On January 8, 2020, Daniel S. Henson advised Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. of his resignation from the Board of Directors and his Committee assignments effective January 8, 2020. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Henson served as the chairman of the Risk Management Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee and Investment Committee. Mr. Henson’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with HTA or management regarding operations, policies or practices. The Board appointed H. Lee Cooper and Jay Paul Leupp, effective January 8, 2020, as new independent directors of the Board. Mr. Cooper was appointed to serve as a member of the Risk Management and Compensation Committees and Mr. Leupp was appointed to serve as a member of the Audit, Investment, and Nominating and Governance Committees. Mr. Cooper currently serves as an Operating Partner of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe focused on healthcare investments. Mr. Leupp is currently the Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager for Lazard Asset Management LLC's Global Real Estate Securities team where he has worked since 2011.