National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (NHP) has hired Samuel Thomas, CCIM as acquisitions director for the east coast. With a $600 million career sales transactions volume and 25 years of commercial real estate experience, Thomas has assisted his clients with the disposition of property, sales and leaseback transactions, TIC transactions and NNN sales. He has consulted with clients both nationally and internationally. Among Thomas' accomplishments are twice being awarded the Sperry Van Ness Achievement Award; as VP of Grubb & Ellis qualifying for the Circle of Excellence; as VP/director of CB/Madison Advisory negotiating national and global transactions; and earning the Certified Commercial Institute Member (CCIM) designation.