EXHIBIT 99.1

CONSENT TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE

I consent to the use of my name as a Director Nominee in the section “Management” in the Registration Statement to be filed by Digital Properties Trust, Inc. on Form S-11 and the related Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto.

Dated: July 13, 2004

/s/    Ruann F. Ernst        

Name: Ruann F. Ernst