AUSTIN--William D. Redd, who has been instrumental in the growth of Brandywine Realty Trust's Austin portfolio, has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and senior managing director – Richmond and Austin. 

Redd began his career at Brandywine in 1999 as vice president of Richmond operations. In 2008, he was named senior vice president and managing director of Richmond and Austin. 

Company reps say Redd has been largely responsible for the success of the Austin portfolio; Brandywine is the largest landlord of class A properties in the city.

"I am delighted to announce this well-deserved promotion," said Gerard H. Sweeney, president and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust, in a release. "Bill is a valued, experienced executive who has been a tremendous leader in establishing Brandywine as the premier landlord in our Richmond and Austin regions. His market knowledge and vast real estate experience have been invaluable to the successful execution of our business plan."

Prior to joining Brandywine, Bill was a partner from 1988 until 1999 with Childress Klein Properties, a privately held real estate firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC. From 1985 until 1988, he was with Trammell Crow Co. 

Reed is a member of Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) and ULI Austin.

Reps for Brandywine could not provide additional comments by press time.