EastGroup Properties Expands Board of Directors with New Skill Sets

EastGroup Properties Welcomes New Directors

Jackson, Miss., October 1, 2026 – EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) has officially announced the appointment of Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner to its Board of Directors, effective today. This strategic decision expands the board to nine members, comprising eight independent directors.

Bethany Logan Ropa brings with her significant industry experience, having served as the Chief Financial Officer of JE Dunn Construction Group since 2025. This company is renowned for its expertise in managing large-scale commercial construction projects throughout the United States. Before her current role, Ropa was a board member at JE Dunn from 2021 to 2024 and chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee. Her career at UBS spanned nearly two decades, specifically in the Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure investment banking division, where she rose to the level of Managing Director and Head of Americas.

Robyn R. Werner, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nearly two decades with Ernst & Young LLP before retiring in 2025. She was an Assurance Partner focusing primarily on the real estate, hospitality, and construction sectors. During her tenure at EY, Werner occupied various leadership positions, including National Real Estate, Hospitality, and Construction Assurance Leader, and has led audits for numerous public real estate investment trusts. Her vast experience in the industry is expected to bring added depth to EastGroup's decision-making processes.

Donald F. Colleran, Chairman of the Board, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointments, stating, "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."

About EastGroup Properties, Inc.

EastGroup Properties is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of industrial properties in high-growth markets across the United States. Recognized as a member of the SP Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes, the company aims to maximize shareholder value by offering high-quality, flexible business distribution spaces tailored for location-sensitive customers, typically ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 square feet.

EastGroup’s growth strategy is rooted in owning premier distribution facilities that are strategically located near major transportation hubs in supply-constrained submarkets. As of now, the company's portfolio features approximately 67 million square feet, including development projects and acquisitions that are currently leased up or under construction.

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