June 30, 2025

Continental Realty Corporation Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Continue to Drive Investment Performance and Future Growth

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Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2025 – Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a national real estate investor and operator, today announced the promotion of four leaders within the firm, including three C-suite appointments. These promotions reflect a dedication to enhancing the leadership team and positioning CRC for continued success. The four leaders report directly to the CEO, JM Schapiro, and are members of the firm’s executive committee. “These promotions signify the ongoing progression of our organization. It is a testament of how we have expanded on our legacy and nurtured internal talent to propel us towards the next phase of growth, while continuing to deliver strong results for our investors.” said JM Schapiro, Chief Executive Officer.

Josh Dinstein has been promoted to Co-Chief Investment Officer. Dinstein joined CRC in 2020 and has nearly doubled its retail footprint, acquiring 4.7 million square feet of high-quality retail shopping centers across the United States Dinstein will lead the firm’s retail investment strategies to minimize risk and maximize returns for investors.

Haley Gallagher has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Since joining CRC in 2012, Gallagher has made significant contributions across departments, including building the Asset Management Platform and leading the Capital Markets Group, Insurance, and Data Science Teams. Multifamily and Retail Operations will now report to Gallagher, linking key functions focused on operational excellence under her leadership.

Lauren Wayne has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at CRC. She joined the company in 2010 as Fund Controller and has since played a pivotal role in building a scalable financial and accounting infrastructure. Lauren excels in transforming processes by streamlining workflows and leveraging technology. In her new role, Lauren will continue to oversee all aspects of accounting and will add Systems, IT, and Investor Relations, significantly expanding her influence across the firm.

Crystal Frey has been promoted to Executive Vice President of People, Culture & Brand. Since joining CRC in 2011 as Vice President of Human Resources, Frey has been instrumental in transforming the HR and engagement functions, leading the organization to be recognized by Top Workplaces for 14 years in a row. Frey will be an essential voice at the table as CRC continues to focus on corporate brand and investor relationships.

These promotions follow nine other recent promotions within the team to strategically align the organization in preparation for continued growth and to create opportunities for the next generation of talented leaders. Continental Realty Corporation remains committed to growth and focused on scaling their retail and multifamily platforms and delivering value to investors.

About CRC

Continental Realty Corporation is a real estate investment and management company active in 14 states with approximately $4.2 billion of Assets Under Management (AUM) that includes a portfolio of over 10,000 apartment units and over eight million square feet of retail space. CRC has offices in five cities and team members around the country. Over the past five years, CRC has grown dramatically, acquiring 4.7 million square feet of shopping centers and approximately 3,000 apartment units. For more information, please visit www.crcrealty.com.