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COPT Defense Properties has announced the passing of former CEO Roger A. Waesche, Jr., who led the company from 2011 to 2016 and played a key role in its Strategic Reallocation Program. This initiative shifted the company's focus towards defense and information technology properties, significantly enhancing its financial stability and achieving an investment grade credit rating. Under his leadership, COPT Defense expanded to 198 properties with a 97% occupancy rate as of September 30, 2025.