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    H. Eric Bolton, Jr.

    Chairman of the Board and CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
    Board
    Since October 2001
    Age
    68 years
    Tenure
    Joined MAA in 1994 as Vice President of Development, promoted to CEO in October 2001 and named Chairman of the Board in September 2002.

    Also at Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc

    ABH
    A. Bradley Hill
    President and Chief Investment Officer
    ACH
    A. Clay Holder
    Executive Vice President and CFO
    DH
    David Herring
    Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

    About

    H. Eric Bolton, Jr. has served a pivotal role at MAA over a period spanning roughly 30 years, contributing significantly to its growth and market leadership.

    Beginning his career at MAA in 1994, he quickly advanced through key executive roles, notably being promoted to CEO in October 2001 and later serving as Chairman of the Board from September 2002. His leadership has been a cornerstone in driving the company’s strategy and operational success.

    Throughout his tenure, he has overseen transformative growth and has been recognized for his clear vision and commitment to excellence. With his planned retirement as CEO effective April 1, 2025, while continuing to serve as Executive Chairman, his legacy remains a defining factor in the continued evolution of the organization.

    $MAA Performance Under H. Eric Bolton, Jr.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    MAA President Dec 1996 Appointed as President; role ended when he became CEO in Oct 2001
    MAA Chief Operating Officer (COO) Feb 1996 Promoted from Vice President of Development
    MAA Vice President of Development 1994 Joined MAA in his initial role
    Trammell Crow Realty Advisors Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Over 5 years Served for over five years before joining MAA
    Commercial Banking Industry Various Roles 7 years Worked in the commercial banking industry for seven years prior to TCRA

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2025
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Annual Base Salary$850,000Annual, effective April 1, 2025Fixed base salary for 2025, reflecting a decrease from his prior CEO role due to his transition to Executive Chairman

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2025

    No information available on performance compensation for 2025