TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation that currently qualifies as a real estate investment trust, announces that Lisa A. Drummond retired as Secretary of the Company, effective September 13, 2018. Todd M. Sakow was elected by the board of directors of the Company to become Secretary of the Company, effective September 13, 2018. Mr. Sakow also continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, positions he has held since August 2010. In addition, effective September 13, 2018, Ms. Drummond retired as Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Carter/Validus Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), the Company’s external advisor, and Mr. Sakow assumed such positions.

Michael Seton, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and the Advisor, stated, “We are pleased to have Mr. Sakow assume the role of Secretary and appreciate his continued contribution to the Company.”

About Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT, Inc.

Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT, Inc. currently qualifies as a real estate investment trust and invests in mission critical real estate assets located throughout the United States. Mission critical real estate assets are purpose-built facilities designed to support the most essential operations of tenants.