TEMPE, Ariz. - (Business Wire) Service excellence is at the core of the culture for Gables Residential, a developer and manager of multifamily communities across the nation. In alignment with its culture, Gables has joined forces with LifeLock, Inc. to develop a special offer for residents and employees on LifeLock® service, the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. In 2008, identity fraud victims increased 22% to 9.9 million, according to Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2009 Identity Fraud Survey Report. As a result of this dramatic increase, Gables Residential has recognized the threat that identity theft poses to its residents and employees and has become one of the first multifamily managers to offer identity theft protection benefits.
“As reports of identity theft continue to rise, organizations like Gables Residential recognize that residents are looking for ways to protect themselves and that partnering with the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection can provide real value to their residents,” said Steve McGrady, Vice President of Partner Sales with LifeLock. “By providing value added benefits like LifeLock® services to residents and employees, Gables Residential is able to set a new standard within the multifamily industry.”
A leader in innovation, Gables Residential provides high-quality living experiences in premier communities in high-growth markets of the United States. Gables Residential manages multifamily communities and mixed-use developments in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, South Florida, Southern California, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., Chicago, Seattle, Phoenix, metropolitan New York, Central Florida, North Florida and Memphis.
“We are dedicated to taking care of the way people live and believe that by offering the benefit of the LifeLock® proactive identity theft protection solution that we can continue to set the industry standard for providing extraordinary services,” said Cristina Sullivan, Sr. Vice President Gables Residential.
In addition to LifeLock® services, Gables provides residents with numerous benefits and services ranging from resident service upgrades for each year of residency to a corporate green initiative that promotes environmental stewardship in each community. Gables Great Rewards is a partner program that provides access to a free rewards program featuring hundreds of exclusive offers from local and national retailers and restaurants, online shopping discounts, travel deals and special pricing on event and attraction tickets at venues all over the country. Details on additional programs and benefits can be found at www.gables.com.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com) is an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization, LifeLock has been recognized by the American Business Awards as Best Overall Company, by AlwaysOn to the Top Global Company 250 list and most recently by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona’s Fastest Growing Company.
About Gables Residential
Gables Residential is a privately held REIT owned by a closed-end fund managed by a joint venture between ING Clarion and Lehman Brothers. With a mission of Taking Care of the Way People Live, Gables Residential has received national recognition for excellence in the management, development, acquisition and construction of luxury multi-family communities in high job growth markets. Gables Residential owns, develops and manages multi-family communities and mixed-use developments in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, South Florida, Southern California, and metropolitan Washington, D.C. Additionally, it has third-party management operations in the Chicago, New York, Phoenix, Central and North Florida, and Washington State markets. Gables Residential enjoys a healthy portfolio with approximately 38,000 apartment homes under management, including a corporate-owned portfolio of 62 communities comprising more than 15,000 apartment homes. An additional 2 communities are under construction, comprising approximately 500 apartment homes. Gables also has the ability to develop another 4,000 apartment homes through its shadow pipeline of undeveloped land owned. For more information please visit www.gables.com.
LifeLock, Inc.
Mike Prusinski, VP of Corporate Communications
480-457-2101
mike@lifelock.com
