Jim Dowling
About Jim
Jim Dowling, SIOR is a Senior Advisor / Associate Broker with Stirling, specializing in brokerage, leasing, and development of all land types, including commercial, industrial and investment properties throughout Louisiana. His focus is on retail, office, warehouse, and manufacturing properties, as well as urban land and farms, acreage, and timberland. Jim has extensive experience in site searches, evaluations and acquisitions, land assemblage, feasibility studies, property valuations, highest and best use determinations, rezoning, land development, build-to-suit, and real estate investment acquisitions.
Jim has been a licensed real estate broker since 1974. Prior to joining Stirling in 2016, he served as president of J. Wesley Dowling & Associates, Inc. Realtors and Coldwell Banker Dowling Beauvais & Associates, Inc. Realtors.
Jim is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR); past president of the LA/MS/AL/NWFL chapter of SIOR; graduate of the Louisiana Real Estate Institute (GRI); member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR); member of Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors; and member of Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB).
Jim attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
Joe Gardner
About Joe
Joe Gardner is a seasoned commercial real estate broker with a career spanning over a decade, marked by significant achievements and contributions to the industry. He embarked on his journey in 2008 at Stirling, where he honed his skills and established a solid foundation in the dynamic world of commercial real estate. Specializing in retail properties, Joe has become a prominent figure in the field, known for his expertise in landlord representation, particularly in shopping center leasing and development.
With a keen eye for market trends and a deep understanding of client needs, Joe has successfully navigated both local and nationwide tenant representation, earning a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate for his clients. His dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering results have consistently positioned him as a top performer in the industry.
Joe’s educational background is as impressive as his professional accomplishments. He graduated from Southeast Louisiana University in 2007, laying the groundwork for his future success. In 2015, he further solidified his expertise by obtaining the prestigious CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, a testament to his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Joe Gardner has a proud and honorable military background. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Enterprise, where he demonstrated unwavering dedication and courage. His service was recognized with the prestigious National Defense Medal, highlighting his selfless commitment to his country and his fellow servicemen.
Jared Jackson
About Jared
Jared Jackson is a Senior Advisor for the Tallahassee Region. As a Senior Advisor, Jared helps his clients navigate the commercial real estate market and efficiently buy, sell or lease commercial real estate. Jared’s competitive drive, ambition and work ethic help set him apart from others. Before joining Stirling, Jared was a Vice President with Beck Partners, a Pensacola Commercial Real Estate brokerage. Jared also interned with RFT Asset Management in the Property Management division. During this time, he worked with mobile home parks and apartments, giving him a good foundation and understanding of those asset types.
Jared owned and operated his own business, Southern Lawn Management, for 3 years while in college, giving him a better understanding of business management. He has also gained valuable leadership experience as a Division I Scholar Football Athlete with FSU, where he went from a walk-on wide receiver to a team captain. Jared enjoys utilizing the same competitive spirit, drive and ambition he developed as a collegiate athlete to help serve his clients in the best way possible.
Jared graduated from Florida State University in December 2017 with his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate.
Business Affiliations
- Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
- Florida State University Football Letterman
- Life Coach for Project Connect
Kyle Knight
About Kyle
Kyle Knight joined the Pensacola, FL, office of Stirling’s commercial real estate team in October 2018 and specializes in retail landlord and tenant representation, site selection, project leasing, investment sales, and multi-family land development.
As a 18+ year commercial real estate brokerage veteran, Knight was previously employed by another firm in Pensacola, where he was awarded the company’s Top Producing Broker award for several years. During this time, Knight has worked with Fortune 500 companies, developers, investors, and local and regional users in the leasing, acquisition, and disposition of commercial real estate throughout Alabama and Florida. His primary geographic focus is on the Florida Panhandle (Pensacola to Tallahassee) and Southern Alabama.
Kyle is an active member of the Pensacola Association of Realtors, Retail Brokers Network (RBN), and ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities). He is licensed to practice real estate in both Alabama and Florida.
Mr. Knight is a 2005 graduate of the University of Alabama, majoring in Advertising. He has lived along the Alabama Gulf Coast since relocating after graduation and currently resides in Orange Beach with his wife.
Scott Macdonald
About Scott
Scott Macdonald serves as a Senior Advisor with Stirling commercial real estate team, working from the company’s Baton Rouge office. He has more than 24 years of commercial real estate experience and a background that includes the negotiation and successful closing of over $650 million in sales and leasing transactions. His caliber of expertise adds depth to Stirling’s roster and a specialty in office and industrial leasing.
Since joining Stirling in 2011, Scott has been a top producing agent for the company. He is a member of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors (GBRAR) and served on the Board of Directors for the Commercial Investment Division (CID) of GBRAR from 2016-2019.
Mr. Macdonald previously served as the 2019 Chairperson for the Baton Rouge CID Trends Seminar. He has also served on the Board of Managers for the Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB) from 2018-2019. In addition, Mr. Macdonald served on the Executive Leadership Team of the American Heart Association 2020 Capital Area Heart Walk.
Before joining Stirling, Mr. Macdonald was Vice President of Cassidy Turley/CPS, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company in San Jose, California. His primary focus while with Cassidy Turley was office and manufacturing leasing and sales.
Mr. Macdonald is a Louisiana native and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.
Angela McArthur
About Angela
Angela McArthur joined Stirling’s commercial real estate team in 2014, working from the company’s Mobile office. She has represented a wide range of local, regional and national clients, with expertise in the areas of retail site selection, sales and leasing, buyer/tenant representation and corporate leasing services. These services have been successfully accomplished with all types of commercial properties including restaurants, retail centers and office.
Mrs. McArthur started her career in 1988 in real estate in the Property Management division of Herman Maisel & Co., a local owner of shopping centers and office holdings in Mobile, Alabama. She moved into large shopping center management and leasing when she joined Konover & Associates South in 1990, in the position of Assistant Manager of Konover’s Mobile and Upper Panhandle Holdings in Florida. Moving into brokerage in 1997, Angela joined Prudential Cooper & Co.’s Commercial Department initially in property management and leasing, moving into commercial sales, investment sales, tenant/buyer representation and corporate leasing services in 2000.
A member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), Angela previously served on the P3 Planning Committee, an initiative created by ICSC to promote better relationships and partnerships between the private and public sectors in retail real estate. She is a member of the Mobile Association of Realtors (MAAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Mobile Commercial Exchange Club.
In addition to professional roles, Angela enjoys volunteering for various charities, most notably, Ronald McDonald House and former Ken Stabler Celebrity Golf Tournament as its Chairman of Logistics and previously served as a volunteer for the “Save the Beach” program.
