Crescent Real Estate Adds New Vice President of Development

Press Release: Crescent Real Estate Equities Company
January 10, 2002
HOUSTON, TX -- Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE: CEI) announced today that Walter "Walt" J. Zartman has joined the Crescent investments team as vice president of development in Houston.

Zartman's responsibilities will include the pursuit, execution, and implementation of development opportunities in Crescent's markets. Prior to joining Crescent, Zartman worked for over fourteen years with Hines in Dallas as vice president of development and was responsible for the development of more than 900,000 square feet of office space. Zartman also negotiated in excess of 350 leases representing 2.5 million square feet of space.

"Walt has over 14 years of experience in construction and development, as well as significant successes in leasing commercial property. His expertise will greatly enhance our current development team," said Ken Moczulski, president of investments and chief investment officer for Crescent.

"I am excited about the opportunity to join Crescent. I look forward to contributing my expertise in development to Crescent's existing outstanding development team," said Zartman.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE: CEI) is one of the largest publicly held real estate investment trusts in the nation and, through its subsidiaries, owns and manages some of the country's most desirable properties. Its portfolio consists primarily of 75 office buildings totaling over 28 million square feet located in six states and 26 sub-markets primarily in the southwestern U.S., as well as world-renowned luxury resorts and spas and upscale residential developments. Crescent strives to expand the dimensions of business by providing exceptional customer service and high-quality assets through strategic real estate investments.

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