About Us
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Daniel A. Hoffler, Chairman of the Board Daniel A. Hoffler
Chairman of the Board
It was Dan Hoffler's vision that gave birth to Armada Hoffler in 1979 and today continues to foster its growth. Since then, Armada Hoffler has become one of the premier commercial real estate development and construction companies on the East Coast. Prior to Armada Hoffler, he held the position of Vice President of Marketing with Eastern International, Inc. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hoffler was employed as Regional Manager for Dun and Bradstreet.
A former "Outstanding Citizen of Hampton Roads", Mr. Hoffler has served on a number of boards, currently with The Shaw Group a fortune 500 company, serving the energy, chemical, environmental, infrastructure and emergency response industries. Prior board service includes Governor's Advisory Board for Industrial Development for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Racing Commission, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of Transportation, University of Virginia's Board of Visitors and former Chair of Hampton Roads Partnership. Mr. Hoffler received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Campbell University in North Carolina.
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A. Russell Kirk, Vice Chairman of the Board A. Russell Kirk
Vice Chairman of the Board
As Vice Chairman of the corporate parent, Mr. Kirk is responsible for investment decisions including structuring and negotiating partnerships and joint ventures, as well as making financial arrangements with the company's lenders for the umbrella group of Armada Hoffler Companies. Immediately prior to joining Armada Hoffler in 1983, Mr. Kirk was with the prestigious law firm of Kaufman and Canoles for ten years. While there, he specialized in tax and financial law, with a special emphasis on structuring, marketing and financing real estate investments. Mr. Kirk is a former board member of the Virginia Port Authority, Forward Hampton Roads, Dominion Land Management and Resource Bank. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and received a law degree from Washington and Lee School of Law, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class and was elected to the Order of the Coif.
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Louis S. Haddad, President and CEO Louis S. Haddad
President and CEO
In 1985, Mr. Haddad joined Armada Hoffler Construction Company as a Superintendent and was promoted to President of the Construction Company in 1987 as a result of his stellar performance. In 1996 Mr. Haddad became President of Armada Hoffler Holding Company, the parent company of all Armada Hoffler entities, and in 1999, the additional title of Chief Executive Officer was added. His responsibilities now include the direction over day-to-day operations of the Construction, Development, and Asset Management arms. Mr. Haddad is the Co-Founder and Benefactor, along with his wife Mary, of the Mary C. Henninger and Louis S. Haddad Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged and at-risk children. Additional organizations he has been involved with include Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Heart Association, Governor's School for the Arts, Special Olympics, United Way, March of Dimes, and many others.
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Michael P. O'Hara, Chief Financial Officer Michael P. O'Hara
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. O'Hara joined Armada Hoffler in 1996 as Controller of the Construction Company. He was then promoted to Controller of the Holding Company and has resided as Chief Financial Officer of the entire company since 2002. In this position, he oversees the financial and accounting responsibilities of all company divisions and projects. Prior to joining Armada Hoffler, Mr. O'Hara was Controller of Beacon Construction in Boston, Massachusetts. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fairfield University in 1982 and his Massachusetts CPA designation in 1986. Mr. O'Hara is the Finance Chair for St. Joseph's Church and Treasurer for Timberlake Waterski Club.
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Anthony P. Nero, President, Development Anthony P. Nero
President, Development
As President of Armada Hoffler Development Company, Mr. Nero is responsible for the strategic direction and supervision of the real estate development operations for the company. He joined Armada Hoffler in 1989 and initially served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Treasurer of the Washington Corporation, a northern Virginia development company, and worked for Arthur Anderson as well. Mr. Nero graduated with honors from Georgetown University with a Major in Finance and received an MBA in Accounting from George Washington University. He is a certified public accountant and licensed real estate agent. Mr. Nero currently holds memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, International Council of Shopping Centers, serves on the Boards of the Neptune Festival and Virginia Beach Vision and was recently named King Neptune XXXVIII.
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Eric Apperson, President, Construction Eric Apperson
President, Construction
Mr. Apperson began his career with Armada Hoffler in 1987 and held various positions prior to becoming President of Goodman Segar Hogan Hoffler Construction (a subsidiary of Armada Hoffler) in 1997. Due to his wide range of experience in management, he was appointed President of Armada Hoffler Construction Company in 2000. In addition to being responsible for the overall management, strategic growth and financial health of the Construction Company, he focuses on developing and cultivating relationships with new and existing clients, subcontractors and employees. Mr. Apperson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampden-Sydney College, was a triton on the 2007 Royal Court of the Neptune Festival and has been a member of the Board of Directors for Bank @lantec since 2007 and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board.
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John Davis, Executive Vice President, Construction John Davis
Executive Vice President, Construction
Mr. Davis joined Armada Hoffler in 1985 as an Assistant Superintendent and worked his way up through the ranks to his most current position of Executive Vice President. As Executive Vice President, he is responsible for the overall operations management of the Construction Company including: risk management, recruitment, legal, contractual agreements, policies and procedures. Mr. Davis graduated Cum Laude from Old Dominion University with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Additionally, he holds a Class A Contractors License in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Mr. Davis is also on the Board for the Tidewater Chapter of the Appalachian Trail Conference.
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Alan Hunt, Executive Vice President, Construction Alan Hunt
Executive Vice President, Construction
Mr. Hunt joined Armada Hoffler in 1991 as a Project Superintendent. In 2001, he was promoted to Site Manager and then became a Partner with a promotion to Vice President in 2004. In 2007, Mr. Hunt was promoted to Executive Vice President and has been overseeing the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. office since the late 1990's. He has widely diversified construction and field management expertise with experience in commercial, hotel, retail, and institutional facilities, as well as, residential building construction and renovations. Mr. Hunt received his degree in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Alfred.
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Shelly Hampton, Vice President of Asset Management Shelly Hampton
Vice President of Asset Management
Ms. Hampton started her career with Armada Hoffler in 1999 as the Director of Asset Management and was promoted to Vice President in 2009. Under her guidance, the Asset Management division focuses on the long-term financial health of the organization by overseeing property performance, maximizing returns and aiding in the decision-making process regarding potential acquisitions and dispositions. Over the course of her tenure, Ms. Hampton cultivated the division to be an integral component of the company and now oversees 27 properties worth more than $647.5 million.
Ms. Hampton has worked in a number of capacities throughout her career, gaining expertise in accounting, finance, administration, operations and management. She served as Controller of several corporations in New England and served as Vice President of Finance at JLM Holdings immediately prior to joining Armada Hoffler.
Ms. Hampton holds an AAS in Business Management from Metropolitan College and graduated Cum Laude with a BSBA in Management from Western New England College.
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W. Christopher Harvey, Executive Vice President, Development W. Christopher Harvey
Executive Vice President, Development
Mr. Harvey joined Armada Hoffler in the summer of 2002 as an intern for the Holding Company. He has held several positions in his tenure with the company including: Project Engineer, Development Coordinator and Director of Business & Hotel Development. In his current role as Executive Vice President, Mr. Harvey oversees the strategic direction and development of Alliance Hospitality, Armada Hoffler's $100 million joint-venture to develop multiple hotel and hospitality projects around the country.
Prior to joining Armada Hoffler, Mr. Harvey was a National Sales Manager for Pepsi Cola, a division of Pepsico North America. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Government/Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia in 1995. In 2002, Mr. Harvey received a Master of Business Administration in Management and Business Development from the Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington, DC. Mr. Harvey currently serves on the Governor's Advisory Board for Supplier Diversity.