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Ric Campo

As of October 6, 2026, Ric Campo became Camden’s executive chairman effective March 24, 2026, when Alex Jessett became CEO. The company’s closing Form 8-K also records Laurie Baker’s appointment as president and COO and Benjamin Fraker’s appointment as CFO. Campo’s earlier CEO responsibilities remain historical. Public evidence 1 Reviewed public evidence.

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Known For

  • Building Camden with co-founder Keith Oden from a regional operator into a national multifamily REIT.
  • Serving as CEO from Camden’s 1993 IPO through 2026 and as executive chairman after the leadership transition.
  • Leading a company known for integrated property management, development, construction and training capabilities.

Career and Focus

After working for a private Houston real estate company, Campo and Oden founded the predecessor companies to Camden in 1982. Campo guided the company through its initial public offering in 1993 and served as CEO until 2026. Camden’s board biography reports that its assets grew from approximately $200 million at the IPO to more than $16 billion, along with a national footprint. This growth reflected acquisitions and development as well as the creation of operating capabilities in construction, property management, technology and employee training.

In 2026, after a multiyear succession process, Campo moved from CEO to executive chairman. Alex Jessett became CEO, while Campo remained in an executive role and continued to serve as chairman of Camden’s board. His public service includes chairing the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority and serving as president of the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers. He has also held leadership roles at Nareit and the National Multifamily Housing Council. Campo graduated from Oregon State University. Camden’s current portfolio—more than 56,000 apartments across the U.S. as of August 2026—reflects the scale reached under the founders’ leadership, but is operated by the current management team.

Related Pages

  • Investor People Hub
  • National Investor Benchmarks Hub
  • Camden Property Trust
  • Keith Oden
  • Multifamily Hub
  • Source: Top 200 Global CRE People and Families

Sources

Reviewed Profile Update — 2026-10-06

Completed leadership transition. Ric Campo became Camden’s executive chairman effective March 24, 2026, when Alex Jessett became CEO. The company’s closing Form 8-K also records Laurie Baker’s appointment as president and COO and Benjamin Fraker’s appointment as CFO. Campo’s earlier CEO responsibilities remain historical. Public evidence 1 Reviewed public evidence.

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  • Camden Property Trust