Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR) reports on corporate governance changes effective March 14, 2026. The report date is March 10, 2026, covering the departure of the Chief Financial Officer, the resignation of a Board Director, and the appointment of new officers.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel and governance matters rather than financial performance.
Material Changes
- Chief Financial Officer Departure: The current CFO's last day is March 13, 2026. A search for a replacement is underway.
- Board Resignation: Mr. Kerry Campbell resigned from the Board of Directors effective March 14, 2026, to focus exclusively on his role as Chairman of Cedar Realty Trust. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company.
- Committee Leadership: Ms. Rebecca Musser was designated as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Appointments and Management Commentary
- Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer: Patrick Gundlach was appointed effective March 14, 2026. He has been with the Company since 2018 as Director of Financial Reporting and is a CPA.
- Corporate Secretary: Ms. Sydney Schlimgen was appointed Corporate Secretary effective March 14, 2026.
- Management Commentary: The Company states there are no undisclosed arrangements regarding Mr. Gundlach's appointment and no family relationships with directors or officers. Mr. Campbell's departure is described as a strategic focus shift to a subsidiary.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the timeline for the search and appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
- Verify the impact of Mr. Campbell's resignation on the composition and quorum of the Board of Directors.
- Review the qualifications and tenure of Patrick Gundlach in his new expanded role as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the status of the CFO search or additional board changes.