Regional Vice President

Justin Langlois, CCIM, is the Regional Vice President with Stirling Properties in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he focuses on investment sales across retail, office, and healthcare sectors. Since beginning his career in 2006, he has built extensive expertise in commercial real estate, including sales and leasing, landlord and tenant representation, sublease and foreclosure transactions, sale-leasebacks, lease negotiations, investment analysis, financial feasibility, and site selection. Earning his CCIM designation in 2010, Justin went on to co-found SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre, serving as Managing Director and leading the Baton Rouge-based firm to be recognized as one of the top 25 SVN offices nationwide. Beyond his professional achievements, he contributes to the community as a board member and secretary of the Baton Rouge Growth Coalition and supports several nonprofit organizations such as The Chapel on the Campus, CRU, Mary Bird Perkins Investors Collective, and Volunteers of America. A Baton Rouge native, Justin graduated from LSU Lab School in 1999 and earned his B.A. in English from Millsaps College in 2003. He and his wife, Dodi, are proud parents to four children—daughters Harper, Eliza, and Remy, and son Max.

Senior Investment Advisor/Broker Associate

Jeff Barnes brings more than 35 years of experience in commercial real estate, specializing in sales, leasing, landlord representation, and investment transactions across Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Before joining Stirling in 2014, he worked with Coldwell Banker Commercial and CFB Real Estate, and earlier built a strong career in Birmingham with Colonial Properties Trust and Carter & Associates. Throughout his career, he has represented institutional owners, investors, and developers, earning recognition through accomplishments such as the CCIM designation, serving as President of both the Alabama Chapter of NAIOP and the Gulf Coast District of the Alabama CCIM Chapter, and acting as a Trustee of the Alabama Center for Real Estate. He is actively involved with several professional organizations, including the AL CCIM Chapter, ICSC, Mobile Association of Realtors, and Baldwin County Commercial Exchange Club. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Mr. Barnes holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Steve Legendre is Regional Vice President and Baton Rouge Market Director in Stirling Properties’ Commercial Brokerage Division, where he specializes in industrial and office properties, development land, and investment sales across Louisiana and the Gulf South. Known as a trusted resource for site selection, he combines deep expertise from both developer and end-user perspectives. Before joining Stirling, he co-founded SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre (SVN GLL), a full-service commercial real estate firm in Baton Rouge. A graduate of the University of New Orleans with a business degree, Steve launched his real estate career in 1995 and earned his CCIM designation in 2001. Over the years, he has served in leadership roles with the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors, the CCIM Louisiana Chapter, and currently serves as president of the GBRAR Commercial Investment Division and president-elect of the Louisiana Commercial Database Board. Beyond his professional work, Steve remains active in the Baton Rouge community through St. George Parish and School, the Baton Rouge Soccer Association, and the Boy Scouts’ Istrouma Area Council, where he currently chairs the Golf Committee.

Market Leader

Stacy has over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, beginning his career as an office broker in Atlanta with Grubb & Ellis Company before launching his own firm, Taylor Real Estate Services. After relocating to Pensacola, he expanded his practice to include retail brokerage across Northwest Florida, Southern Georgia, and the coastal regions of Mississippi and Alabama, representing both landlords and tenants in site selection, development, negotiations, market research, and investment analysis. At Taylor Real Estate, he played a key role in developing, marketing, leasing, and selling several prominent office projects in North Atlanta, while also representing numerous tenants throughout the metro area. Since his move to Pensacola, Stacy has built the Beck retail brokerage group into a portfolio managing and leasing more than three million square feet for major national owners such as Washington Prime, DDR, Blackwater Resources, and Continental Realty. In 2019, he became a Partner of Beck Partners Holdings, LLC and assumed the role of Managing Broker and President of Beck Partners CRE, LLC, where he not only continues to actively produce but also leads efforts to expand the firm’s footprint and mentor new talent. With a proven track record of completing over 1.5 million square feet of transactions and approximately $150 million in sales, Stacy emphasizes strong relationship-building alongside efficient, results-driven deal execution.

Benjamin Graham is the Regional Vice President for Stirling’s commercial real estate division, based in the Baton Rouge office. He leads efforts in delivering strategic, value-driven real estate solutions that align with his clients’ goals and business objectives. With over 20 years of experience in commercial appraisal, project leasing, national tenant representation, investment and industrial sales, and site selection, Ben brings a comprehensive skill set to every assignment. His analytical expertise and negotiation skills have resulted in more than 500 successful retail lease transactions nationwide with notable brands such as ALDI, Rouses Markets, McDonald’s, Raising Cane’s, Jason’s Deli, and Orangetheory Fitness. A respected CRE professional in Louisiana, Ben’s background in finance and appraisal ensures that clients receive tailored, effective strategies. He actively participates in industry organizations including ICSC, CCIM, SIOR, and the Baton Rouge Board of Realtors, and serves on the board of the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Real Estate Finance, Ben is also an enthusiastic LSU Tigers fan who enjoys an active family life filled with fishing, hunting, travel, and supporting his children’s sports activities.

Senior Advisor

Debbie, a Pensacola native, began her real estate career in 1990 with NAI Halford before relocating to Sarasota in 2004 with her husband to be closer to their children and grandchildren. There, she worked as a commercial broker with Ian Black Real Estate. In 2014, she returned to Pensacola and joined Beck Partners CRE, LLC as a Broker Associate and Vice President. Today, she serves as a Senior Advisor with Stirling.

Advisor & Executive Administrator

Amanda Goldman brings thirteen years of real estate experience to her role at Stirling, where she has worked since 2017 from the Mobile, Alabama office. As an Advisor, she handles sales and leasing, tenant and landlord representation, investment transactions, and special projects, and is currently pursuing the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. She was recently promoted to Executive Administrator of the Advisory Division, overseeing and supporting administrative operations for more than 56 Advisors. Prior to her real estate career, Amanda served eleven years in the United States Air Force and built over three decades of sales experience, working closely with both national and local businesses. She is an active member of NAR, the Commercial Exchange Group for Baldwin County, and ICSC. Originally from Manhattan, she is the proud mother of three adult daughters and grandmother to ten grandchildren.

CRM Administrator & Change Manager

Gabrielle Adams is the CRM Administrator & Change Manager at Stirling, overseeing the company’s digital transformation efforts. She previously worked as an Advisor in the New Orleans office, a role that provides her with valuable insight into the tools and technology brokers rely on for success. A graduate of Louisiana State University, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Beyond her professional work, Gabrielle enjoys pursuing a well-rounded lifestyle—staying active at the gym, reading, trying new recipes, and visiting different coffee shops as she continually seeks personal growth and enrichment.

Investment Advisor

Steadman Bethea is an Investment Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team in Daphne, Alabama, bringing more than six years of experience in the industry. Since joining Stirling in 2019, he has focused on commercial property sales and leasing, investment advisory services, and collaborates closely with Jeff Barnes, CCIM, as part of the Stirling Investment Advisors group. His background includes serving as a Real Estate Advisor with 30A Realty on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where he contributed to a top-performing team, as well as earlier roles as an analyst and account executive with Walton Funding, a private mortgage firm specializing in investment and commercial loans. This financial foundation continues to inform his work, helping clients make confident investment and development decisions. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Steadman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Samford University, along with commercial real estate licenses in Florida and Alabama. He lives in Fairhope with his wife and their two children and remains active in the community through the Baldwin Commercial Exchange Club and his service as a YoungLife Leader.

Advisor

Rankin Bihm is an Advisor with Stirling Properties’ commercial real estate team in Lafayette, Louisiana, specializing in retail property sales and leasing for both landlords and tenants, as well as land transactions throughout South and Central Louisiana. Before entering commercial real estate, he worked as a Multimedia Consultant, helping businesses develop digital marketing and promotional strategies—a background that enhances his ability to conduct market research, analyze competition, and strategically position properties for clients. His earlier experience in the hospitality and service industry strengthened his customer service and relationship-building skills. Bihm holds an MBA from the University of Louisiana–Lafayette and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, where he was part of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He is active in the community as a member of The705 and a volunteer with St. Joseph Parish Vacation Bible School and Keep Lafayette Clean. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and following sports.

Darryl Bonner joined Stirling in March 2018 as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, overseeing both short- and long-term planning for the company’s growing commercial portfolio while supporting new business development across areas such as management, leasing, acquisitions, and development. Before joining Stirling, he served as Senior Vice President of Retail for Cousins Properties in Atlanta, where he led all retail leasing efforts, including securing key tenants for specialty centers, mixed-use developments, and office projects during pre-development phases. His earlier career includes various retail leasing executive roles with General Growth Properties in Atlanta, Jim Wilson & Associates in Montgomery, and Robert B. Aikens & Associates in Michigan. A Florida native, Bonner holds a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and an MBA from Auburn University, and he is an active ICSC member with CSM, CLS, and CRX designations. He is also a frequent speaker at universities, industry events, and real estate programs and serves on Auburn University’s MRED Advisory Board.

Thomas Bryan is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with 15 years of experience, known for shaping the retail landscape across the Southern United States and beyond. Based in New Orleans, he has closed nearly $100M in transactions in just the past two years and has played a key role in national rollouts for a variety of retailers—spanning electronics, experiential concepts, family entertainment, fitness, and soft goods—as well as medical and office occupiers. His work has built a robust national network that benefits his clients, and his expertise covers retail, office, medical, and industrial tenant and buyer representation, along with investment sales. Notably, he recently oversaw a boutique fitness studio’s expansion to 189 locations nationwide and contributed to major retail anchor deals tied to investment acquisitions. His earlier experience includes brokerage with CBRE in Richmond and property management with Tishman Speyer in Washington, DC. Active in industry and community organizations, he has participated in ICSC, ULI, RBN, and BNI, and serves on the Louisiana Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s State Board while supporting Habitat for Humanity. Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The College of Charleston in 2004.

Bradley Cook is an Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team in Covington, LA, specializing in land and industrial investment and development while collaborating with leaders at multiple levels to advance economic growth. He is active in several professional organizations, including the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, CCIM, RLI, NOMAR CID, and NAR. Since joining Stirling, he has contributed to a wide range of projects involving recreational and transitional land, as well as industrial and commercial clients such as Carvana, St. Tammany Health System, Ochsner Health, American Freight, Dana Incorporated, DSLD, goPuff, and Burger King. Cook leads brokerage efforts for the 6,000+ acre Bilten Park mega-site in St. Tammany Parish and guided Stirling’s first build-to-suit industrial facility for Dana Inc. A New Orleans native now living on the Northshore, he earned both his bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees from Louisiana Tech University, where he was recognized as Graduate Student of the Year in 2006. He is also deeply involved in community service within the special needs and foster care sectors. Cook has held numerous leadership positions, including President of the RLI Louisiana Chapter since 2018, and is a graduate of several regional leadership programs. A CCIM, he is licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, works with clients across the Southeast, and is currently pursuing the ALC and CLED designations.

Seth Citron, who joined Stirling in 2007, serves as a senior real estate advisor within the company’s commercial brokerage division, representing both landlords and tenants across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. His expertise spans industrial, land, office, retail, and specialized site selection, with a strong focus on Southwest Louisiana and markets such as Lafayette, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Houma, and Alexandria. Seth is actively involved in ICSC, the Retail Brokers Network, and the Realtors Commercial Alliance, and he regularly presents on the Acadiana retail market at the Acadiana Commercial Outlook seminar. Currently pursuing his CCIM designation, he resides in his hometown of Lafayette with his wife, Allison, and their three sons. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management from the University of Louisiana.

Charles Cornay is a Senior Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team and has been based in the Lafayette, LA office since 1996. With deep expertise built over nearly three decades, he has completed notable transactions, including the recent sale of two industrial distribution centers totaling 200,000 square feet. His work spans seller and buyer representation across industrial, office, and land sectors, and he has closed more than 1,000 sales and lease deals for a wide range of clients such as grocery operators, apartment developers, restaurants, retailers, and land users. His strengths include market strategy, site selection and analysis, support with due diligence, and guiding prospects through the deal process. Cornay is also active in several professional and community organizations, including Stirling Industrial Advisors, One Acadiana, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Lafayette, the National Association of Realtors, and the Realtor Association of Acadiana.

Senior Advisor / Broker Associate

Beth Cristina is a Senior Advisor and Broker Associate with Stirling’s commercial real estate team in New Orleans, Louisiana, bringing more than 44 years of experience across the Southeast. She specializes in both landlord and tenant representation and has led numerous leasing, sales, development, and investment projects. Her expertise spans vacant land, single-tenant properties, and high-rise office buildings, and she is skilled in market analysis, representation for buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords, as well as marketing, sales and leasing strategies, and overall commercial real estate consulting.

Lee de la Houssaye has been a key member of Stirling since 1997, serving as a Senior Advisor in their Covington, Louisiana office and bringing more than four decades of expertise in commercial real estate throughout the greater New Orleans region. Specializing in landlord and tenant representation for office leasing and sales, she is also skilled in site selection and acquisitions, having completed thousands of transactions for a wide range of landlords, tenants, and investors, including major corporations such as AT&T, Chevron, Merrill Lynch, MetLife, and the General Services Administration. Over the course of her career, she has earned numerous sales awards from Stirling and regional Realtor organizations, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Management from St. Mary’s Dominican College.

Andrew Dickman serves as a Senior Advisor for Stirling’s commercial real estate team based in Mobile, Alabama. He launched his career in commercial real estate in 2008 and joined Stirling Properties in 2015. Andrew’s background spans raw land sales and development, retail site selection and acquisition, ground-up retail center development, investment sales, landlord and tenant representation, and the disposition of retail and restaurant properties. He is a member of ICSC and the Retail Brokers Network, and is a graduate of Indiana State University.

John DeArmond is an Advisor with Stirling's commercial real estate team based in the Baton Rouge office. Prior to joining the company, he owned and operated two car wash businesses in Gonzales and Prairieville, which he successfully sold after five years. His earlier career experience includes automotive sales. A native of Gonzales, Louisiana, John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Louisiana State University. He and his wife live in Geismar with their two daughters, and he is a graduate of the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce Leadership Ascension Program, which focuses on cultivating knowledgeable and engaged community leaders.

Jim Dowling, SIOR, serves as a Senior Advisor and Associate Broker with Stirling Properties, where he specializes in brokerage, leasing, and development across a wide range of land categories, including commercial, industrial, and investment properties throughout Louisiana. His work centers around retail, office, warehouse, and manufacturing spaces, as well as urban land, farms, large acreage tracts, and timberland. Jim brings extensive expertise in areas such as site selection, property evaluations and acquisitions, land assemblage, feasibility analysis, asset valuation, determining highest and best use, rezoning, land development, build-to-suit projects, and investment transactions. A licensed real estate broker since 1974, he previously served as president of J. Wesley Dowling & Associates, Inc. Realtors and Coldwell Banker Dowling Beauvais & Associates, Inc. Realtors before joining Stirling Properties in 2016.

With more than 24 years in commercial real estate, Earhart is recognized as a leading retail specialist, representing both tenants and landlords while handling lease negotiations, site selection, and dispositions for local and national brands. A consistent multi-million-dollar producer in Louisiana, he successfully completes transactions across retail, industrial, office, land, and investment properties. Known for his competitive edge, he has earned numerous awards and created a proprietary data system that monitors more than 50,000 tenants and retail spaces by lease terms, location, industry, and other metrics, along with a tracking platform for major shopping centers to assess vacancy and absorption trends. His landlord representation spans institutional and private owners, from small retail assets to large power centers, and he has worked with notable retailers such as Walmart, Lowe’s, Planet Fitness, Starbucks, Walgreens, CarMax, Hobby Lobby, and many others. Earhart also serves as the exclusive leasing agent for the TICI Group Strategic Alliance Partners across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. He is a Certified Retail Real Estate Professional (CRRP), a CCIM candidate, an alumnus of the University of Mississippi, and a contributing writer to national industry publications.

Daniel Cook serves as an Advisor with Stirling’s brokerage team in Covington, Louisiana, bringing a strong background in agriculture and industry to his real estate work. A lifelong resident of the Mandeville–Covington area and a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, he combines formal education with practical experience gained through years in the oil field and on various farms. This hands-on expertise gives him a distinct advantage in guiding clients through agricultural, recreational, industrial, and investment property transactions. Daniel is an active member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) and the Commercial Investment Division (CID), where he also volunteers on the CID Forecast committee, reflecting his commitment to professional integrity and the local real estate community. Motivated by a deep dedication to his family and a drive to continually expand his knowledge, Daniel approaches challenges with enthusiasm and strives to deliver exceptional service that supports his clients’ goals and long-term success.

Advisor/Associate Broker

Juhmad M. Hollis joined Stirling in 2022 as an Advisor and Associate Broker within the Commercial Brokerage Division, bringing more than 17 years of real estate expertise to the role. His career began in Birmingham, Alabama at Sil-loH Properties, LLC., where he worked alongside his father and sister, developing strong skills in client communication, guidance, and problem-solving. He later advanced to President/CEO of the company in 2012 before becoming Qualifying Broker at BRIK Realty in 2015, and eventually founding Sil-loH Realty New Orleans in 2017 after relocating to Louisiana. Throughout his career, Mr. Hollis has held numerous industry leadership positions, including Past President of the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network and Director roles with both the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® and Louisiana REALTORS®. His service also extends to the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Birmingham Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, and the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service, where he served as President. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., he has volunteered with Son of Saint in New Orleans and contributed to national REALTOR® initiatives through the Diversity Committee and Federal Finance and Housing Committee. He is also an At-Large Member of NAIOP and actively working toward earning his CCIM designation. Mr. Hollis has completed leadership programs through multiple REALTOR® associations and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Management concentration at Morehouse College, holding active real estate licenses in both Louisiana and Alabama.

Joe Gardner is an accomplished commercial real estate broker with over a decade of experience and a strong record of success in the industry. He began his career at Stirling in 2008, developing his expertise in retail properties and becoming well-regarded for his work in shopping center leasing, development, and landlord representation. Known for his insight into market trends and his ability to anticipate client needs, Joe has handled tenant representation on both local and national levels, earning the trust of clients and recognition as a leader in his field. A graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, he continued to advance his skills by earning the highly respected CCIM designation in 2015. In addition to his professional achievements, Joe brings a distinguished military background, having served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Enterprise, where he was honored with the National Defense Medal for his dedication and service.

Will Jenkins is an Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team, based in the Pensacola, FL office. Prior to joining Stirling, he built a successful career as an advertising executive, leading growth strategies for major brands such as Southwest Airlines, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the U.S. Air Force, Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, Diageo, and John Deere, and later served as Vice President of Sales at Medusa Distribution in New Jersey. A Baton Rouge, LA native, Will earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and his master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He now resides in Orange Beach, AL with his family.

Kyle Knight joined Stirling’s commercial real estate team in Pensacola, FL, in October 2018, bringing over 18 years of industry experience with a focus on retail landlord and tenant representation, site selection, project leasing, investment sales, and multi-family land development. Prior to joining Stirling, he spent many years with another Pensacola firm, earning multiple Top Producing Broker awards while representing Fortune 500 companies, developers, investors, and regional users in leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions across Alabama and Florida, particularly throughout the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama. Kyle is an active member of the Pensacola Association of Realtors, Retail Brokers Network (RBN), and ICSC, and holds real estate licenses in both Alabama and Florida. A 2005 University of Alabama graduate with a degree in Advertising, he has lived along the Alabama Gulf Coast since completing his studies and now resides in Orange Beach with his wife.

Scott Macdonald is a Senior Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team in Baton Rouge, bringing over 24 years of industry experience and a proven record of completing more than $650 million in sales and lease transactions. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has consistently ranked among its top producers, specializing in office and industrial leasing. His professional involvement includes membership with the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors and serving on the organization’s Commercial Investment Division Board from 2016 to 2019, as well as chairing the Baton Rouge CID Trends Seminar in 2019. He has also contributed to the Louisiana Commercial Database Board of Managers and the American Heart Association’s Capital Area Heart Walk executive team. Prior to his tenure at Stirling, Scott worked as Vice President at Cassidy Turley/CPS in San Jose, where he focused on office and manufacturing leasing and sales. A Louisiana native, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Louisiana Tech University.

Shawn began his commercial real estate career in 2016 after relocating to Pensacola, Florida, starting out in leasing, property management, and development for a national multifamily firm. He now represents national, regional, and local clients in the sales and leasing of commercial retail properties. Throughout his career, he has built strong expertise in helping clients achieve their real estate goals, grounded in his commitment to trust, transparency, and meaningful industry relationships. Known for consistently exceeding service expectations and working with highly active tenants, buyers, sellers, and landlords, Shawn brings this experience and credibility to his role as a Senior Advisor at Stirling.

Jared Jackson serves as a Senior Advisor for the Tallahassee Region, where he guides clients through the commercial real estate market and helps them efficiently buy, sell, or lease properties. Known for his ambition, competitive drive, and strong work ethic, he brings a distinctive edge to his role. Prior to joining Stirling, Jared worked as a Vice President at Beck Partners in Pensacola and gained early industry experience through an internship with RFT Asset Management’s Property Management division, where he worked with mobile home parks and apartments. He also developed practical business skills by owning and operating Southern Lawn Management for three years during college. A former Division I Scholar Football Athlete at Florida State University, Jared advanced from a walk-on wide receiver to a team captain and continues to apply that same determination and leadership to serving his clients. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate from Florida State University in December 2017.

Jill Meeks is a Senior Advisor and Property Manager with Stirling in Mobile, Alabama, specializing in office and retail leasing, commercial sales, and landlord and tenant representation, while also overseeing office property management in Mobile County. She joined Stirling in 2014 after serving for twenty-one years as Vice President of John Toomey & Company, where she played a key role in the firm’s growth through acquisitions, sales, and leasing. Her commercial real estate career began at Roberts Brothers, Inc., followed by four years at Lyon Properties, Inc. working with Billy Lyon and John Toomey before transitioning to Toomey’s newly formed company. Meeks is active in the Mobile Area Association of Realtors, where she previously served on the board, and in the Mobile Commercial Real Estate Exchange group, where she was the 2017 President. She has earned multiple awards for her production and sales achievements, including several Stirling Bronze and Silver Awards, Crexi’s 2022 Platinum Broker Award, and CoStar’s Power Broker Awards in 2018 and 2022.

Karen McElroy, CCIM launched her real estate career in 2003 and specializes in the purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial properties throughout Shreveport, Bossier City, and the broader I-20 corridor. She provides comprehensive leasing and brokerage services—including tenant and buyer representation, property listings, site selection, and consulting—and has assisted a wide range of local, regional, and national clients with acquisitions, dispositions, and site selection. Karen is an active member of ICSC, holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and is part of the Retail Broker’s Network. She has been honored as one of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 and is a graduate of both its Leadership Program and the Dale Carnegie Program. Her past leadership roles include chairing the Northwest Louisiana Real Estate Trends Conference and serving on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Commercial Database. A University of Louisiana at Monroe graduate, she is married with five children and actively participates in various school, church, and community organizations.

Stacy Odom offers extensive knowledge of the Ark-La-Tex market and broad commercial real estate experience spanning retail, medical, investment sales, office, and industrial projects. As an Associate Broker, she has served both local and national clients, specializing in retail site selection, buyer and tenant representation, landlord representation, and corporate portfolio acquisitions and dispositions. Her client roster includes brands such as Aldi, AutoZone, Newk’s Eatery, Capital One, Tommy Xpress Car Wash, Ochsner Medical, and Great Clips. Licensed in both Louisiana and Texas, she is an active member of the Louisiana CCIM Chapter, ICSC, the Retail Broker’s Network, and NTCAR. She also supports her community through involvement in the Greater Shreveport Chamber Leadership program, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Friends of the Meadows Museum, and the Samaritan Counseling Center. Ms. Odom holds a Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate from the University of Texas at Austin.

Tommy Parsons is a Senior Advisor at Stirling with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University. Since 2004, he has specialized in the Ascension Parish industrial market, concentrating on developing, brokering, and constructing industrial office and warehouse facilities. He brings extensive knowledge of local land challenges—such as wetlands mitigation, DOTD permitting, utilities availability, and flood zone identification—and leverages strong relationships with developers, real estate professionals, and civic leaders to guide clients through site selection. Tommy has represented national tenants like Kellogg, Brown & Root, and National Trench Safety, along with many regional and local companies. Known for his fair yet assertive negotiation skills, he combines deep market insight with creative problem-solving. Before joining Stirling, he was a Senior Advisor with SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre in Baton Rouge and previously worked in his family’s truck stop and convenience store business, gaining valuable experience in retail operations and customer service.

Thomas McVoy entered the real estate field in 2015, spending his first three years in residential sales before moving into commercial sales and leasing. He launched his career with Levin Rinke Realty, where he thrived in representing buyers and sellers of luxury homes for one of Pensacola’s leading residential brokerages. Known for his attentive client service and commitment to seamless transactions, Thomas consistently guided his clients through every step of the process. Inspired by strong mentorship and a desire to expand his expertise, he transitioned into commercial real estate and now serves as a Stirling Advisor.

Foster Murphy serves as an Advisor on Stirling’s commercial real estate team in Covington, Louisiana, where he concentrates on office, medical, and retail property sales, leasing, and new development projects. With strong expertise in tenant representation and a solid understanding of local market dynamics, he offers clients informed guidance and strategic support.

Ryan Murphy is a Senior Advisor with Stirling Properties’ commercial real estate team in Covington, Louisiana, where he has worked since 2010. He focuses primarily on the office sector, representing both landlords and tenants, as well as assisting buyers and sellers with investment properties. A CCIM designee since 2021, he is also active in NOMAR’s Commercial Investment Division. Before joining Stirling Properties, Ryan spent several years independently developing and acquiring small office projects and continues to manage his own office portfolio. In addition to his real estate career, he serves his second term as a councilman for the Town of Abita Springs and was appointed Mayor Pro Tem. He holds a B.S. in Political Science and a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, along with an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans.

Jay brings over 25 years of experience across land brokerage, site selection, tenant representation, investment sales, and property management, contributing to the development, acquisition, and disposition of more than 10 million square feet of retail, multifamily, and industrial properties across Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), he is a lifelong Mobile resident, entrepreneur, and President of his family’s firm, J. L. O’Brien & Associates, Inc., and actively participates in the National, State, and Mobile Boards of Realtors. Jay has also served as a State Board Member and Officer for the Coastal Conservation Association of Alabama, where he remains involved. An Auburn University graduate with a degree in Building Science, he enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and is a member of St. Ignatius Parish alongside his wife and their two children.

Senior Retail Leasing and Development Advisor

Ryan began his career in the restaurant industry while in college, quickly rising through the Outback Steakhouse system before shifting his focus to business, graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2000 with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Business Law. Since joining Stirling in 2001, he has built a strong track record representing major national retailers and negotiating significant deals on both the tenant and landlord sides, while also contributing to several development projects for the company and for his own ventures. In 2017, Ryan and his wife, Traci, launched Paws & Paw Paw’s, a highly regarded boarding, daycare, and grooming business in Acadiana. He later returned to his restaurant roots by creating Tchoup’s MIDCITY Restaurant + Bar, transforming a 75-year-old home into a distinctive dining and bar destination that operated successfully for nearly five years before closing at the end of 2025 so Ryan could pursue new opportunities. Driven by a passion for community improvement, he also founded Adopted Dog Brewing, Lafayette’s only brewery within city limits, which opened in 2023 and features a 7-barrel system, a broad tap selection, a full pub menu, and live music. Beyond his business ventures, Ryan contributes to regional progress through his service on OneAcadiana’s Board of Directors and Urban Revitalization Committee, his advisory work on Lafayette’s Unified Development Code, and his role as Vice Chairman on the University of Louisiana’s Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation’s Executive Committee.

Angela McArthur joined Stirling’s commercial real estate team in 2014 and works out of the Mobile office, representing local, regional, and national clients across retail site selection, sales and leasing, tenant and buyer representation, and corporate leasing services for a variety of property types. She began her real estate career in 1988 with Herman Maisel & Co.’s property management division, later transitioning to large shopping center management and leasing with Konover & Associates South in 1990. In 1997, she entered brokerage with Prudential Cooper & Co., where she expanded her expertise into commercial and investment sales as well as corporate leasing. An active industry participant, Angela is a member of ICSC—where she previously served on the P3 Planning Committee—as well as MAAR, NAR, and the Mobile Commercial Exchange Club. Beyond her professional work, she volunteers with several charitable organizations, including Ronald McDonald House, the former Ken Stabler Celebrity Golf Tournament, and the “Save the Beach” program.

Carly Plotkin joined Stirling Properties in 2016 and is an Advisor on the commercial real estate team, specializing in tenant and landlord representation with a strong focus on the retail and hospitality sectors. She has collaborated with clients at the national, regional, and local levels in both marketing and leasing roles. Before joining Stirling, she worked with The Howard Hughes Corporation, where she managed local marketing and development efforts for the transformation of the former Riverwalk Marketplace into The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, the nation’s first downtown outlet center. Carly was recognized with the 2017 “Rising Star Award” from NOMAR’s Commercial Investment Division and earned her first NOMAR/CID Achievement Award in 2018 for completing more than $2.5 million in transactions. She remains active in industry organizations, serving on ICSC’s Next Generation Leadership Board and as the NextGen State Chair for Louisiana, while also participating in NOMAR/CID and the Retail Brokers Network. In addition, she is involved with various nonprofit and volunteer groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, and is a graduate of the New Orleans Business Alliance’s inaugural Economic Development Ambassadorship Program.

Investment Advisor- Multifamily

Saban Sellers is part of Stirling’s Investments Division, where he serves as an Investment Advisor specializing in Multifamily sales. In this role, he plays an active part in every stage of the multifamily advisory process, from underwriting and market analysis to managing transactions. His broad expertise in both acquiring and selling multifamily assets contributes significantly to successful outcomes for clients, and he has participated in more than $540 million in transactions encompassing over 5,700 units. Before shifting his focus to multifamily investments, Mr. Sellers worked in retail sales and leasing, representing both tenants and landlords across Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University’s E.J. Ourso College of Business and is a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).

Originally from Youngsville, Louisiana, Josh earned his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Alabama. As a Division I baseball player for LSU, Ohio State, and South Alabama, he developed a competitive drive, strong work ethic, and disciplined mindset that continue to shape his professional approach. Now working out of Stirling’s Lafayette office, Josh is focused on growing his career in commercial real estate, building brokerage expertise and strong client relationships throughout Louisiana. His poise under pressure and collaborative attitude make him a reliable partner for both clients and teammates. Beyond work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors, activities that mirror his commitment to focus, persistence, and balance.

Kylle launched his commercial real estate career in 2021 after a successful tenure coaching collegiate football, where he worked with top programs across California, Missouri, and the University of West Florida. A key contributor to UWF’s 2019 National Championship and 2017 national finalist run as Assistant Coach and Special Teams Coordinator, he brings the same leadership and discipline to his work in office and industrial real estate throughout northwest Florida. Since entering the industry, he has helped his team complete more than 110 transactions each year, surpassing $42 million in annual deal volume, and is currently pursuing his CCIM designation to further enhance his expertise. Outside of work, Kylle and his wife enjoy exploring the Gulf Coast with their three young children, spending time biking around downtown Pensacola or relaxing near the water from Orange Beach to 30A.

Lauren Ryan joined Stirling Properties in 2014, where she focuses on tenant and landlord representation for retail leasing and sales across Louisiana. Before entering commercial real estate, she served as Assistant Vice President of Development and Marketing at Horizon Bank in Austin and was active in the Real Estate Council of Austin’s committees and leadership program. Lauren is involved in several industry organizations, including NOMAR, CID—where she volunteers on the Programs Committee—ICSC, and the Retail Brokers Network. She earned her first NOMAR/CID Achievement Award in 2016 for completing more than $2.5 million in transactions. Committed to community service, Lauren serves on the Board of the Ascension DePaul Foundation New Orleans and contributes to its annual gala, while also having participated in the Young Leadership Council and STAIR fundraising efforts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Communications from Southern Methodist University.

Managing Director – Multifamily Sales

Chad Rigby serves as the Managing Director of Multifamily Sales within Stirling’s Investment Advisors Division, where he leads a team responsible for all aspects of multifamily investment sales and marketing across Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. His work spans transaction management, valuation, underwriting, market analysis, and client development. With more than a decade of real estate experience, he began his career as a transaction manager at ARA Newmark before helping launch a multifamily investment sales platform at Stream Realty and later founding his own consulting firm, Rigby Advisors. Over the years, he has completed more than $1 billion in transactions and sold over 14,000 units. Mr. Rigby holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University, maintains real estate associate broker licenses in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, and has earned the respected CCIM designation.

Jason Scott is a Senior Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team, bringing more than forty-six years of comprehensive industry experience to his role. Based in the Mobile and Pensacola offices, he has spent the past three decades specializing in commercial property management, investment sales, retail and office leasing, and industrial assets. Jason began his career in commercial construction with Opus Corporation, where he spent twenty-one years gaining valuable expertise in construction, project and property management, and leasing. Prior to joining Stirling in 2014, he spent fifteen years at John Toomey & Company, contributing significantly to business development and client retention while overseeing third-party managed assets, asset management, leasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and client relations. An active member of ICSC, the Retail Brokers Network, the Pensacola Association of Realtors, and NAIOP, he is also a licensed broker in Alabama and Florida. A lifelong Baldwin County resident, Jason lives in Lillian, Alabama, with his wife, Kim, and is the father of three adult children.

Alec Purser launched his career in 2009 with Publix Supermarkets, spending nine years honing his customer service skills and commitment to positive client experiences. After earning his degree from the University of West Florida in 2018, he joined Sinclair Broadcasting Group as a Marketing Consultant for Mobile’s NBC affiliate, where he focused on broadcast television sales, digital marketing analysis, and gaining a deep understanding of each client’s business to support effective rebranding strategies. Now back in his hometown of Pensacola, Alec specializes in commercial retail properties at Beck Partners while maintaining broad expertise across commercial real estate—from lead generation and market analysis to property valuation and contract negotiation. Over the past three years, he has completed numerous successful transactions, guided by strong negotiation abilities and an insightful grasp of local market dynamics. His close ties to the community and dedication to client success make him a trusted and highly valuable partner for anyone navigating the commercial real estate landscape in Northwest Florida.

Gaines Seaman is a Senior Advisor with Stirling Properties’ commercial real estate team, focusing on office landlord and tenant representation. He oversees a portfolio of 1.5 million square feet of Class A space, including Heritage Plaza in Metairie and both the Pan American Life Center and Freeport McMoRan buildings in New Orleans’ Central Business District. In 2017, he earned the esteemed F. Poche Waguespack Award from NOMAR’s Commercial Investment Division for achieving the highest sales and leasing volume in the greater New Orleans market.

Rhonda Sharkawy has been with Stirling Properties for more than 25 years, beginning as Development Director, where she played a key role in ground-up retail projects and redevelopment efforts. In 2002, she moved into the Commercial Brokerage Division as a Senior Retail Leasing & Development Executive and has since worked extensively on new retail developments, redevelopments, and the leasing of existing shopping centers. She also represents over a dozen national retailers across Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing deep experience in all areas of commercial retail real estate. Sharkawy holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans and dual master’s degrees in Land & Real Estate Development and Construction Science from Texas A&M University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with music, the arts, travel, and nature.

David began his real estate career with Beck Property Company in 1989 and has since developed extensive expertise across leasing, sales, management, and site selection. His prior experience in the construction industry has been a valuable asset, allowing him to guide tenants and property owners through construction and renovation costs with confidence. While he works closely with many local clients—including Bank of Pensacola, One Pensacola Plaza, and Clark Partington and Hart—he also serves a wide range of regional and national companies such as Sears, Edward Jones, MetLife, Papa John’s, and Tijuana Flats. Clients at every level trust his seasoned insight and commitment to exceeding expectations. A lifelong Pensacola resident, David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama, where he was a two-year football letterman. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in both Florida and Alabama and an active member of NAIOP, the National Association of Realtors, the Pensacola Association of Realtors, the Pensacola Country Club, and the distinguished A-Club, along with various civic and charitable organizations.

Joey Canella serves as a Senior Advisor with Stirling Properties’ commercial real estate team, specializing in the sale and acquisition of garden office properties throughout the Baton Rouge MSA, as well as garden office leasing, investment sales, industrial transactions, and industrial leasing. Since beginning his commercial real estate career in 2008, he has completed more than 200 transactions. Before joining Stirling Properties, Joey was a Senior Advisor at SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre in Baton Rouge, where he earned the firm’s Top Producer award in 2015. His industry involvement includes serving on the Office Market Committee for the Baton Rouge TRENDS in Real Estate Conference in 2013 and 2014. A Baton Rouge native, Joey holds a Finance degree from Louisiana State University (2002) and a Juris Doctor with a bachelor’s in Civil Law from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center (2005). He is also a licensed Louisiana attorney and previously practiced real estate law from 2006 to 2008, handling both residential and commercial transactions.

Melissa S. Warren, CCIM, is a Senior Commercial Real Estate Advisor and the New Orleans metropolitan market leader for Stirling, with more than two decades of experience providing commercial real estate advisory services since 2001. Based in New Orleans, she specializes in industrial, office, and retail sales and leasing, along with tenant and landlord representation. Melissa has led investment, market, and financial analyses, negotiated purchase and lease agreements, and managed transaction due diligence, site selection, user decision analysis, and planning and zoning matters. Her experience includes representing medical clients with retail and office site selection, serving as leasing agent for East Jefferson General Hospital, and advising financial institutions on the disposition of distressed assets and surplus branches. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with industrial and bioscience clients on site selection, market analysis, shipyard and asset disposition, industrial park and river terminal acquisitions, and ground-up development. Highly active in professional and community service, Melissa serves in leadership and board roles with NOMAR-CID and LACDB, holds memberships in CCIM, ICSC, NAIOP, and New Orleans CREW, and volunteers with the Louisiana SPCA, New Orleans City Park, and Habitat for Humanity. She previously held senior advisory roles with Grubb & Ellis/Sawyer Commercial, earned her CCIM designation in 2006, played a key role in post–Hurricane Katrina redevelopment efforts in Gulfport, and holds a BA in English from Mississippi State University, along with Louisiana and Mississippi real estate licenses.

Danny L. Watts is a Senior Advisor with Stirling Properties who began his commercial real estate career after graduating from LSU in 1987 and now brings more than 30 years of experience across multiple market cycles in the commercial and industrial sectors. His extensive background makes him a trusted resource for institutional clients, developers, investors, lenders, and builders, and he also serves as a consultant on large-scale projects involving regulatory licensing, compliance, and valuation, including a key role in a 14-parish landfill development assignment. Danny is especially skilled in guiding clients through entitlement and rezoning processes at no additional cost, coordinating the studies, reports, and third-party efforts required to move projects to closing, while remaining committed to a client-first fiduciary philosophy. Before joining Stirling Properties, he was a Senior Advisor with SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

As a member of the Stirling Properties Daphne office, Lynda specializes in both landlord and tenant representation, serving national, regional, and local retail and office clients throughout the Gulf South. She oversees the sale and leasing of freestanding and in-line properties while building strong client relationships and supporting business growth across the region. Prior to joining Stirling, Lynda worked at JLL, where she focused on tenant representation and managed an agency/landlord portfolio of more than 50 properties across Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Before entering commercial real estate, she built a successful career in corporate restaurant marketing, working with emerging award-winning fast-casual brands as well as leading QSR companies. Lynda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Public Relations from Mississippi State University, is licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and is a member of ICSC. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and boating along the Gulf Coast waterways.

Tom Tanner joined Stirling Properties’ Commercial Brokerage Division in May 2019, bringing decades of diverse real estate experience. He began his career in 1976 building and selling homes in the New Orleans area before transitioning into commercial and industrial development, where he worked with a national developer specializing in private golf course communities, office and retail centers, and industrial parks. In the early 1990s, Tom led a large regional bank’s efforts to manage and liquidate a real estate–owned portfolio exceeding $750 million, successfully disposing of more than 2,500 properties and gaining broad, hands-on expertise across all property types. He later founded a commercial brokerage and residential development firm in Baton Rouge and, in 2004, participated in the acquisition of Louisiana Downs racetrack in Bossier City, which was subsequently sold to Harrah’s Entertainment. In recent years, Tom owned and operated a private dining club atop the Chase Tower in downtown Baton Rouge, and prior to joining Stirling Properties, he served as a Senior Advisor with SVN – Graham, Langlois & Legendre.

Gantt serves as an Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team in the company’s Daphne, Alabama office, where he works alongside Jeff Barnes, CCIM, and Steadman Bethea, handling general brokerage activities, leasing, and investment analysis. Prior to joining Stirling, he worked with Harless and Co. in the Tuscaloosa area as an assistant property manager, managing and leasing multifamily properties. A Fairhope, Alabama native, Gantt earned a degree in Business Administration and Real Estate from the University of Alabama and holds a commercial real estate license in Alabama. He resides in Fairhope and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and ICSC.

Jack Williams earned his real estate license in the 1980s and began his career at JME Realty. In 1988, his family opened Seville Quarter, where he stepped into the role of General Manager and continued in that position for many years, temporarily pausing his real estate career. During this time, he also owned and operated a referral company, Southern Referral, serving as its broker for several years. In 2015, Jack returned to active real estate work by joining Beck Partners. He is licensed to practice real estate in both Florida and Alabama.

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