About
H. Eric Bolton, Jr. is Executive Chairman of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA), having served as the company's Chief Executive Officer from October 2001 until March 31, 2025, at which time he transitioned to Executive Chairman. He has served as Chairman of the Board since September 2002. Mr. Bolton joined MAA in 1994 as Vice President of Development, was named Chief Operating Officer in February 1996 and was promoted to President in December 1996.
Prior to joining MAA, Mr. Bolton served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trammell Crow Realty Advisors, for which he worked for more than five years, and before that worked in the commercial banking industry for seven years. He chairs MAA's Real Estate Investment Committee.
Roles
Mid America Apartment Communities Inc.
Executive Chairman · Current role
1997–present
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer · Retired as CEO effective end of business March 31, 2025; transitioned to Executive Chairman April 1, 2025. Under the Transition Employment Agreement, the Executive Chairman term runs April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
2001 – 2025
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
President · Named President in December 1996.
1996 – 2001
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer · Named COO in February 1996.
1996
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
Vice President of Development
1994 – 1996
Trammell Crow Realty Advisors
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer · Served for more than five years prior to joining MAA; was with Trammell Crow Company for more than five years.
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Commercial banking industry
Banker · Worked in the commercial banking industry for seven years before Trammell Crow.
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External Roles
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Director
2025 – Present
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
Director
2013 – Present
Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
All other compensation
$221,247
Total compensation
$5,874,989
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Cash incentive
Annual cash incentive
$942,007
Stock awards
Also at Mid America Apartment Communities Inc.