Colonial Properties Trust

Mr. Thompson III has served as a trustee since 2007 and, until being appointed President & CFO of Colonial Properties Trust, had served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer since April 2006. From September 1999 to April 2006, Mr. Thompson served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company and was responsible for the multifamily, office, retail and mixed-use divisions where he oversaw the management, acquisition, leasing and development of properties within the multifamily, office and retail operating divisions and the development of properties within the mixed-use division. Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Thompson was Chief Investment Officer from June 1998 to August 1999, responsible for investment strategies, market research, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, joint venture development and cross-divisional acquisitions. Prior to his position as Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Thompson served as Executive Vice President, Office Division, from May 1997 to May 1998, with responsibility for management of all office properties owned and/or managed by the Company. Mr. Thompson joined Colonial Properties Trust in February 1997 as Senior Vice President, Office Acquisitions, with responsibility for all acquisitions of office properties.

Prior to joining Colonial Properties Trust, Mr. Thompson worked for CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, a then-publicly traded office REIT, in office building acquisitions and due diligence. His 22-year real estate background includes acquisitions, development, leasing, and management of properties in the southern United States. Mr. Thompson is currently a member of the NAREIT Board of Governors, the Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Development Board, the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. In addition, Mr. Thompson serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration. Mr. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Washington and Lee University.