November 21, 2008 12:52 PM Eastern Time 

PA Retailers Association Elects David Ober, General Partner of Rockvale Outlets, as Board Member

LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The PA Retailers Association (PRA), the premier retail trade association in Pennsylvania whose encompassing membership consists of small and large independent retailers as well as the national retail chains, has elected Lancaster County resident David K. Ober to the organization’s board.

Founded in 1932, the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association’s mission is to represent the retailing industry in the state's legislative chambers, protecting and promoting the welfare of those engaged in retailing, while keeping its members informed about laws and regulations affecting the retail industry.

“The PA Retailers Association is highly respected organization culling members from today’s top real estate development and retail companies,” said Ober. “From small, mom and pops to national retailers doing business in Pennsylvania, PRA’s membership is vast and diverse. Being elected to the board is a great honor. I look forward to the challenges of an exciting 2009!”

Ober holds more than 22 years of experience in the real estate development and retail industries. Having orchestrated a host of significant deals throughout his career, Ober has been instrumental in bringing many high profile merchants to the Central Pennsylvania region, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Tommy Hilfiger, and Pottery Barn Outlet. Currently, Ober serves as vice president of leasing for LMS Real Estate, managing leasing for The Outlets at Hershey. In addition, he is an owner and general partner of Rockvale Outlets, the award-winning outlet center located in Lancaster, PA. There, Ober oversees day-to-day operations, leasing and marketing efforts. Ober holds both Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Wheaton College. He is also president of DOC&R, Developers of Outlet Centers and Retailers, an international trade organization focused on boosting sales, processes and policy to foster the growth of the outlet industry.

Ober resides in Elizabethtown, PA with his wife, Boni, and their two daughters.