Stirling Properties Appoints Paul Mastio as Chief Financial Officer
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (JUNE 23, 2011) Stirling Properties appoints Paul Mastio as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from his previous position as Senior Vice President of Operations and Accounting. This appointment was effective Monday, June 20, 2011,
“As Stirling enters into its next phase of the company’s evolution and growth, it is essential that we have someone like Paul overseeing all of the financial operations of our company and helping to guide us to greater efficiencies and profitability,” said Marty Mayer, President and CEO of Stirling Properties. “Paul’s contributions to Stirling over the years have been invaluable to our success.”
As CFO, Mr. Mastio is responsible for the oversight of the company’s Accounting and Information Technology departments. He will report to the President and CEO while directly working with the Management Team to identify needs, manage processes for financial forecasting and budgets, as well as give advice on the impact of long range planning, strategies and regulatory actions.
“Since joining Stirling Properties, I’ve watched the company grow and evolve” said Mastio. “I am honored to be part of this next phase of business and look forward to seeking a full range of industry solutions that will lead Stirling into future successes.”
Mr. Mastio has been with Stirling Properties for 18 years. He currently is a member of both the Management Advisory Committee and Company Forum, which meet regularly to discuss all aspects of company strategy, planning and operations.
Mr. Mastio obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Shortly after graduation, he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Mr. Mastio is a member of the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the National Association of Real Estate Consultants (NAREC).
Stirling Properties Welcomes Jordi Goodman to Its Development Team
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (JUNE 7, 2011) Stirling Properties expands the depth and breadth of its Development Team by announcing the addition of Jordi Goodman as a Development Associate.
In this position, Mr. Goodman will work directly with Townsend Underhill and Peter Aamodt, Stirling Properties’ Vice Presidents of Development and Acquisition, where he will be responsible for assisting in all development area functions including project management, financial analysis, marketing, document review, site inspection and market research.
“The industry is seeing an upswing in activity and it is crucial to have the right people in place to capitalize on growth opportunities. This is why we are pleased to be able to bring someone of Jordi’s caliber onboard,” said Underhill. “His previous experiences and expertise will play a significant part in Stirling Properties’ development goals as we continue to expand our services in the Gulf South.”
Prior to joining Stirling Properties, Mr. Goodman worked as a Development Associate with New Orleans based Green Coast Enterprises and also as a Project Analyst for New Development with Citi Habitats Marketing Group in New York, New York.
Mr. Goodman received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Development from Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts in New Orleans.
Stirling Properties’ Marty Mayer to Serve on ICSC’s Worldwide Board of Trustees
COVINGTON, Louisiana – (June 1, 2011) Marty Mayer, President and CEO of Stirling Properties, has been appointed to serve on the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) Worldwide Board of Trustees. The appointment became official during ICSC’s Annual Meeting of Regular Members, which was held during ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, May 23, 2011.
Fifty-two voting members from South America, Mexico-Central America, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Canada, Asia and the United States make up the Board of Trustees. Mayer is one of 12 new trustees appointed to serve a three year term.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, Mayer is charged with establishing policies and governing all matters for ICSC’s worldwide members as well as assisting ICSC in the implementation of its mission statement.
“It is a great honor to be selected by ICSC to be one of the 52 worldwide trustees,” stated Mayer. “To be among such a distinguished and accomplished group of individuals who have contributed so much to our industry is most certainly due to the reputation of Stirling Properties and my associates who have been so involved since the company’s inception.”
Mayer is currently a member of ICSC’s Open Air Center Committee in which he was the Co-Chairman of from 2008 to 2010. Previously, he served as the Louisiana State Director and the Louisiana State Operations Director for ICSC.
Stirling Properties Appoints Bill McFadden to Regional Manager of North Louisiana
SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana —- (May 19, 2011) Stirling Properties is proud to announce that Bill McFadden will assume the role of Regional Manager for North Louisiana.
This appointment follows the recent listing contract for the sale and lease of the Villaggio Development and the hire of Property Manager Melinda Brazzel. While McFadden will continue to conduct brokerage activities in the Shreveport/Bossier City area, in his new role as Regional Manager, he will also oversee and coordinate all property management and brokerage activities associated with multiple property types including retail, office, and industrial properties located across North Louisiana.
“Bill has always been active throughout North Louisiana demonstrating a caliber of leadership that is unmatched in our industry,” said Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Business Development for Stirling Properties. “His dedication to success enhances the capability of the services Stirling Properties provides and we support him in this new role as Regional Manager.”
McFadden joined Stirling Properties in 1992 bringing with him an extensive amount of knowledge and experience in asset and property management from previous employments with The Sealy Companies, General Growth Properties and Simon Management Company.
He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and holds designations as Senior Certified Shopping Center Manager and Senior Certified Marketing Director. Professionally, McFadden serves on the Bossier Economic Development Foundation and the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors Commercial Investment Division Boards of Directors and served 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.
Stirling Properties Welcomes Melinda Brazzel to Their Property Management Team
SHREVPORT/BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana—- (APRIL 13, 2011) Stirling Properties announces the addition of Melinda Brazzel to their Property Management Team in the Stirling Shreveport/Bossier office located at Stirling Bossier Shopping Center in Bossier City, Louisiana.
“Melinda’s extensive experience in commercial retail management and knowledge of the Shreveport/Bossier City market enables Stirling to continue to provide the level of service our clients and tenants expect as we continue to grow our presence in that Market,” said Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Business Development for Stirling Properties.
Mrs. Brazzel joins Stirling Properties after working with the Vintage Realty Company in Shreveport, Louisiana having managed their lifestyle property, Shoppes at Bellemeade, as well as other retail and office properties. Prior to that, Mrs. Brazzel worked for two Texas-based companies, TriYar Cannon Group and Inland Real Estate Group, where she managed the Mall of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas and oversaw a 1,000,000 SF portfolio consisting of eight retail centers spanning four states.
Mrs. Brazzel obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Merchandising with a Management minor from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana where she graduated Cum Laude.
Stirling Properties Included in the Inaugural LSU 100 Program
Stirling Properties was honored as one of the top 100 fastest growing tiger run businesses during the inaugural Louisiana State University (LSU) 100 Awards luncheon held today at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
The LSU 100, formed by the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute (SEI), is a platform for former LSU students, representing various fields and professions, to pass along lessons to the next generation of LSU entrepreneurs. By engaging these alumni with the LSU faculty and student community, the opportunities to network and learn from one another are strengthened.
According to Jill Roshto, Director of Development for LSU SEI, the LSU 100 not only celebrates the success of LSU graduates but recognizes the impact of LSU on the local, regional and national economies as well.
Stirling Properties history with LSU began over 35 years ago when two LSU Alumni, Roger Ogden and Jimmy Maurin who currently both serve on Stirling Properties’ Board of Directors, founded the company. Now, years later, three of Stirling Properties four partners all graduated from LSU – Gerald Songy, Grady Brame, and Lewis Stirling. Each credits their business success to the academic fundamentals learned at LSU.
“Stirling Properties is indicative of the Tiger-led businesses that we are looking to show other Tigers from every college on campus what they need to be successful,” said Roshto. “We congratulate them on this achievement and look forward to their continued success.”
To be included in this prestigious award, Stirling Properties had to meet certain criteria which consisted of 5 or more years in the business, verifiable revenues of $100,000 or more for the last calendar year, alumni owning 50% of the company or is a CEO, president or managing partner, and operates in a manner consistent with the mission of LSU and LSU SEI. The full list of honorees is available at www.lsu100.com/honorees.
About The Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute
The Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute, an integral part of LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business, utilizes the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Fellows, LSU Executive Education and Social Entrepreneurship to address the challenges of entrepreneurship and to positively impact students, the regional economy, the state of Louisiana and the nation. For more information, visit www.bus.lsu.edu/sei or call 225-578-0313.
