Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) announced the appointment of David Z. Hirsh to its Board of Directors, with an initial term set to expire at the company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Hirsh brings more than 30 years of real estate experience, having previously served as a Managing Director at Blackstone Inc. for approximately 16 years within its Real Estate Asset Management Group, until his retirement in January 2018. His responsibilities there included oversight of Equity Office Properties, IndCor Industrial Properties, and the LXR Hotels and Resorts portfolio. Before Blackstone, Hirsh spent approximately 15 years at Citigroup Inc., including roles in real estate asset management and corporate finance.

Hirsh currently serves as an independent director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE: SEG). He previously served on the board of SILVERspac Inc. (Nasdaq: SLVR) from 2021 to 2023. He also serves as an Independent Advisor to Town House Partners and holds a position as Adjunct Professor and Vice Chair of the Advisory Board at the New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate.

Christopher Clemente, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comstock, said: "His extensive background in commercial real estate and capital markets will be an invaluable asset to our leadership team."

Hirsh holds a B.B.A. in Public Accounting from Pace University and an M.S. in Real Estate Development and Investment from New York University. The information in this article is based on a press release from Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.