Shawn Maxey
About Shawn
Shawn began working in commercial real estate in 2016, when he moved to Pensacola, Florida. Shawn initially worked in leasing, property management, and development for a national multifamily property management and development company. Today, he works with national, local, and regional clients in sales and leasing commercial retail properties.
Over the course of his career, Shawn has developed the knowledge and skills needed to assist his clients in their respected real estate goals. He prides himself on cultivating relationships within the industry and leads every conversation with a focus on trust and transparency. Shawn has also developed an indisputable credibility by exceeding the expectations of service while working with some of the industry’s most active tenants, buyers, sellers, and landlords. All of this and more he brings to the table as one of Stirling’s Senior Advisors.
Business Affiliations
- Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
- ICSC Member
- Pensacola Young Professional Member
- Tallahassee Young Professional Member
- Former Keep Pensacola Beautiful Board Member
- Rookie of the Year award in 2017, Beck Partners
- CCIM Candidate
Karen McElroy, CCIM
About Karen
Karen McElroy, CCIM began her real estate career in 2003, specializing in the buying, selling, and leasing of commercial property. Based in Shreveport, her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Shreveport/Bossier City and surrounding areas on the I-20 corridor. She offers a full range of leasing and brokerage services, including tenant and buyer representation, property listings, site selection, and consulting. She has worked with many local, regional, and national clients with the site selection process and/or in acquisitions and dispositions.
Karen is an active member of ICSC (Innovative Commerce Serving Communities), CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), and is a member of the Retail Broker’s Network (RBN). She was a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Young Professionals sponsored by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program and the Dale Carnegie Program. She is past chairman of the Northwest Louisiana Real Estate Trends Conference and a past member of the Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB) Board of Directors.
Mrs. McElroy is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is married with five children and is actively involved in numerous school, church, and community nonprofit and service organizations.
Thomas McVoy
About Thomas
Thomas McVoy is an accomplished real estate professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Beginning his career in 2015, Thomas spent his first three years specializing in residential property sales, where he developed a strong foundation in client relations and negotiation. Driven by a passion for growth and inspired by the mentorship of successful brokers, Thomas made a strategic transition to commercial real estate sales and leasing. His commitment to expanding his expertise led him to focus on the dynamic Northwest Florida market, where he operates out of Stirling’s Pensacola office. He specializes in industrial and office property sales and leasing transactions, consistently delivering value to clients through his market knowledge and dedication. Thomas is recognized for his leadership and engagement within the real estate community. His involvement in professional organizations, combined with his practical experience in both residential and commercial markets, has positioned him as a respected advisor and advocate for industry’s best practices. Thomas’s professional approach, commitment to excellence, and contribution to community leadership underscore his reputation as a trusted resource for clients and colleagues alike.
- COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, CERTIFICATIONS, + AWARDS
- CoStar Power Broker Award, Top Industrial Leasing Broker, Pensacola,
- NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties) in Northwest Florida, Board Member
- A licensed Real Estate Sales Associate in Florida
- Member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
- Member of the Pensacola Associate of REALTORS (PAR)
- Member Associate, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS
- Designee for Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- SELECTED TRANSACTIONS
- Trident Home Loans – Office Headquarters – 22,000 SF
- Honeycomb Company of America – Industrial – 38,000 SF
- All South Subcontractors – Industrial – 14,000 SF
- Interstate Office Plaza-10,000 SF Lease- Office Space
- ABC Supply Build to Suit – Industrial – 35,000 SF
- HCA – Office – Leasing and Sales in NWFL
- FAMILY & HOBBIES
Thomas is dedicated to his family, enjoying quality time with his wife and two children. Outside of his professional and family commitments, he is passionate about outdoor activities, particularly hunting and golfing. Thomas values the opportunities and experiences the outdoors provide. He is guided by the principle, “Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value,” attributed to Albert Einstein.
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.
