 ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. NYSE: APTS PAC or the Company today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Joel Murphy to the additional position of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Murphy will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board also unanimously appointed Howard McLure to continue to serve as its Lead Independent Director. Mr. Murphy, age 62, has served as the Companys Chief Executive Officer since Ja 