Crescent Real Estate Announces Newest Member of Executive Team Jane Mody Named Executive Vice President of Capital Markets

Press Release
February 5, 2001
FORT WORTH, TX -- Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE:CEI) Friday announced that Jane Mody has been named executive vice president of capital markets for the company and will assume the role effective February 20, 2001.

``We are delighted to welcome Jane to our executive team,'' commented Denny Alberts, president & chief operating officer. ``Her extensive experience of over 20 years in real estate capital markets will enhance and complement the capabilities of Crescent's management team. She brings an outstanding reputation in both public and private equity markets as well as strong banking relationships.''

Previously, Ms. Mody served as vice president of Goldman Sachs & Company's real estate merchant banking division and Whitehall's nine real estate opportunity funds. From 1993 to 1999, she was co-founder and managing director of Pacific Retail Trust, a $1.5 billion private real estate investment trust. Ms. Mody served five years as executive vice president of Rosewood Property Company, a $1 billion private real estate company in the office, resort, and residential business. She also served as vice president of Interfirst Bank-Dallas for seven years. Ms. Mody holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Austin College.

``I am excited about joining a company with such an strong presence in the marketplace and one that is dedicated to offering prime properties and exceptional customer service,'' said Jane Mody. ``I look forward to being a part of Crescent's executive team and working together to ensure the company's continued success.''

About the Company

Crescent Real Estate Equities Company, one of the country's largest real estate investment trusts, owns and manages, through its subsidiaries, a diversified portfolio consisting of Class A office properties, luxury resorts and spas, and residential developments. Its mission is to expand the dimensions of business for its customers and maximize value to its shareholders by distinguishing itself as the undisputed leader in each of its businesses. Crescent will accomplish these goals by providing exceptional customer service and asset quality and by executing a disciplined real estate investment and operating strategy that focuses on market leadership, innovative growth opportunities, and outstanding customer, employee and partner alliances.

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Contact: 

     Crescent Real Estate, Fort Worth
     Media
     Sandra Porter, 817/321-1460
     sporter@cei-crescent.com
     or
     Analyst and Investors
     Jerry Crenshaw, 817/321-1492
     jcrenshaw@cei-crescent.com
     or
     Keira B. Moody, 817/321-1412
     kmoody@cei-crescent.com