Matthew Bucksbaum has served as a director of the Company since 1986 and as Chairman of the Board from July 1995 through August 2007. Mr. Bucksbaum now serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Mr. Bucksbaum previously served as a director and/or officer of various of our subsidiaries and joint ventures. Mr. Bucksbaum is an ex-officio trustee and former Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers (" ICSC ") and is a member of the Urban Land Institute (" ULI ") and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (" NAREIT "). Mr. Bucksbaum is also a life trustee and Chairman of the Aspen Music Festival and School and is a trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Mr. Bucksbaum is the father of John Bucksbaum, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
