Mr. Thompson joined AvalonBay Communities in 2000, bringing nearly fifteen years of diversified marketing & operations expertise to the multifamily industry. His previous experience includes Iams Petfoods (a subsidiary of P&G); Fruit of the Loom Apparel Company, and Promus Hotel Companies (parent corporation for Embassy Suites Hotel, Hampton Inn, and Harrah's Casinos).

Mr. Thompson played an integral role in the development and implementation of a long-term strategic marketing platform that has positioned AvalonBay as the first "national brand" in the luxury segment of the apartment industry. He is responsible for all marketing, communication and customer service functions within AvalonBay Communities. This includes the development of the company's branding strategy and its implementation across all advertising, public relations and promotional materials. His pioneering focus on cybermarketing initiatives has positioned AvalonBay as the leader in internet marketing, and under his direction, the company's website, www.AvalonCommunities.com, was awarded the Pillars of Industry award for "Best Corporate Website" of 2003.

In the September 2005 cover story of MultiFamily Executive magazine, Mr. Thompson was profiled and cited as one the industry's "up and comers" and has also been quoted in Forbes, New York Times, Red Herring Magazine, Multifamily Professional, and other leading publications.

Mr. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky University, and currently resides in historic Fredericksburg, VA with his wife and two children.