, President and CEO.

Ms. Thomas previously served as the company's Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel with primary responsibility for the legal division, including advising on real estate, corporate and securities, litigation, insurance, human capital management and ESG issues. She is a founding member of Spirit's Diversity Council and Women's Leadership Council and has been a principal driver in Spirit's ESG efforts. Prior to joining Spirit in 2016, Ms. Thomas was a senior associate at Vinson & Elkins, LLP.

She holds a bachelor's degree with honors in history and political science from The Ohio State University and obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Ms. Thomas assumes the title formerly held by Mr. Jay Young who was separately appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer.