EPRT promotes Jenkins to President, Salisbury to CFO+CSO; Peil departs, Vachris named CIO

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC.

R. Max Jenkins promoted to President and COO; Peter Mavoides remains CEO with new contract through March 31, 2031.
Robert W. Salisbury expands role to EVP, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary.
A. Joseph Peil's employment terminates effective Sept 8, 2026; Craig Vachris appointed EVP and Chief Investment Officer.
Jenkins and Salisbury receive LTIP grants with $2M target value, vesting 50% at 3 and 4 years.
Jenkins severance: 2x base salary (non-CIC) and 3x base salary (CIC) for qualifying terminations.

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Role change

Robert W. Salisbury

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary

EPRT · ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC.

Effective: 2026-09-04
Filed: September 9, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

Also, on September 4, 2026, the Board approved the expansion of Robert W. Salisbury’s position from Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary of the Company.

Role change

R. Max Jenkins

President and Chief Operating Officer

EPRT · ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC.

Effective: 2026-09-04
Filed: September 9, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

On September 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed R. Max Jenkins, the Company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, with Peter M. Mavoides continuing to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Departed

A Joseph Peil

Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

EPRT · ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC.

Effective: 2026-09-08
Filed: September 9, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

On September 4, 2026, the Board determined that the employment of A Joseph Peil, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, would terminate effective as of September 8, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert W. Salisbury changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary at ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC..

Action: expanded
Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary

Exact text from the filing

Also, on September 4, 2026, the Board approved the expansion of Robert W. Salisbury’s position from Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

R. Max Jenkins was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Operating Officer

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On September 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed R. Max Jenkins, the Company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, with Peter M. Mavoides continuing to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

A Joseph Peil departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC..

Action: terminate
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

Exact text from the filing

On September 4, 2026, the Board determined that the employment of A Joseph Peil, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, would terminate effective as of September 8, 2026.

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