Thomas Drake hired by Phillips Edison & Company as new VP of Tax

Phillips Edison & Company has announced the appointment of Thomas L. Drake, CPA to the role of Vice President of Tax. In his new role, Mr. Drake will be responsible for leading all aspects of the tax functions for the organization.

Mr. Drake has over 30 years of accounting industry experience with a primary focus in tax services. For the past 11 years, he was with Columbia Sussex Corporation where he served most recently as the Vice President, Tax. Prior to his role at Columbia Sussex Corporation Mr. Drake was a Senior Tax Manager at KPMG, LLC and Ernst & Young, LLC.

“We are thrilled to have someone with Tom’s tremendous experience in tax join our leadership team. Tom’s expertise will serve as a great asset to Phillips Edison as we continue to grow,” said Devin Murphy, Principal and CFO at Phillips Edison.”

“Phillips Edison is a leader in the real estate industry and I am honored to join this team. I am excited to join such a fast growing and dynamic company,” Drake said.

Mr. Drake received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is a Certified Public Accountant and active member of the American Institute of CPAs, Ohio Society of CPAs, and the Tax Executive Institute.

Phillips Edison & Company offers a complete range of retail solutions for investors and retailers. The Company has an operating platform designed to optimize property value and consistently deliver a great shopping experience. Phillips Edison provides retail services including development, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail centers. Established in 1991, the company’s portfolio currently includes a national footprint of retail properties. The Company has corporate offices in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, New York City and Atlanta.