As Vice President of District Development, Aaron is responsible for the mobility and infrastructure, economic development, and placemaking work of PDP. This work includes advancing investments, policies, programs and projects that improve the quality of life and enhance economic activity in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Prior to joining the PDP, Aaron spent 10 years as Executive Director of the Hilltop Alliance in south Pittsburgh, where he led work in the areas of business district management and small business assistance, placemaking and open space development (including the Hilltop Urban Farm), residential property stabilization and home repairs, and vacant property recycling and redevelopment (including affordable housing). He also spent several years before that in other local government and community development leadership positions, including as a Township Manager and Business District Manager. His community development projects and programs have been locally, regionally, and nationally recognized through media and various awards.