Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. is a real estate company. The Company is engaged in developing, building, owning and managing institutional-grade office, retail and multifamily properties in various markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern ...

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Armada Hoffler Properties

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Eva S. Hardy

George F. Allen

James A. Carroll

Eric E. Apperson

James C. Cherry

Shelly R. Hampton


Matthew Barnes-Smith serves as the Chief Financial Officer for [Armada Hoffler Properties](/org/armada-hoffler-properties); previously serving as the company’s Executive Vice President of Finance. Mr. Barnes-Smith is responsible for overseeing the organization in the areas of financial planning, accounting, strategy, and risk management. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Administration Officer for [The Port of Virginia](/org/the-port-of-virginia) where he was accountable for various business functions including financial analytics and reporting, as well as procurement and cost control. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from [Oklahoma State University](/org/oklahoma-state-university), where he also received his master’s degree in Economics.

Matthew T. Barnes-Smith


A. Russell Kirk currently serves as a director of [Armada Hoffler Properties](/org/armada-hoffler-properties) and had previously served as Vice Chairman of our Board of Directors since the Company’s initial public offering. Mr. Kirk assists with strategic planning, including acquisition, development and investment decisions. He also works on structuring partnerships and joint ventures, designing exit strategies as well as securing financial commitments from lenders. Prior to joining Armada Hoffler in 1983, Mr. Kirk was a partner with the law firm of Kaufman & Canoles, where he practiced for ten years, specializing in real estate finance law. Mr. Kirk also served on the Virginia Port Authority for eight years and served as its Chairman for the last two years of his term. He has served on several boards of publicly held companies including Resource Bank and Dominion Land. Mr. Kirk received a bachelor’s degree from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia) and received a Law Degree from Washington and Lee University, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.

A. Russell Kirk

Shawn J. Tibbetts has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience. As Armada Hoffler’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tibbetts is be responsible for aligning the day-to-day operations of the company’s various business lines and support groups with the corporate goals set by the CEO and Board of Directors. Mr. Tibbetts previously served as the Port of Virginia’s President and COO of Virginia International Terminals. A native of Portsmouth, Mr. Tibbetts earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison, his MBA from the College of William & Mary and completed the Advanced Management Program at [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Shawn J. Tibbetts

Alan R. Hunt

Lou Haddad was recruited to Armada Hoffler in 1985 as an on-site construction superintendent where he quickly distinguished himself among company executives and subcontractors alike. Following several promotions, he was elevated to President of Armada Hoffler Construction Company in 1987 despite being a few months shy of his 30th birthday. During his subsequent 9-year tenure, the division’s annual revenue grew from $5 million to $150 million. In 1996, Lou was promoted to President of Armada Hoffler Holding Company, the parent of all Armada Hoffler entities, inclusive of the flagship development division as well as asset management. In 1999, he was given the additional title of Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Armada Hoffler became one of the largest commercial real estate concerns in the State of Virginia. The Company has participated in over 25 Public-Private partnerships changing skylines across the region including its flagship local project, the Town center of Virginia Beach. In 2013, Lou spearheaded the company’s initial public offering and transition into a publicly-traded REIT listed on the NYSE. Since going public, [Armada Hoffler Properties](/org/armada-hoffler-properties) has outperformed the US REIT Index by a margin of 2-to-1, tripled its It’s equity market value to nearly $1.0 billion, and increased its quarterly dividend by 30%. Primarily due to its growth and stability, Armada Hoffler has been added to both the MCSI US REIT Index and S&P Small Cap 600. Since the IPO the company has increased its property holdings to 51 large-scale commercial assets and has developed over $800 million of new projects. Company operations now span across 7 Mid-Atlantic states. Lou is widely recognized in Hampton Roads, Virginia for his philanthropy and dedication to special-needs children. He 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 since 1999. Lou has also been active with several youth and medical charities, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Heart Association, Governor’s School for the Arts, Special Olympics, United Way, and the March of Dimes. Lou has also been recognized by several awards and publications as one of the most influential leaders in Virginia.

Louis S. Haddad

Founder Dan Hoffler launched Armada Hoffler in 1979, creating a business culture and vision that vaulted the Company into a premier East Coast commercial real estate development, construction and asset management firm. Mr. Hoffler established a corporate ethos founded on integrity, trust and civic responsibility and captained the Company’s initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2013. He remains active in strategic operations and currently serves as Executive Chairman of our board of directors. After graduating from Campbell College with a business degree, Mr. Hoffler worked for [Dun & Bradstreet](/org/dun-bradstreet) and quickly ascended the ranks to become a regional manager. He joined developer Eastern International, Inc. as its Vice President of Marketing before establishing Armada Hoffler. A former “Outstanding Citizen of Hampton Roads”, Dan has served on several public and private boards, prior service includes: The Shaw Group; Governor’s Advisory Board for Industrial Development for the Commonwealth of Virginia; Virginia Racing Commission; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; Department of Transportation; University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors; and Chair of the Hampton Roads Partnership.

Daniel A. Hoffler

From February 2003 until June 2006, John W. Snow served as United States Treasury Secretary under President George W. Bush, position which allowed him to provide a guiding voice on domestic and global economic issues and steer the effort to pass the 2003 Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Act. Mr. Snow held the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [CSX Corporation](/org/csx-corporation) (NYSE: CSX) until 2003. Prior to becoming the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [CSX Corporation](/org/csx-corporation), Mr. Snow served as Chairman of the Business Roundtable, a prestigious business policy group comprised of 250 chief executive officer of the nation’s largest companies. During his time in this position, he made significant contributions to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement and various federal deficit reduction measures. Mr. Snow currently serves on the boards of Cerberus Capital Management LP, where he is non-executive chair, [Marathon Petroleum Corporation](/org/marathon-petroleum-corporation) (NYSE: MPC), Amerigroup Corporation (Amerigroup: AGP) and International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (NYSE ARCA Eu: IAG). Mr. Snow holds a B.A. from [University of Toledo](/org/university-of-toledo), a master’s from The Johns Hopkins University, a law degree from the [George Washington University](/org/gwu) and a Ph.D in Economics from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia).

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