IRVINE, Calif., (June 17, 2008) – Thompson National Properties, LLC announced today that Lauri Schutz has joined the company as chief financial officer of the Bruin Fund, L.P., a $250 million opportunity fund.

“Lauri has proven to be a leader in similar environments and we know she will create a best in class accounting department for the Bruin Fund,” said Tony Thompson, chairman and chief executive officer of Thompson National Properties.

In this position, Schutz is responsible for all financial reporting and accounting functions in relation to the Bruin Fund.

“Thompson National Properties is one of those rare companies with rapid growth and development and a fast paced environment,” said Schutz. “I am excited to be here and looking forward to all of the new challenges and opportunities.”

Previously, Schutz was vice president, finance at Renaissance Senior Living since 1999 where she supervised all financial and accounting functions. Prior to this, Schutz was accounting manager at MBK Senior Living Communities, Ltd., a division of MBK Real Estate. Schutz formerly held various accounting and finance positions with Koll Management Services, Inc. and Birtcher Real Estate/MBK Real Estate. Schutz earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from California State University, Fullerton.

Thompson National Properties, LLC provides value-added real estate investment opportunities and asset management to high net worth domestic, foreign and institutional investors. For more information regarding Thompson National Properties, please visit www.tnpre.com.