Josh Stevenson
About Josh
A native of Youngsville, Louisiana, Josh graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. During his four years as a Division I college baseball player, he competed at LSU, Ohio State, and South Alabama, developing a competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and disciplined approach that continue to drive his professional success.
Now based in Stirling’s Lafayette office, Josh is eager to build his career in commercial real estate, focusing on brokerage and client relationships across the Louisiana market. His ability to perform under pressure, paired with his team-oriented mindset, makes him a valuable partner to both clients and colleagues.
Outside the office, Josh enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors—activities that reflect his appreciation for persistence, focus, and balance in both work and life.
Manish Sthanki
Managing Director - Hospitality
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About Manish
With over 25 years of experience in real estate, Manish Sthanki stands out as one of the select agents simultaneously possessing the highest hotel and real estate certifications in the industry, a CHA and CCIM. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Manish received his MBA from Louisiana State University and has been actively involved in numerous hotel developments since the early 2000s. Over the years, his tenacity and strong negotiation skills fostered robust working relationships with operators, vendors, and franchisers across the Gulf region.
Currently serving as the director of over 40 family-owned commercial properties throughout Southern Louisiana, Manish can utilize his owner/operator experience to maximize value to his clients. In addition to his solid educational foundation and years of industry knowledge, he achieved recognition as the 2017 Regional Newcomer of the Year with his previous National Brokerage firm. More recently, in 2023, Manish was Top 10 in regional sales volume and continues to surpass regional hotel price-per-room sales records consistently.
In summary, Manish serves as a valuable asset for investors in the hotel industry and is looking forward to hearing from you.
Joey Canella
About Joey
Joey Canella is a Senior Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team. He specializes in the Leasing and Sale / Acquisition of Garden Office Properties in the Baton Rouge MSA. He further specializes in Investment Sales / Acquisitions, Industrial Sales / Acquisitions and Industrial Leasing. Joey began commercial real estate brokerage in 2008 and has brokered over 300 commercial real estate transactions in his career.
Prior to joining Stirling, Joey served as a Senior Advisor with SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre commercial real estate firm in Baton Rouge. He was awarded the Top Producer for the company in 2015. He has also previously served on the Office Market Committee of the Baton Rouge TRENDS in Real Estate Conference in 2013 & 2014.
Joey was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. He is a 2002 graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Finance, and a 2005 graduate of The Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University holding a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.). He is a licensed attorney with the Louisiana State Bar Association and practiced as a real estate attorney from 2006 to 2008, where he handled residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Tom Tanner
About Tom
Tom Tanner joined Stirling’s Commercial Brokerage Division in May of 2019. He began his career in real estate in 1976 building and selling houses in the New Orleans area. After selling several hundred homes, he moved into commercial and industrial development where he worked for a national developer of private golf course communities, office and retail centers, and industrial parks.
In the early 90s, he headed up the efforts of a large regional bank to manage and dispose of its over $750 million portfolio of real estate owned. In five years, he disposed of over 2500 properties of every size and type, gaining a keen practical insight for all types of real estate. Tom then started a small commercial brokerage and residential development firm in Baton Rouge. In 2004, he was part of a group that purchased Louisiana Downs racetrack in Bossier City and then sold the property to Harrahs Entertainment. For the last several years Tom owned and operated a private dining club in downtown Baton Rouge on top of the Chase Tower.
Prior to joining Stirling, Tom worked as a Senior Advisor with SVN – Graham, Langlois & Legendre commercial real estate firm.
Lynda Terreson
About Lynda
As a member of the Stirling Properties Daphne office, Lynda focuses on both Landlord and Tenant representation, working with national, regional, and local retail and office clients.
She manages the sale and leasing transactions of freestanding and in-line assets, as well as building client relationships and fostering business growth for the Gulf South region.
Prior to joining Stirling, Lynda worked at JLL facilitating Tenant Representation and managed the Agency/Landlord portfolio of 50+ properties in the Gulf South states of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Prior to being licensed in Commercial Real Estate, Lynda spent her career working in Corporate Restaurant Marketing with emerging award-winning brands in the Fast Casual space, as well as some of the largest QSR brands in the industry.
Lynda graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Public Relations.
She is licensed in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, and also a member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers).Outside of work, Lynda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and enjoys boating the waterways of the Gulf Coast.
David Valletto
About David
David’s real estate career with Beck Partners began in 1989. Since that time, he has amassed an expansive knowledge base of the industry and gained extensive experience in all facets of leasing, sales, management and site selection. His experience in the construction business, prior to joining Beck Partners, has proven to be of tremendous benefit to both tenants and property owners in determining construction/renovation costs and design alternatives. Currently, David is a Senior Advisor with Stirling.
Whether local, regional or national, David’s clientele rely on his expertise and entrust their businesses to his knowledge and experience. Exceeding customers’ expectations is his primary business goal.
David has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama.
Business Affiliations:
- University of Alabama Football Letterman & A-Club Member
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida and Alabama
- Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Member
- Member of the N.W. Florida chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
- Member of both the Pensacola and National Associations of Realtors
