Daniel Cook
About Daniel
Daniel Cook is an Advisor with Stirling’s brokerage team, working from the Covington, Louisiana office.
Born and raised in the Mandeville – Covington area, Daniel is carving a niche in real estate with a primary focus on agriculture and industry. Armed with a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, Daniel’s solid educational foundation complements his extensive industrial expertise formed with his hands-on experience working in the oil field industry and his agriculture expertise formed while working on various farms. Daniel’s hands-on experience provides him with a unique edge in navigating industrial and agricultural spaces. Consequently, Daniel’s proficiency in these industries provides him with an invaluable resource to aid clients seeking agricultural, recreational, industrial, or investment properties.
As a proud and engaged New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) and Commercial Investment Division (CID) member, Daniel benefits from invaluable networking and career-enhancing opportunities. Daniel also volunteers his time serving on the CID Forecast committee which is a testament to his dedication and love for the New Orleans MSA and the local real estate community. His pride in belonging to NOMAR is rooted in the organization’s steadfast dedication to maintaining ethical standards and fostering professional excellence in the real estate industry. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and his continued efforts to hone his skills, Daniel welcomes challenges. He looks forward to guiding clients through land and industrial property transaction complexities. At the core of Daniel’s motivation lies his unwavering commitment to his family. As a proud father, his desire to provide a high-quality life for his loved ones fuels his relentless pursuit of excellence in the real estate industry. This familial dedication drives Daniel to go above and beyond for every client, understanding the importance of home and investment in building a brighter future.
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.
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.
Jim Dowling
About Jim
Jim Dowling, SIOR is a Senior Advisor / Associate Broker with Stirling, specializing in brokerage, leasing, and development of all land types, including commercial, industrial and investment properties throughout Louisiana. His focus is on retail, office, warehouse, and manufacturing properties, as well as urban land and farms, acreage, and timberland. Jim has extensive experience in site searches, evaluations and acquisitions, land assemblage, feasibility studies, property valuations, highest and best use determinations, rezoning, land development, build-to-suit, and real estate investment acquisitions.
Jim has been a licensed real estate broker since 1974. Prior to joining Stirling in 2016, he served as president of J. Wesley Dowling & Associates, Inc. Realtors and Coldwell Banker Dowling Beauvais & Associates, Inc. Realtors.
Jim is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR); past president of the LA/MS/AL/NWFL chapter of SIOR; graduate of the Louisiana Real Estate Institute (GRI); member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR); member of Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors; and member of Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB).
Jim attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
Juhmad M. Hollis
About Juhmad
Juhmad M. Hollis joined Stirling in 2022 and serves as an Advisor, Associate Broker with the company’s Commercial Brokerage Division. With over 17 years of real estate experience, he began his career at Sil-loH Properties, LLC., in Birmingham, Alabama, working alongside his father and sister. As a guide, advisor, and educator, Mr. Hollis developed a deep understanding of the industry, effectively communicating with clients, empowering them, and providing real-time solutions to challenges. In December 2012, he assumed the role of President/CEO at Sil-loH Properties, LLC., holding the position until October 2015 when he transitioned to BRIK Realty as their Qualifying Broker. In 2017, Mr. Hollis established Sil-loH Realty New Orleans after relocating to Louisiana.
Mr. Hollis served as the Past President of the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network and served as a Director on the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® and Louisiana REALTORS®. He has contributed to the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Birmingham Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, and presided as President of the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service.
A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Mr. Hollis has also mentored with Son of Saint in New Orleans and actively participated in the National Association of REALTORS®, serving on the Diversity Committee and Federal Finance and Housing Committee. He is an At-Large Member of NAIOP and is on his “Path to the Pin” to earn the coveted CCIM designation.
Mr. Hollis, a graduate of the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Birmingham Association of REALTORS®, and Louisiana REALTORS® Leadership Academies, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Morehouse College. He holds Louisiana and Alabama Real Estate Licenses.
Will Jenkins
About Will
Will Jenkins serves as an Advisor with Stirling’s commercial real estate team from the company’s Pensacola, FL office
Before joining Stirling, Will spent most of his career as an advertising executive developing growth strategies for Southwest Airlines, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, The United States Air Force, Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, Diageo, and John Deere. Most recently, he was the Vice President of Sales at Medusa Distribution in New Jersey.
Will is originally from Baton Rouge, LA. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
He currently resides in Orange Beach, AL with his family.
