Steven Leblanc

Steven LEBLANC joined Summit Properties in 1998 as President, Chief
Operating Officer and a Director of the company. Born in 1957, Mr.
LeBlanc graduated from The University of Texas in 1980 with a BBA degree
in Real Estate and Finance. Prior to joining Summit Properties, Mr.
LeBlanc served as President of Urban Growth Property Trust from 1997 to
1998, where he developed the company’s strategic business plan,
orchestrated the transition to REIT status and initiated over $200
million in acquisitions and developments. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. LeBlanc
served in a number of senior management positions with Archstone
Communities Trust, where he was responsible for the development, and
acquisition of 11,000 apartment homes and the purchase of land for an
additional 10,000 apartment homes. From 1984 to 1992, Mr. LeBlanc was a
partner with Lincoln Property Company, where he was a member of the
senior management team and was responsible for the management of 17,000
apartments as well as the firm’s acquisition and development activities
throughout Texas and the Northeast. Mr. LeBlanc is a member of the Board
of Directors of the National Multifamily Council and a member of the
Urban Land Institute. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the
Rio Grande School, the Santa Fe Pro-Musica and the Austin Apartment
Association. Mr. LeBlanc has taught various real estate courses at
Austin Community College in Austin, Texas.