Ryan Murphy
About Ryan
Ryan Murphy joined Stirling’s commercial real estate team in October of 2010 and serves as a Senior Advisor working from the company’s Covington, Louisiana, office. He primarily specializes in the office market, representing both landlords and tenants, as well as in vacant land. He also works with sellers and buyers in investment properties. Mr. Murphy obtained his CCIM designation in March of 2021 and is an active member. He is also a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) Commercial Investment Division (CID).
Prior to joining Stirling, Ryan worked independently since 2002 in commercial real estate, developing and purchasing small office products. He continues to own and manage his own portfolio of office space.
Mr. Murphy served two 4-year terms of elected office as a councilman for the Town of Abita Springs from 2014 thru 2022 and served as the Mayor Pro Tem during his second term.
Mr. Murphy is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, earning a B.S. in Political Science and a B.A. in Economics. He also has earned an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans.
Jay O’Brien
About Jay
Jay O’Brien serves as a commercial real estate Senior Advisor in Stirling’s Mobile, AL office. Jay has extensive experience in land brokerage, site selection, tenant representation, investment sales and property management. With more than 25 years of experience, Jay has been involved in the development, acquisition, and disposition of over 10,000,000 square feet of retail, multifamily, and industrial properties throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. Jay holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement.
A lifelong resident of Mobile, Jay is an entrepreneur, local business owner, and the President of his family-owned real estate company, J. L. O’Brien & Associates, Inc. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the State Board of Realtors, and the Mobile Board of Realtors. He currently serves as a Trustee for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation. He is also a former State Board Member and Officer with the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Alabama where he is still actively involved.
Jay graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Science. He and his wife have two children and are members of St. Ignatius Parish. In his leisure time, he is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and fishing.
Stacy Odom
About Stacy
Stacy Odom brings a wealth of knowledge about the Ark-La-Tex Market and has commercial real estate experience across a multitude of project types, including retail, medical, investment sales, office, and industrial sectors. As an Associate Broker, she has represented a wide range of local and national clients with expertise in the areas of retail site selection, buyer/tenant representation, landlord representation and corporate acquisitions and dispositions of portfolios. Stacy has represented clients such as Aldi, AutoZone, Newk’s Eatery, Capital One, Tommy Xpress Car Wash, Ochsner Medical, Great Clips.
Ms. Odom is a licensed real estate broker in Louisiana and Texas. Her membership includes the Louisiana CCIM Chapter, Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), Retail Broker’s Network (RBN), and the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR). Her community involvement includes being a graduate of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Leadership program and supporting the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Friends of the Meadows Museum, and Samaritan Counseling Center.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Odom received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Real Estate.
Thomas Parsons
About Thomas
Tommy Parsons is a Senior Advisor with Stirling. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Since 2004, he has focused on the Ascension Parish industrial market with a primary concentration in development, brokerage, and construction of Industrial Office/Warehouse space.
Tommy has a working knowledge of the specific challenges associated with land in Ascension Parish including wetlands mitigation, DOTD permits, available utilities, identification of flood zones, and other site related issues. In addition, he has built strong community relationships with developers, real estate professionals, and civic leaders to better inform his clients during the site selection process. Tommy has represented several national tenants including Kellogg, Brown & Root, National Trench Safety, as well as numerous regional and local companies.
One of Tommy’s greatest assets is his ability to fairly and aggressively negotiate on behalf of his clients. He has a thorough knowledge of the market and a unique ability to solve client problems with honesty and creativity.
Prior to joining Stirling, Tommy served as Senior Advisor with SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre commercial real estate firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Before his work in real estate brokerage, Tommy was involved in a family business of truck stops and convenience stores with 15 locations in the Baton Rouge MSA. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in retail business and customer service.
Ryan Pécot
About Ryan
Ryan spent his college time quickly moving through the ranks of the Outback Steakhouse system and ultimately decided on a career outside of the restaurant world – yet never completely let go of those restaurant roots. He graduated in 2000 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law.
In his role(s) at Stirling since 2001, Ryan has successfully represented and negotiated against the most prominent national retail tenants. Primarily focused on the retail sector, he has represented national retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Raising Canes, Texas Roadhouse, Panera Bread, Planet Fitness, Freddy’s Steakburger, Walk On’s, World of Beer, Cavender’s, Quizno’s, and Verizon Wireless. Through his landlord representation, he has completed effective transactions that include Costco, Walmart, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, HomeGoods, ULTA Beauty, PetSmart, Petco, Dollar Tree, Off-Broadway Shoes, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, Popeye’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chuy’s, BJ’s Brewhouse, Books-a-Million, Smoothie King, Chipotle, AT&T, Carter’s, Five Guys, Sketchers, and LA Fitness. In addition to brokerage work, he has worn a ‘developer’s cap’ on numerous projects for Stirling’s owned assets, as well as concepts for his personal interests and investment strategies.
In 2017, Ryan, alongside his wife, Traci, developed the Paws & Paw Paw’s boarding/daycare/grooming facility as a full-time job entrepreneurship opportunity for her. The mature business is recognized as a best-in-class company in the Acadiana area.
Coming full circle back to those restaurant roots, Ryan set out to develop and bring a unique concept to the Lafayette market, introducing Tchoup’s MIDCITY Restaurant + Bar. A smoked meat, steak, & seafood menu, with an elevated bar scene and a great outdoor space have been molded into a 75ish-year-old home. The redevelopment of the residential structure commenced in January 2020, and the restaurant opened six months later in June. Having navigated the pandemic headwinds of 2020 and successfully operating for nearly 5-years, the restaurant closed at the end of 2025 allowing Ryan to focus on new opportunities.
Another passion project to make Lafayette a better place to live was the development of Adopted Dog Brewing, a 7bbl brewhouse which opened in February 2023 and is the only brewery operating within the city limits of Lafayette. At just over 7,000sq.ft., the brewery typically has 18-beers on tap, boasts a full pub-food menu, offers a family-friendly environment, a private event space, and features live music on weekend evenings.
He also serves on OneAcadiana’s Board of Directors and is the co-chair of the Urban Revitalization Committee. In addition, he served in an advisory role within the City of Lafayette’s Development & Planning Division’s Unified Development Code’s creation and refinement, as well as sits on the University of Louisiana’s Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation’s Board of Director’s Executive Committee as the Vice Chairman.
Carly Plotkin
About Carly
Carly Plotkin joined Stirling in 2016 and serves as an Advisor on the firm’s commercial real estate team. She brings extensive industry experience, specializing in tenant and landlord representation, with a strong focus on retail and hospitality assets. Carly has represented national, regional, and local clients, delivering strategic marketing and leasing solutions across a diverse portfolio.
Prior to joining Stirling, Carly was with The Howard Hughes Corporation, where she helped lead local marketing and development initiatives for the transformation of Riverwalk Marketplace into Riverwalk Outlets —recognized as the nation’s first downtown outlet center in New Orleans.
In 2017, Carly was honored with the “Rising Star Award” at the NOMAR-CID Annual Achievement Awards, recognizing her early impact and leadership in the industry. She has also been recognized by NOMAR-CID with several Retail & Land Leases of the Year and Production Achievement Level awards throughout the years. Carly is also an active member of the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the New Orleans Jewish Community Center.
Carly earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Communications from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.
