Exhibit 23.7

                                PAUL W. ADELGREN

                                 June 10, 2003

Gladstone Commercial Corporation
1750 Tysons Blvd., 4th Floor
McLean, Virginia  22102

                       CONSENT TO REFERENCE IN PROSPECTUS

In connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed by Gladstone
Commercial Corporation (the "COMPANY"), File No. 333-_____, I hereby consent to
the reference to me in the prospectus included in such registration statement as
having agreed to join the board of directors of the Company.


                                            Very truly yours,

                                            /s/ Paul W. Adelgren

                                            Paul W. Adelgren