Gladstone Commercial Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 26, 2026, disclosing the resignation of director Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. from its Board of Directors, effective October 22, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation date: Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. notified the company of his immediate resignation from the Board of Directors on October 22, 2026.
  • Tenure: According to the filing, Mr. Wilkinson had served as a director since 2014 and as Lead Independent Director since 2024.
  • Successor named: The Board elected George "Chip" Stelljes, III to succeed Mr. Wilkinson as Lead Independent Director, effective October 26, 2026.
  • Board size reduced: Following the resignation, the Board fixed the number of directors at seven, effective October 26, 2026.
  • Multiple securities registered: The company lists Common Stock (NASDAQ:GOOD), Series E Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:GOODN), and Series G Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:GOODO) on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Wilkinson Departure and Board Leadership Transition at Gladstone Commercial

Gladstone Commercial Corporation, a Maryland-incorporated company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, disclosed in its Form 8-K that Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. notified the company on October 22, 2026 of his resignation from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. According to the filing, Mr. Wilkinson had served as a director since 2014, representing more than a decade of board service, and had held the role of Lead Independent Director since 2024.

The filing states that the Board elected George "Chip" Stelljes, III to assume the role of Lead Independent Director, with that appointment taking effect October 26, 2026. The company did not disclose additional details about Mr. Stelljes's background or the circumstances surrounding Mr. Wilkinson's resignation beyond the notification date and effective date provided.

Following the departure, the filing reports that the Board fixed the number of directors at seven, also effective October 26, 2026. The report was signed by Gary Gerson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of the registrant. No compensatory arrangements or other officer changes were disclosed in connection with this filing.

What Was Disclosed

Gladstone Commercial Corporation reported the immediate resignation of long-serving director and Lead Independent Director Walter H. Wilkinson Jr., the appointment of George "Chip" Stelljes, III as his successor in that role, and a reduction of the board to seven directors.