Sun Communities, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (MH) and RV communities, announced the appointment of Ileana McAlary as general counsel, executive vice president and secretary, effective June 29.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ileana to Sun Communities,” said Charles D. Young, CEO of Sun Communities. “She is a proven leader who brings a unique combination of strategic counsel, operational rigor, mergers and acquisitions expertise, and public company governance expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our strategic priorities. We are confident Ileana will make an immediate impact on our leadership team and help drive long-term value for our stakeholders.”
An experienced enterprise legal and governance executive, McAlary joins Sun Communities from SpartanNash, a Fortune 400 food solutions company, where she served as executive VP, chief legal and compliance officer and corporate secretary. In that role, she led the company’s legal, compliance, government affairs, aviation and food safety and quality assurance functions.
“I am honored to join Sun Communities and look forward to working with the leadership team, board of directors, and all team members to support the company’s continued growth, strategic initiatives and commitment to maximizing value for all stakeholders, including our team members, residents, guests and shareholders,” said McAlary. “I share the company’s deep commitment to expanding accessible and affordable housing opportunities, and I look forward to contributing to that mission in my new role.”
Earlier in her career, McAlary served at Wolverine Worldwide and held senior legal roles at Meijer and Amway Corporation. McAlary earned her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and holds a B.A. in International Relations and Business from Grand Valley State University. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
