Criimi Mae EVP Departs

Stephen M. Abelman, executive vice president of Criimi Mae Inc., has left the real estate investment trust to "pursue other interests," but has entered into a consulting agreement with the company, according to the Rockville, Md.-based REIT.Mr. Abelman's consulting contract runs through June 30, 2006, and he will assist the company in its review of strategic options and other key management tasks, the REIT said. Mark R. Jarrell, Criimi Mae's president and chief operating officer, will assume Mr. Abelman's responsibilities. Criimi Mae can be found on the Web at http://www.criimimaeinc.com.