Parkway Realty Services, LLC. (PRS), a strategic leasing and professional management services firm, today announced the addition of leasing industry veteran, Mark Preston, to the PRS Houston team of real estate professionals.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009 HOUSTON, TX. - July 8, 2009 - Parkway Realty Services, LLC. (PRS), a strategic leasing and professional management services firm, today announced the addition of leasing industry veteran, Mark Preston, to the PRS Houston team of real estate professionals. As Managing Director, Mark will develop and oversee the growth of the PRS Houston office, as well as assume responsibility for business development, hands-on marketing, and leasing for properties owned by Parkway Properties, Inc. in Houston. Prior to joining PRS, Mark was Senior Vice President of Owner Representation with the Office Services Division of Moody Rambin Interests where he was responsible for commercial office marketing, leasing, and comprehensive owner representation. Prior to joining Moody Rambin Interests, Mark was Senior Vice President Office Group with Grubb & Ellis Company for over 20 years. Mark´s successful career in commercial office leasing has resulted in the completion of numerous major office marketing and leasing assignments in New Orleans, Houston, and New York. Mark´s client list includes such well known firms as: ExxonMobil, Interfin Corporation, Koch Industries, John Hancock Insurance, State Farm Insurance, and Teacher's Pension Fund. "Mark is a proven dealmaker. Over his 35-year career, Mark has successfully leased over 37 million square feet of Class-A office space. We plan to leverage Mark´s proven expertise and reputation for successfully leasing and marketing Class-A office buildings to expand the PRS footprint nationally, beginning in Houston. Mark's skills will augment the strong Parkway team of real estate professionals in Houston, which is led by Mitch Mattingly and Mike Fransen." said Steven G. Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkway Properties, Inc. About PRS Founded in 1983, Parkway Realty Services (PRS) is a commercial real estate services and advisory firm that serves the needs of private and public companies and individual investors that own or invest in Class-A office buildings. PRS offers expert commercial real estate advice, professional property management services, and strategic marketing and leasing services aimed at increasing net operating income and maximizing profit upon exit. PRS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parkway Properties, Inc. and has offices in the major markets of Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix, as well as other secondary markets. It employs over 200 employees in these markets. Additional information about PRS is available at www.prs-realty.com. About Parkway Properties, Inc. Parkway Properties, Inc., a member of the S&P Small Cap 600 Index, is a self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in the operation, leasing, acquisition, and ownership of office properties. The Company is geographically focused on the Southeastern and Southwestern United States and Chicago. Parkway owns or has an interest in 65 office properties located in 11 states with an aggregate of approximately 13.4 million square feet of leasable space at July 8, 2009. Included in the portfolio are 21 properties totaling 3.9 million square feet that are owned jointly with other investors, representing 28.8% of the portfolio. Fee-based real estate services are offered through the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Parkway Realty Services, which also manages and/or leases approximately 1.9 million square feet for third parties at July 8, 2009. Additional information about Parkway is available at www.pky.com.