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Senior Leadership Change at Balfour Beatty Communities

Charles (Chuck) Parker Named Interim President of Military Housing Business

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balfour Beatty Communities announces today that Charles E. (Chuck) Parker, Executive Vice President, has been named Interim President, overseeing the Military Housing business and ensuring operational continuity in support of the company’s ongoing initiatives. He will report to Gavin Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Investments.

Chris Williams, President of Balfour Beatty Communities, will step down from his position effective August 8, 2025. The search for a permanent successor is underway.

Chuck is a proven leader with more than 35 years of experience overseeing residential housing and social infrastructure initiatives. In his current role, he is responsible for all community and facilities management for the company’s military housing program. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army before embarking on a career in property development and management.

“I look forward to working closely with Chuck and the entire senior leadership team as we remain steadfast in our commitment to serve our residents, employees, and service branch partners,” said Gavin Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Investments, “On behalf of the company, I want to thank Chris for 35 years of dedicated service to Balfour Beatty Communities and the military housing industry. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

About Balfour Beatty Communities
Balfour Beatty Communities is an active owner and operator of residential real estate in the multifamily, student and military housing sectors across the United States. Since its inception in 1999, Balfour Beatty Communities has invested in nearly 100 properties representing more than $7.9 billion of gross asset value. Our broad in-house expertise includes decades of acquisition, development, finance, renovation, leasing and property/facility management experience. Leveraging this extensive expertise and a customer service-focused approach, Balfour Beatty Communities seeks to create value in its real estate projects while delivering exceptional living experiences. For more information, visit balfourbeattycommunities.com.

Balfour Beatty Communities is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty Investments, Inc., Inc. and Balfour Beatty plc, a leading international infrastructure group.

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