IRVINE, Calif., (September 15, 2008) – Thompson National Properties, LLC announced today that Thomas Gentry has joined the company as regional vice president, South Central region.

"Thomas is a motivated individual with an exceptional ability to cultivate relationships within the broker-dealer community," said Greg Genovese, president of the Securities Division at Thompson National Properties. "His sales expertise and industry contacts will be counted on to help us reach the highest levels of broker-dealer and investor satisfaction."

"To work with such an esteemed and talented team as the one in place at Thompson National Properties, is an opportunity that an investment professional rarely gets," said Gentry. "I look forward to helping establish Thompson National Properties as a leader in my market."

Previously, Gentry was regional vice president at Security Benefit Group where he was responsible for the marketing and distribution of non-qualified products in the Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas area. Prior to this, Gentry held various positions with Federated Investors and AIM Investments. Gentry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Houston, C.T. Bauer School of Business and is a registered representative with FINRA (formerly NASD) holding Series 6, 7, 63, 66 and state insurance licenses.

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.