Inland Securities Corporation Announces Management Promotions

OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inland Securities Corporation (“Inland Securities”), the exclusive dealer manager for real estate investment programs offered by Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation, today announced several management promotions as part of its long-term strategic positioning plan.

“These promotions represent our next generation of leadership, and reaffirm our competitive position within the industry”

Effective immediately, Curtis Shoch is assuming the role of National Sales Director. He will be responsible for leading the Inland Securities’ Sales Team of external wholesalers, internal wholesalers and a business development team. Shoch has been an Inland wholesaler since 2000, and previously has worked at Wells Real Estate Funds and Keogler Investment Advisory Services. Shoch graduated from Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia with a B.S. in marketing and a concentration in finance. He is a registered representative, and holds Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Shawn Vaughan is assuming the role of Senior Vice President of Broker Dealer Relations. He will be responsible for leading the Inland Securities’ Relationship Team and for developing and maintaining the selling group for Inland’s investment products. Vaughan has been an Inland wholesaler since 2000, and previously has worked at Wells Real Estate Funds. He holds a CFP designation and Series 7 and 63 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Rod Curtis has been named Vice President, Director of Due Diligence. He will be responsible for building and maintaining Inland’s selling agreements with soliciting broker dealer personnel and independent due diligence firms, in addition to overseeing new product development. Curtis joined Inland in 2011, bringing with him more than a decade of experience in the investment community. He previously served as a regional vice president for three non-traded real estate investment trusts. He began his career in the financial services industry with DWS Scudder Investments, where he was an internal wholesaler and a sales manager. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

“These promotions represent our next generation of leadership, and reaffirm our competitive position within the industry,” said Brenda G. Gujral, president of Inland Securities Corporation. “Inland’s commitment to its broker dealer and financial advisor partners remains unbreakable. Our entire executive management team is confident that Curtis, Shawn and Rod will strengthen and grow those relationships, and we look forward to generations of future success.”

About Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation and its subsidiary Inland Securities Corporation

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation (“Inland Investments”) sponsors real estate investment trusts and direct participation programs in which individuals may invest. Inland Securities Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC, is the exclusive dealer manager for real estate investment programs offered by Inland Investments and its subsidiaries. Since its inception, Inland Investments and its subsidiaries have sponsored 625 total private placement programs (1031/Opportunity/LPs) and six non-traded REITs. As of September 30, 2012, Inland has raised more than $19.2 billion from investment product sales to over 475,000 investors, many of whom have invested in more than one product. Inland Investments is part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. (“Inland”). Inland owns properties in 48 states and managed assets with a book value exceeding $20.2 billion.