Mr. Rush joined Brandywine in 2001 and currently serves as Vice President – Leasing, with responsibility for leasing and development of the Company’s Philadelphia CBD portfolio. Mr. Rush has negotiated numerous major lease transactions as well as analyzed and implemented various project marketing strategies. He also works closely with Brandywine’s urban development team in developing the marketing and leasing plans for new developments in the Cira Centre Complex in University City. Prior to joining Brandywine, Mr. Rush was employed in the field of public finance as a consultant with Philadelphia-based Public Financial Management (PFM). Before joining PFM, he was employed as an economic development consultant with the Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation, and prior to that was a Legislative Aide in Philadelphia City Council. Mr. Rush is a member of the Board of Directors of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Temple University and a Master’s Degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.