Brandywine Realty Trust takes a people-centric approach to business, with service at the forefront. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), Brandywine owns, develops, leases and manages an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio. Brandywine's commitment to innovation, integrity, quality, and community has translated into not only business success, but also, healthier and more vibrant communities. Since the company's founding in 1994 by the current President & CEO, Jerry Sweeney, Brandywine has grown from 200,000 square feet and a total market capitalization of less than $5 million, to over 24 million square feet and a total market capitalization of approximately $5 billion.