BALTIMORE, MD – Cindy Shelton has joined St. John Properties, Inc., a Baltimore-based commercial real estate development and management company with a national portfolio valued at more than $5 billion, as Vice President, Human Resources. With a Bachelor of Science degree in English from Towson University and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Shelton brings nearly 30 years of business and human resources experience to the company.

In her new role, Shelton will be responsible for human resources-related initiatives supporting the company’s 15 regional offices, with a focus on executing talent recruitment and retention activities, employee relations, talent management and executing programs aimed at maintaining a vibrant and inclusive workplace. She will also address and oversee priorities in the entire employee lifecycle including the completion of on-boarding programs, training and professional development initiatives.

“Our mission to recruit and retain the best and brightest talent in the commercial real estate industry remains a major driver in St. John Properties’ sustained momentum and success,” stated Lori Rice, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer at St. John Properties. “Cindy’s expertise will help preserve and evolve our high performing and dynamic corporate culture; we are excited for her to join our company.”

Founded in 1971, St. John Properties, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms. The company is distinguished by its commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Throughout St. John Properties’ 53-year history, the company has developed more than 24 million square feet of flex/R&D, office, retail, and warehouse space and has investments in over 3,000 residential units. The company proudly serves more than 2,600 clients in Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Wisconsin. For more information about the company, visit www.sjpi.com.