Susan Gerock currently serves as Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Elme Communities. In this capacity, she is responsible for the leadership, integrative management, and direction for company information systems including corporate-wide planning, budgeting for information technologies, and coordination and integration of all company information technology matters. Ms. Gerock has 20+ years of management and information technology experience in commercial real estate, manufacturing and retail.Prior to joining Elme Communities, Ms. Gerock held various roles at COPT Defense Properties, her most recent serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. She previously served as a Senior Information Technology Director for CarrAmerica and as an Information Technology Director for Archstone-Smith. Ms. Gerock holds an undergraduate degree from The College of William & Mary and holds a Master of Science, Management of Information Technology degree from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce. Ms. Gerock serves on multiple boards, including the Board of Directors of 826DC and OSCRE International.