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Leadership Transition

CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST · 2026-08-04 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Camden Property Trust co-founder D. Keith Oden will retire from his executive position on August 31, 2026. He will remain on Camden’s Board of Trust Managers. The transition completes a multiyear succession plan that included Alexander Jessett becoming CEO in March 2026 and additional role changes for Laurie Baker and Ben Fraker.

Key facts

• D. Keith Oden will retire from his executive position effective August 31, 2026. source
• D. Keith Oden will continue to serve on the board of trust managers after retiring from his executive position. source
• Keith Oden's retirement completes the REIT's multiyear succession plan. source
• Alexander Jessett (also written Alex Jessett) was promoted to CEO in March as part of the broader leadership transition. source
• Laurie Baker and Ben Fraker took on new roles as part of the company's recent leadership changes. source