EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

      The undersigned, Dennis Gershenson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (the “Company”) has executed this certification in connection with the filing with Securities and Exchange Commission of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2005 (the “Report”). The undersigned herby certifies that:

      (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

      (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Dennis Gershenson

Dennis Gershenson

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 2, 2005