Daniel Cook
About Daniel
Daniel Cook is an Advisor with Stirling, based in the firm’s Covington, Louisiana office. Born and raised in the Mandeville–Covington area, Daniel has built a strong foundation in commercial real estate with experience spanning retail, industrial, land, and investment transactions throughout Southeast Louisiana.
Now three years into his commercial real estate career, Daniel has successfully represented clients in a wide range of lease and sale transactions, including retail leasing, industrial properties, land sales, land leases, and development opportunities. While he maintains a broad understanding of the commercial real estate market, his primary focus is centered on industrial properties and land transactions, particularly agricultural, recreational, and rural land assets.
A graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, Daniel brings a unique hands-on perspective to the industry through his background in both oilfield operations and agriculture. His firsthand experience working in industrial environments and on various farming operations provides practical insight that benefits clients navigating complex land and industrial transactions.
In addition to his brokerage work, Daniel serves on the CID Education Committee and the CID New Orleans Forecast Planning Committee, further strengthening his involvement within the commercial real estate community and keeping him actively engaged in industry trends and market development.
Daniel’s combination of real-world operational experience, market knowledge, and relationship-driven approach allows him to provide strategic guidance tailored to each client’s goals while delivering practical solutions across a wide range of commercial real estate needs.
Charles Cornay
About Charles
Charles Cornay serves as a Senior Advisor for Stirling’s commercial real estate team, working from the Lafayette, LA, office since 1996. His experience makes him an expert in his field. His experience includes the recent sale of 2 industrial distribution centers with a combined square footage of 200,000 sq.ft. He is accomplished in Seller and Buyer representation, primarily focused on industrial, office and land segments in the market. He has successfully negotiated over 1,000 sales and leasing transactions, working with a diverse client base, including grocery stores, apartment complexes, restaurants, retailers, and land developers/users.
Mr. Cornay’s abilities include market strategies, site selection, site analysis, assistance in due diligence, and monitoring deals with potential customers.
Charles has been an advisor with Stirling since 1996 or 28 years. He is a member of Stirling Industrial Advisors, One Acadiana, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Lafayette, National Association of Realtors, and the Realtor Association of Acadiana.
Beth Cristina
About Beth
Beth Cristina serves as Senior Advisor / Broker Associate with Stirling’s commercial real estate team, working from the company’s New Orleans, Louisiana, office. Specializing in both landlord and tenant representation, she has been a commercial real estate leader in New Orleans and across the southeast region for more than 44 years.
Beth has extensive experience in commercial real estate leasing, sales, development, and investments. Her knowledge and expertise range from vacant land to single-tenant and high-rise office buildings. Her qualifications include office and retail market analysis, tenant/landlord and purchaser/seller representation, marketing, sales and leasing strategies, and consulting services.
Accreditation
Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) of the REALTORS® Land Institute
Business Affiliations
Louisiana REALTORS® – (LR)
- 2022 Director
- 2020 Director
- 2017 Director at Large
- 2016 Immediate Past President
- 2015 President
- 2013 Secretary-Treasurer
- 2012 Vice-Chair of Strategic Planning Committee
- 2011 Division Chair for LR Commercial
- 2010 Chair for LR Commercial Committee
- 2010 Vice President Region 4
New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (NOMAR)
- 2005 President
Commercial Investment Division of New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (CID of NOMAR)
- 2008 President
- 2000 President
Member of Gulf South Real Estate Information Network, Inc. (GSREIN MLS) – 2017 & 2023
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
- 2024 Vice-Chair Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum
- 2022 Chair Commercial Research Advisory Board
- 2020 Director
- 2019 Vice President (Region 10)
- 2018 Chair, Commercial Committee
- 2017 Vice-Chair Commercial Committee
- 2016 Commercial Committee
- 2016 State and Local Issues Policy Committee
- 2014 Commercial Legislative & Regulatory Advisory Board
- 2012 Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) for Commercial
Recognitions
- 2019 Excellence in Construction & Real Estate (New Orleans CityBusiness)
- 2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement in CRE (NAR)
- 2010 Louisiana REALTOR® of the Year (LR)
- 2009 REALTOR® of the Year (NOMAR)
- 2009 Service to the Industry Award (CID of NOMAR)
- 2007 Top Special Purpose Sale (CID of NOMAR)
- 2005 Women of the Year (New Orleans City Business)
- 2005 Top Overall Office Produce (CID of NOMAR)
Lee M. de la Houssaye
About Lee
Lee de la Houssaye joined Stirling in 1997, where she serves as a Senior Advisor on the commercial advisory team, working from the Covington, Louisiana, office. She has been a commercial real estate leader in the greater New Orleans areas for over 40 years, specializing in landlord and tenant representation in office sales and leasing. She is also highly experienced in commercial site selection and acquisitions.
Ms. de la Houssaye has provided her expertise to an impressive list of landlords, tenants, and investors over the years, resulting in thousands of lease transactions and sales. Some of the corporate entities she has worked with include Ampirical Solutions, AT&T, Cantium, Chevron, DaimlerChrysler Motors, Fleetcor, General Services Administration (G.S.A.), Hornbeck Offshore Operations, LLOG Exploration, Merrill Lynch, MetLife, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, PoolCorp, and Southern Farm Bureau, to name a few.
Ms. de la Houssaye has received many distinguished Sales Awards from Stirling, the Northshore Area Board of Realtors, the Commercial Investment Division (C.I.D.), and the St. Tammany Association of Realtors. She is a graduate of St Mary’s Dominican College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis on Management.
Alexis Davis
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About Alexis
Alexis Davis serves as an Advisor with Stirling’s Baton Rouge team, where she assists clients with a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. While working alongside experienced advisors, Alexis has gained valuable exposure to a variety of property types and transaction structures while developing a client-focused approach built on organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
A Louisiana-licensed real estate professional, Alexis earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Arkansas. During her time at the University of Arkansas, Alexis was an active member of Delta Delta Delta, where she served on the Philanthropy Council supporting the organization’s partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also served on the Moral Council, providing guidance and support to her fellow members during the recruitment process. Through these leadership experiences, Alexis developed strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills that continue to serve her today.
Alexis enjoys the relationship-driven nature of commercial real estate and values the opportunity to connect with people from all backgrounds. She approaches each transaction with professionalism, clear communication, and an organized, efficient process.
John DeArmond
About John
John DeArmond serves as an Advisor with Stirling commercial real estate team, working from the company’s Baton Rouge office.
Before joining Stirling, John established two car wash locations in Gonzales and Prairieville. After five years in business, he helped facilitate the sale of both locations. His experience prior to that was in automotive sales.
A native of Gonzales, LA, John graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
He, his wife, and two daughters reside in Geismar, LA, where he is a graduate of the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program: Leadership Ascension. This program is designed to develop responsible and informed community leaders.
