Stirling Properties Awarded Contract for Facilities Management of all First Bank and Trust Branch Locations
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (October 25, 2011) Stirling Properties has been awarded a contract to provide comprehensive facilities management for all First Bank and Trust branch locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. The contract, effective on November 1, 2011, also includes the First Bank and Trust headquarters at the First Bank and Trust Tower located on 909 Poydras Street in New Orleans. Founded in 1991, First Bank and Trust is a New Orleans based bank with over $925 million in assets. (more…)
Stirling Properties’ Bradley McCoy Awarded CCIM Designation

Stirling Properties to Provide Facility Management Services for Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

Effective May 1st, 2011, Stirling Properties now provides integrated facility management services to Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Through this new relationship, Quest Diagnostics, Inc. will benefit from Stirling’s expertise, technology, and experience in the cost effective and efficient operation of the 14,000, square-foot Metairie facility.
“By allowing Stirling Properties to manage their building, Quest Diagnostics can focus on their mission to provide patients and doctors with the information and services they need to make better healthcare decisions, while Stirling Properties can focus on what we do best – providing integrated, cost effective and efficient building operations,” said Patrick Malik, Operations Manager for Stirling Properties’ Asset and Property Management Division. “We are excited to partner with such an esteemed client.”
Quest Diagnostics is a nationally recognized company that develops innovative new diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions to help improve patient care. Quest offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers.
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.
Beth Cristina Named 2010 Louisiana REALTOR of the Year
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 Agents Shine at Annual NOMAR CID Awards Ceremony

Rhonda Sharkawy received the F. Poche Waguespack Award, CID’s most prestigious award, given to the salesperson with the highest volume of sales and leases in the marketplace for the year. Rhonda led the area’s Commercial Investment Division with a sales volume of over $32 million in 2010. She is the first agent in Stirling Properties history to receive this award and one of only a handful of women to achieve this honor since the Commercial Investment Division started the F. Poche Waguespack Award. In addition, Rhonda received Top Awards for Retail Landlord Lease and Tenant Rep Retail Lease, and Overall Top Retail Producer.
Also recognized were Bradley McCoy who received his first CID Award and Chris Abadie who reached the $2.5 million threshold.
Stirling Properties congratulates Rhonda, Bradley and Chris and wishes each of them ongoing success. These agents’ accomplishments and recognition in the real estate community bode well for the industry and are reminders that the marketplace is continuing to thrive.
Stirling Properties Welcomes John Reynolds to Their Property Management Team

“Stirling Properties requires strong leadership to maintain and oversee the daily operations of each of our properties,” said Donna Taylor, Vice President of Asset and Property Management for Stirling Properties. “John’s extensive background and knowledge of the industry was the perfect fit to elevate and continue to grow Clearview Mall’s prominent market position”.
Mr. Reynolds has approximately 15 years of property management and leasing experience and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. His most recent employment as Property Manager for NAI Sullivan Group in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, included the responsibility of managing the day-to-day operations for 14 retail and office properties that totaled over 1 million square feet.
Clearview Mall has a strong mix of retail, entertainment and dinning choices with leasing opportunities still available. For more information contact:
- Retail inquires: Chris Abadie at (504) 620-8139 or cabadie@stirlingprop.com.
- Office inquires: Rick Skelding at (504) 620-8129 or rske@stirlingprop.com.


