Conn joins the national developer after a tenure as senior vice president of development at AvalonBay Communities, where he spearheaded Southeast Florida operations. His resume also includes leadership roles at Gables Residential and M-M Properties, providing him with deep local market expertise. Bryan Borland, Executive Managing Director at Wood Partners, cited Conn’s track record in delivering multifamily communities as a primary driver for the hire, noting that the move aligns with the firm’s strategy to bolster its regional presence.

Conn, who holds a Master of Science in Construction Management from Florida International University, expressed interest in the firm’s entrepreneurial culture and its commitment to community-focused development. His appointment arrives as Wood Partners maintains an aggressive growth trajectory, with active projects currently underway across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Colorado. The company oversees a portfolio of approximately 25,000 homes across the United States.