Stirling Properties Welcomes Scott Macdonald to Its Team
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana —- (JULY 13, 2011) Stirling Properties welcomes Scott Macdonald to its Commercial Brokerage Team as a specialist in office and industrial leasing. He will work out of the company’s Baton Rouge office located at 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 303 where he will spearhead all leasing and marketing efforts of all United Plaza offices.
“With more than 11 years of commercial real estate knowledge and a background that includes the negotiation and successful closing of over $450 million in sales, Scott knows what it takes to drive new business in highly competitive markets,” said Grady Brame, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties. “His caliber of expertise adds depth to our roster and strengthens the breadth of services we provide our clients.”
Prior to joining Stirling Properties, Mr. Macdonald was Vice President of Cassidy Turley/CPS, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company located in Santa Clara, California. His primary focus while with CPS was office, R&D and manufacturing leasing and sales. Some of Mr. Macdonald’s major clients include AkzoNobel, Barry Swenson Builder, Integrated Device Technology, iStar Financial, Nearon Enterprises, PS Business Parks and Xangati, Inc.
Mr. Macdonald is a Louisiana native and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.
Beth Cristina Named 2010 Louisiana REALTOR of the Year
Photo courtesy of www.NOMAR.org
Congratulations to our very own Beth Cristina, who was chosen by Louisiana REALTORS (LR) as the 2010 Louisiana REALTOR of the Year. This prestigious honor was presented yesterday, May 25th, 2011, at the association’s state-level Awards Luncheon held annually at the “REALTOR Action” Spring Conference in Baton Rouge.
Chosen by a special LR selection committee, the Louisiana REALTOR of the Year award, established in 1958, recognizes the REALTOR member who has contributed most to the advancement of their profession and the community at large during the current year.
Beth’s passion and ability to lead is evident through her past honors and industry involvement. In 2009, she received both the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) Commercial Investment Division’s “Service to the Industry” Award and REALTOR of the Year.
Beth is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Realtors Land Institute and the Urban Land Institute. She currently serves on LR’s Board of Directors and is also involved as a Division Director for Commercial in their Executive Committee and Realtors Commercial Alliance Team.
Stirling Properties Appointed Management Firm for Bel Air Park II Office Building in Mobile, Alabama
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (May 23, 2011) Stirling Properties announces their appointment as the management firm of an office building in Mobile, Alabama known as Bel Air Park II. The management appointment, effective April 27th, 2011, was awarded through foreclosure by owner Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Bel Air Park II is a two-story office building containing 128,000 square feet of office and ground floor space. Tenants include Thompson Engineering, Blue Cliff College, Virginia College, AT&T Services and Allied Electronics.
“Stirling Properties has had a history of maximizing value and developing comprehensive management plans and we plan to affect those strategies to meet the goals of the owner of Bel Air Park II,” said Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Business Development.
Mrs. Taylor continued by adding, “This appointment is pivotal in solidifying Stirling Properties as a top Gulf Coast management firm. We are excited about the opportunity to bring our experience to all property types as well as to continue to grow our management business in the Gulf South.”
With the addition of this appointment, Stirling Properties’ office management portfolio now includes 25 buildings throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama which total over 3 million square feet of managed space. The entire management portfolio totals close to 13 million square feet and encompasses the management of office, retail and industrial properties as well as residential condominiums, golf courses and golf course communities.
For more information about Stirling Properties’ services, please contact Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management & New Business Development, at 1-888-261-2022 or 985-246-3758 or via email at dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.
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 Awarded Exclusive Listing Contract for The Villaggio Development
Villaggio at Bossier City, Louisiana
BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA (MAY 2, 2011)–On May 1st, 2011, Stirling Properties was awarded the exclusive listing contract for the sale and lease of existing retail shop space and vacant land at Villaggio in Bossier City. As the Broker, Stirling Properties will market approximately 55,000 square feet of main street retail space and up to six outparcel pad sites while the ownership and operation of the multi-family and office space will be retained by Villaggio Bossier, LLC.
“Stirling Properties is already working to maintain the owner’s vision of incorporating traditional and specialty retail stores that fit the unique needs of a growing city like Bossier,” said Stirling Properties’ Bill McFadden, Regional Manager of Property Management and Brokerage in North Louisiana. “Our experience with retailers both on the national and local level reflects Stirling’s ability to deliver the best results for high profile projects such as Villaggio.”
Villaggio is a 64-acre lifestyle development that offers a unique blend of specialty retail, dining, office and single and multi-family residential living opportunities. Developed by The Good Companies, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas; Villaggio is located between Interstate 20 and Highway 80 in North Bossier City, Louisiana. A rich tradition of Italian living is incorporated into the development’s architecture, streetscapes, sidewalk cafes, residences and shopping. The site includes an authentic Italian promenade featuring a 45 ft. clock tower, a 6-acre lake and recreational paths that connect the entire development.
“We knew the owners were looking for a company that understood the dynamics of a major multi-use development and the fact that Stirling Properties was selected is a testament to the credibility and types of services our company and agents are able to provide our clients,” stated Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Development.
For retail sales and leasing opportunities available at Villaggio, contact:
Bill McFadden; bmcfadden@stirlingproperties.com
2646 Beene Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 797-4393
Stirling Properties Welcomes Roger Bajon to its Team
COVINGTON, Louisiana—- (APRIL 20, 2011) Stirling Properties announces the addition of Roger Bajon to the company’s Commercial Brokerage Division located at 109 Northpark Blvd. Suite 300 in Covington, Louisiana as an Associate Broker.
“Roger’s extensive experience in commercial real estate banking and finance has afforded him relationships with many top clients and operators throughout the Gulf South as well as numerous long-term contacts in the commercial real estate capital markets,” said Marty Mayer, President and CEO of Stirling Properties. “This level of credibility adds an additional layer of expertise to the depth and breadth of services our commercial brokerage team can provide.”
Mr. Bajon has over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate financing and mortgage brokerage. For the past eight years he worked for Bajon Commercial Capital, LLC, a commercial real estate mortgage brokerage and advisory company he founded in 2003. Prior to owning his own company, Mr. Bajon served 21 years at Hibernia National Bank in various leadership positions all relating to the commercial real estate industry. His primary responsibilities included the establishment and oversight of all aspects of the banks’ commercial real estate lending division and commercial mortgage brokerage unit. This encompassed the management of construction, development and acquisition loans on income properties throughout the Gulf South for both the bank’s loan portfolio and placement with long-term third party lenders. He also served as the bank’s primary executive in a joint venture entity that originated, underwrote, sold and serviced loans to Fannie Mae through its DUS multi-family loan program.
Mr. Bajon earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University and is a licensed broker in the state of Louisiana.
