American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark S. Ordan as an Independent Director and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the company's Board of Directors effective June 17, 2015. Mr. Ordan currently serves as Executive Chairman of WP Glimcher, and will transition to Non-Executive Chairman effective January 1, 2016. Additionally, Mr. Ordan has been CEO and held various senior-level positions during his 30-year career including leadership positions at Sunrise Senior Living, The Mills Corporation, Balducci's gourmet food store chain and Fresh Fields Markets.