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Robert Denton
Chairman at
COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES
Net worth: 13 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Robert L.
Denton was the founder of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., founded in 1993, and Providence Capital, Inc., founded in 1991, where he served as Managing Director from 1991 to 1994.
Mr. Denton is also the founder of TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc.,Primus Guaranty Ltd...
Mr. Denton currently holds the position of Chairman at COPT Defense Properties since 2024 and has been with the company since 1999.
Additionally, Mr. Denton serves as a Trustee at COPT Defense Properties LP.
Former positions include Independent Director at Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. from 2008 to 2013, Co-Head of the Mergers & Acquisitions Division at Jefferies LLC, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Managing Partner at The Shidler Group from 1994 to 2013, and Head of Investment Research at Pacific Equity Ltd. from 1985 to 1987.
Education includes an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COPT Defense Properties LP
 COPT Defense Properties LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust company that leases, operates and develops defense properties 7.57% | 02/11/2021 | 242,014 ( 7.57% ) | 8 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
| 02/03/2026 | 144,264 ( 100% ) | 5 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
| 25/05/2026 | 3,803 ( 0% ) | 121 924 $ | 30/05/2026 |
Robert Denton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES | Chairman | 31/12/2023 |
COPT Defense Properties LP
COPT Defense Properties LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust company that leases, operates and develops defense properties | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Denton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST INC. | Director/Board Member | 27/01/2013 |
The Shidler Group
 The Shidler Group Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Real estate investment firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2012 |
Providence Capital, Inc.
 Providence Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Founder | 31/12/1993 |
Pacific Equity Ltd.
 Pacific Equity Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Distributes and manufactures coatings | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1986 |
TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc.
 TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates real estate investment trust | Founder | - |
Training of Robert Denton
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc.
TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates real estate investment trust | Finance |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
 First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as an integrated real estate company which owns, manages, acquires, sells, develops and redevelops industrial real estate | Finance |
COPT Defense Properties
 COPT Defense Properties Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which owns, manages, leases, develops and acquires office and data center properties | Finance |
Providence Capital, Inc.
Providence Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Jefferies LLC
 Jefferies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering and environmental consulting services | Industrial Services |
The Shidler Group
The Shidler Group Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Real estate investment firm | Finance |
Primus Guaranty Ltd.
 Primus Guaranty Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides an update on the credit swap protection | Finance |
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
 Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which owns and operates institutional office properties | Finance |
Pacific Equity Ltd.
Pacific Equity Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Distributes and manufactures coatings | Process Industries |
COPT Defense Properties LP
COPT Defense Properties LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust company that leases, operates and develops defense properties | Finance |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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