Deeply ingrained in the organization, these values are the cornerstones of Vesta’s foundation. They guide every action and serve as a commitment to every team member, resident, partner, and investor.
We interact with transparency and clarity.
We enthusiastically pursue exceptional performance.
We conduct ourselves with integrity, empathy, and trust.
We are inextricably linked, working as a team to achieve our goals.
We deliver on our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Arthur N. K. Greenblatt | President
As co-founder, President and CEO of Vesta Corporation, Arthur draws upon more than 40 years of affordable multifamily housing industry experience to make strategic decisions impacting the growth and longevity of the organization. As a leader of the organization, Arthur holds himself to — and expects of every Vesta team member — the embracement and embodiment of Vesta’s vision and core values. Before starting Vesta from the ground up, Arthur practiced real estate law and was the first General Counsel of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. In his tenure at CHFA, Arthur helped to create the Uninsured Multifamily Mortgage Program and was responsible for devising creative workouts for troubled projects.
Arthur is a trusted advisor to cities, housing authorities, and partners across the country. He has a great deal of experience working with a broad range of debt and equity sources including tax-exempt bonds, conventional and FHA mortgage programs, and Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Arthur provides great strength in problem-solving and thrives off the challenge of financing a transaction.
Under his leadership, Vesta has become a sought-after partner in the industry. Arthur has a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and a B.S. from American International College.
Aaron Greenblatt | Managing Principal & Counsel
Prior to his start as Counsel at Vesta in 2017, Aaron practiced at a major Connecticut law firm representing lenders and borrowers, including Vesta, in various commercial transactions. He has extensive experience in representing companies in acquisition and construction financing, bond and tax credit transactions, and traditional mortgage financing.
Aaron utilizes his diverse legal background in all aspects of Vesta’s business. He is an advisor to Vesta on contract formation, operation and interpretation, and oversees other legal matters, including providing guidance on the legal effects of purchases, sales, refinances, capital transactions, and dispositions of Vesta’s various properties and partnership interests.
Aaron graduated cum laude from Tufts University and has a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
Joshua Greenblatt | Managing Principal
Josh Greenblatt joined Vesta in 1998. He has wide-ranging experience in all facets of the business, including finance, acquisitions, dispositions, development, corporate oversight, property management, and construction. He currently leads Vesta’s property acquisitions team, overseeing each step of the process from deal identification and initial due diligence to negotiating with sellers and funding sources.
In 2018, he co-founded Choice Housing Investments, Vesta’s strategic capital partner, which he continues to head today. Josh currently serves on the board of the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association.
Josh holds an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut School of Business and a B.A. from Goucher College.
Ruthanne Barrett | Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Ruthanne joined Vesta in 2021 as the Director of Human Resources, bringing over 17 years of experience in the HR field. Initially responsible for overseeing HR functions, Payroll, and Learning & Development, Ruthanne’s background includes a significant tenure as the Director of Human Resources for a large CT-based non-profit human services agency.
With direct experience in EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, DOL, WC, DOT, and OSHA, Ruthanne has been an asset in navigating complex HR challenges at Vesta. Her certifications as a PHR and a SHRM-CP demonstrate her commitment to staying at the forefront of HR practices and standards.
Ruthanne’s journey at Vesta quickly evolved from Director of HR to Assistant Vice President, and ultimately to Vice President. In her elevated roles, she has overseen critical HR functions and played a pivotal role in strategic decision-making at the executive level. Her leadership has aligned HR strategies with Vesta’s business goals, fostering inclusivity and driving organizational excellence.
Ruthanne graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a B.A. in International Business.
Kristine Bidmead | Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller
Kristine joined Vesta in 2000 as a member of Vesta’s property accounting team before eventually joining the corporate accounting team. She is now responsible for financial reporting, tax reporting, cash management, and the budgeting and forecasting of Vesta Corporation and its affiliates.
Prior to joining Vesta, Kristine worked for McGladrey & Pullen, LLC and received her Certified Public Accountant designation.
Kristine is a graduate of Salve Regina University with a B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance.
Andrew Lund | Senior Vice President of Property Management
Andy brings over 15 years of property management experience to Vesta. His role has him overseeing all of Vesta’s properties. Andy has worked with market rate, affordable and tax credit housing, as well as managed acquisition rehabs and lease-up properties. His deep knowledge of practice, budgeting and forecasting are great additions to the team.
Prior to joining Vesta, Andy was with WinnResidential for 14 years, most recently as Divisional Vice President, where he was responsible for a diverse portfolio of the company’s owned and managed properties in the Northeast and MidAtlantic. Andy has been a member of the Connecticut Apartment Association (CTAA) for many years as a board member and President. He currently is a Lifetime Director for the CTAA. He has received industry accolades from CTAA and NAA for excellence in leasing, site, and regional management execution.
Andy is a Certified Apartment Portfolio Specialist through the National Apartment Association (NAA). He also is a Specialist in Credit Housing Management through the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) and is a Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) through Spectrum Companies. He earned a B.S. in Business Management from Keene State.
Vesta Corporation was created in 1998 by Steve Erie and Arthur Greenblatt, who began developing affordable housing together in 1981 with a shared passion: doing well while doing good. Pioneers in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program since its inception in 1986, they made Vesta a sought-after partner for national lenders, investors, and tax credit syndicators.
Vesta was born after Steve and Arthur expertly — and aggressively — navigated the banking crisis of the late 1980s and early 1990s, spending most of the decade fixing broken deals. Steve’s relentless focus on planning and financial management, paired with Arthur’s vision and creative financing, made Vesta a continuously profitable company.
Four decades of doing well while doing good.
1981 Steve Erie and Arthur Greenblatt begin working together financing affordable housing, united by a shared passion: doing well while doing good.
1986 Steve and Arthur become early pioneers in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program from its very inception.
1987 Services expand to include the property management of owned affordable housing communities.
1990 Through the banking industry collapse of 1990–1994, the team expertly and aggressively works to fix broken deals across the country.
1998 Having successfully navigated the banking crisis, Steve Erie and Arthur Greenblatt formally create Vesta Corporation.
2001 Vesta redevelops a 484-unit community in Cleveland, Ohio — a $53.5M effort that includes a state-of-the-art Learning Center.
2008 Vesta completes the multi-phase redevelopment of Countryside Village in New Jersey, replacing distressed barracks-style housing with a new mixed-income community.
2011 Clarity of the Vesta vision emerges, setting the foundation for a decade of disciplined growth.
2013 Vesta moves to a new corporate office with more than 200 employees companywide.
2016 Co-founder Steve Erie retires from Vesta; Arthur Greenblatt continues to lead the organization.
2017 Vesta achieves its first Big Hairy Audacious Goal — growing to 8,000 units, doubling in size from its 2011 baseline.
2020 Vesta completes the Park Yellowstone redevelopment on time during the pandemic, transitions to remote work, and adds staff without a single layoff.
2021 Vesta reaches its “10-in-20” goal of 10,000 units under its portfolio.
2023 Ribbon cuttings for 800 Southern Avenue in Washington, D.C. ($87.9M, 360 units) and The Longfellow Senior Housing in Cleveland, Ohio.
2024 The Longfellow Senior Housing wins the CoStar Impact Award for Redevelopment of the Year in the Cleveland market.