Linda Swearingen joined the Casto organization as Executive Vice President of its Asset Management Division in May, 2002. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing the management and performance of the organization's retail shopping center portfolio as well as current acquisition and disposition activities. Swearingen's background includes extensive experience in commercial real estate finance, management and retail leasing. Prior to joining Casto, she was Senior Vice President, Finance/Investor Relations for Konover Property Trust based in Cary, North Carolina and Assistant Vice President in the commercial real estate area of Bank One Dayton. She holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green University.