Jane Gural-Senders
About Jane Gural‑Senders
Independent director of Postal Realty Trust, Inc. since 2019; age 76; principal and executive director at GFP Real Estate LLC with deep commercial real estate and leasing experience; Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University. Independent under NYSE/SEC standards; one of four independent directors on a five‑member board .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gural JCC (Greater Five Towns, Long Island, NY) | Past President; current board member | Not disclosed | Community leadership |
| GFP Real Estate LLC | Executive Director and Principal | Current | Oversees portfolio operations across 57 properties; leasing expertise |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Associates Ben‑Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) | Board Member | Current | Higher education philanthropy |
| Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership BID | Board Member | Current | Urban district stewardship |
| Yeshiva University | Real Estate Committee Member | Current | Real estate oversight/advice |
Board Governance
- Board composition and independence: 5 directors; 4 independent, including Gural‑Senders .
- Committee assignments (2024): Member, Corporate Governance & Compensation (CG&C) Committee; not on Audit; Board chaired by Independent Chair Patrick R. Donahoe; Audit Chair Barry Lefkowitz; CG&C Chair Anton Feingold .
- Attendance: Board met 8x; Audit 5x; CG&C 7x; all incumbent directors attended ≥75% of aggregate board and committee meetings; all directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Governance practices relevant to director effectiveness: regular independent executive sessions; stock ownership policy; anti‑hedging and anti‑pledging; incentive compensation clawback; proxy access .
Fixed Compensation
- Director program (structure): annual cash retainer $25,000; annual equity retainer $50,000; additional cash retainers—Independent Chair $100,000, Audit Chair $20,000, CG&C Chair $10,000; committee member $5,000; directors may elect equity in lieu of cash .
| Component (2024) | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fees Paid in Stock in Lieu of Cash | $18,826 |
| Stock Awards (LTIP units and related awards) | $79,213 |
| Total | $98,039 |
Details: In 2024, Gural‑Senders received 3,627 LTIP units (three‑year vesting, one‑third annually), 811 LTIP units in lieu of cash fees (prorated May 17–Dec 31, 2024), and an additional 1,306 LTIP units under the Alignment of Interest Program (three‑year restriction period) .
Performance Compensation
- Equity election and vesting: Non‑employee directors can elect restricted stock/LTIP units in lieu of cash fees, receiving additional grants per elected restriction period (3y: 0.3x; 5y: 0.5x; 8y: 1.0x). Awards vest per selected schedule; unvested equity forfeited upon termination for cause .
| Award Type | Units | Grant/Determination Context | Vesting Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTIP units (annual director equity grant) | 3,627 | 2024 director equity award | 3‑year; one‑third annually |
| LTIP units (fees in equity) | 811 | Fees converted to LTIP units (May 17–Dec 31, 2024) | 3‑year restriction per program |
| LTIP units (Alignment multiple) | 1,306 | Alignment of Interest Program (3‑year selection) | 3‑year restricted period |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Public/Private | Role | Potential Interlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed (public companies) | — | — | — |
| GFP Real Estate LLC | Private | Executive Director/Principal | No PSTL related‑party transactions disclosed involving Gural‑Senders |
| AABGU; Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership BID; Yeshiva University Real Estate Committee | Non‑profit/Academic | Board/Committee member | Civic/academic boards; no PSTL conflicts disclosed |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Commercial real estate and leasing expertise; portfolio oversight across 13.8M sq ft; experience in NYC metro real estate markets .
- Governance exposure via CG&C Committee including oversight of ESG and human capital .
- Education: MSW, New York University .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Class A Common Shares Beneficially Owned | 14,419; <1% of Class A outstanding |
| Total Beneficial Ownership (Class A + OP Units + LTIP + VE) | 39,136; <1% on a combined basis |
| LTIP Units Not Yet Vested | 16,730 units |
| Shares/Units Pledged as Collateral | None; anti‑pledging policy in place |
| Director Ownership Guideline | 5x annual cash retainer; compliance period 5 years from April 2022 |
Governance Assessment
- Alignment signals: elected equity in lieu of cash fees; additional LTIP units via Alignment of Interest Program; multi‑year vesting reinforces long‑term orientation and retention .
- Independence and engagement: independent director; active CG&C committee member; ≥75% meeting attendance; attendance at annual meeting—supports board effectiveness .
- Conflicts/related party: no related‑party transactions disclosed involving Gural‑Senders; related‑party exposures are centered on CEO/affiliates and office lease/managed properties; oversight via policy and special committee processes—no director impairment noted .
- Policies: robust anti‑hedging/anti‑pledging; clawback (Section 10D compliant); proxy access; stock ownership guidelines .
- RED FLAGS: None disclosed specific to Gural‑Senders (no pledging/hedging; no related‑party transactions; independent status maintained) .