FREDERICK, MD — St. John Properties, Inc. has promoted Danny Severn to director of development - VA and Central MD region. Severn, who was previously director of leasing - VA and Central MD, has worked with the company since 2009. In his new role, he will be responsible for day-to-day development responsibilities which includes directing the entitlement efforts for ground-up construction activities and working with local jurisdictions to obtain necessary approvals and permits.