EastGroup Properties Announces New Directors
Key Highlights
- ➤Bethany Logan Ropa appointed EastGroup Properties (EGP) director effective October 1, 2026
- ➤Robyn R. Werner appointed EastGroup Properties (EGP) director effective October 1, 2026
- ➤Board expands to nine directors, eight independent
- ➤Donald F. Colleran said appointments expand Board skillsets and add varied industry expertise
Expert Statements
Donald F. Colleran, Chairman of the Board of EastGroup Properties
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce the appointments of Bethany Ropa and Robyn Werner as directors of the Company. With Bethany and Robyn joining the Board, we are excited to expand the Board's skillsets, and we welcome the varied industry knowledge and expertise that each brings to EastGroup's Board, its executive team, and our shareholders.”
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner have been appointed to the EastGroup board of directors (the "Board") effective October 1, 2026. Their appointments expand the Company's Board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
Since 2025, Ms. Ropa has served as Chief Financial Officer of JE Dunn Construction Group ("JE Dunn"), a privately held general contractor focused on building large commercial projects across the United States. She previously served on JE Dunn's board of directors from 2021 to 2024, including serving as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. From 2008 to 2025, Ms. Ropa worked at UBS in the Real Estate, Lodging and Leisure investment banking group, most recently serving as Managing Director and Head of Americas.
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