DCT Industrial Trust Inc.® Appoints Raymond B. Greer to Board of Directors

DENVER, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (NYSE: DCT), a leading industrial real estate company, today announced the appointment of Raymond B. Greer to its Board of Directors.

"We are excited to welcome Ray to the DCT Industrial Board," said Tom Wattles, Chairman of DCT Industrial.  "His experience as a top executive in the transportation and logistics industry will bring DCT Industrial a valuable perspective on our customers' needs and how we can further provide value in their overall supply chain."

Mr. Greer has over twenty years of logistics and transportation experience. Most recently, Mr. Greer was CEO of Greatwide Logistics Services LLC. Prior to Greatwide, he was President & CEO of Newgistics, Inc., and also held the positions of President, COO and CIO for Ryder Integrated Logistics.  Mr. Greer joined Ryder after more than a decade in leadership positions with Federal Express Corporation.

About DCT Industrial Trust Inc.®

DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (NYSE: DCT) is a leading industrial real estate company that owns, operates and develops high-quality bulk distribution and light industrial properties in high-volume distribution markets in the U.S. and Mexico. As of June 30, 2010, the Company owned, managed or had under development 75.5 million square feet of assets leased to approximately 810 customers, including 14.6 million square feet managed on behalf of three institutional joint venture partners.  Additional information is available at www.dctindustrial.com.

SOURCE DCT Industrial Trust Inc.