AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Announces Appointment of Susan Swanezy as Director

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) announced today that Susan Swanezy has been appointed to the Board of Directors effective September 13, 2016. Since 2010, Ms. Swanezy has been a Partner at Hodes Weill & Associates LP, a global advisory boutique firm focused on the real estate investment management industry. Previously, Ms. Swanezy served as Managing Director, Global Head of Capital Raising for Real Estate Products at Credit Suisse Group AG, and held a variety of positions at Deutsche Bank AG and its affiliates, including serving as a Partner and Managing Director – Client Relations for RREEF, the real estate investment management business of Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division.