Executive Profile

Samuel Demissie—Vice President, Acquisitions and Asset Management

Samuel Demissie is director of acquisitions and asset management. He is responsible for financial modeling and analysis of properties, portfolios and redevelopment.

He identifies properties in line with the company’s strategic plan and identifies potential acquisitions that would enhance the company’s portfolio.

Mr. Demissie’s career has been primarily in the electronics industry. He has held senior management positions for such companies as NEC America, Philips Semiconductor and Holley Communications. From 1989 to 1999, Mr. Demissie was senior product planner at NEC America.

Prior to joining Whitestone REIT, he was president of Hop-on Wireless, Irvine, California. Mr. Demissie is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in economics.