First Potomac Realty Trust Appoints Andrew Blocher as Chief Financial Officer

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Potomac Realty Trust (NYSE:FPO), a leading owner of office and industrial properties in the greater Washington, D.C. region, today announced the appointment of Andrew Blocher as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective October 8, 2012. In his role, Mr. Blocher will oversee the accounting, capital markets, investor relations, corporate communications and information technology functions. Mr. Blocher will focus on further refining and executing First Potomac’s capital plan, and will work closely with investors, advisors and capital providers for the $2 billion REIT.