As Vice President of Development, Mr. Roberts is responsible for initiating and managing new development opportunities in the Greater Boston Area. Since joining AvalonBay in 1997, Mr. Roberts has overseen the investment, redevelopment and development of over 4,700 apartment homes with a budgeted cost of over $700 million.

Mr. Roberts has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry where he has been involved in the development, redevelopment, acquisitions, and dispositions of over 19,500 apartment homes and 1.8 million square feet of commercial space. Prior to joining AvalonBay, Mr. Roberts worked for Edison Capital where he was responsible for the origination and investment in tax credit apartment developments. Prior to his employment with Edison Capital, Mr. Roberts worked for Winthrop Financial Associates as Vice President of Investments where he was responsible for originating and investing in both apartment communities and commercial properties. Mr. Roberts received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Dartmouth College in 1987.