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Get filing alertsSeven Hills Realty Trust appoints Mark Talley as Independent Trustee following Somers resignation
Filed June 10, 2026 · Period ending June 9, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Mark A. Talley, 61, elected as Independent Trustee to fill vacancy left by Jeffrey Somers' resignation. Talley brings commercial real estate expertise from founding Griswold Realty Advisors (2012) and Greenwood Commercial Real Estate, plus current board service at Office Properties Income Trust.
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Talley appointed to three key board committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance, ensuring continuity in independent oversight following Somers' departure after the June 9 annual meeting.
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Somers' resignation confirmed as amicable with no disagreements regarding company operations, policies, or practices—standard disclosure language for routine board transitions.
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Annual meeting results: Three Class I trustees elected for three-year terms through 2029 (Danner, Lamkin, Jordan), and Deloitte & Touche ratified as 2026 auditor with 96% shareholder approval.
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Summary
Seven Hills Realty Trust executed a routine board transition on June 9, 2026, with Independent Trustee Jeffrey Somers resigning immediately after the annual shareholder meeting and Mark Talley elected as his replacement. The company emphasized Somers' departure was amicable, with no operational or governance disputes—standard language that reduces concern about underlying issues.
Talley's appointment maintains board independence and brings relevant real estate sector experience, including his current trustee role at Office Properties Income Trust and his founding of two commercial real estate firms. For retail investors, this represents normal board refreshment with no material impact on operations or strategy.
The key committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating) remain fully staffed with independent oversight. Watch for Talley's participation in upcoming quarterly earnings calls or investor presentations to gauge his engagement level. The annual meeting also proceeded routinely, with all three Class I trustee nominees elected and the auditor ratified by a strong majority, indicating no shareholder governance concerns.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Also on June 9, 2026, the Board, pursuant to a recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board, elected Mark A. Talley as an Independent Trustee in Class II of the Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Somers and to serve the remainder of Mr. Somers’s term as an Independent Trustee. The Board appointed Mr. Talley to serve on the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board.
Mark A. Talley was elected as an Independent Trustee to fill the vacancy left by Somers' resignation. He will serve on three key board committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance. This represents a standard board succession with no gap in independent oversight.
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On June 9, 2026, Jeffrey P. Somers resigned as an Independent Trustee, effective following the conclusion of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders held on the same day (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Somers advised the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) that his resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Jeffrey P. Somers resigned as an Independent Trustee effective after the June 9, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The company disclosed that his resignation was not due to any disagreement with management, the Board, or company operations, which is standard language to clarify the departure was amicable.
Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted on the election of two Independent Trustees and one Managing Trustee in Class I of the Board, each for a three year term of office continuing until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of shareholders and until her or his respective successor is duly elected and qualifies. The following persons were elected as Trustees and received the following votes: Nominee Votes For Withhold Broker Non-Votes Ann M. Danner 12,668,995 | 1,063,799 | 5,333,706 William A. Lamkin 11,708,471 | 2,024,323 | 5,333,706 Matthew P. Jordan 13,097,434 | 635,360 | 5,333,706
Shareholders elected three trustees to Class I of the Board for three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Ann M. Danner received 12,668,995 votes for, William A. Lamkin received 11,708,471 votes for, and Matthew P. Jordan received 13,097,434 votes for. All three were elected despite varying levels of withhold votes.
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The Company’s shareholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors to serve for the 2026 fiscal year. This proposal received the following votes: For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | 18,380,982 | 542,376 | 143,142 | N/A
Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. The proposal passed with 18,380,982 votes for, 542,376 against, and 143,142 abstentions. This is a routine annual vote confirming the audit firm selection.
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