Manish Sthanki
Managing Director - Hospitality Sales
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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.
Adrian Toranto
Investment Advisor – Hospitality Investment Sales
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About Adrian
Adrian Toranto serves as an Investment Advisor with Stirling’s Hospitality team, working out of the New Orleans office. While serving as an Investment Advisor, Adrian is extensively involved in all general brokerage activities, including underwriting, market analysis, and transaction management.
Prior to joining Stirling, Adrian practiced law at firms in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, focusing primarily on small business representation, real estate transactions and personal injury cases. Adrian’s favorite aspect of practicing law was the opportunity to build relationships with his clients. He is excited to bring his extensive network to the real estate industry while continuing to build new relationships.
After growing up in Baton Rouge, Adrian graduated from University of Louisiana-Lafayette’s B.I. Moody III College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 2018. He then graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center in 2021. In his free time, Adrian enjoys coaching, staying active outdoors and spending time with his friends and family.
