David L. Gadis, 58, has been elected to join the Highwoods Properties, Inc.'s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Gadis, who will serve on the Company’s audit committee, qualifies as an independent director under the standards of the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Gadis has served as chief executive officer and general manager of DC Water, since May 2018, where he oversees a $1 billion annual budget and leads a workforce of approximately 1,100 employees.