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.
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.
Andrew Dickman
About Andrew
Andrew Dickman is a Senior Advisor with Stirling Properties, based in the firm’s Daphne, Alabama office. Since launching his commercial real estate career in 2008, Andrew has developed extensive experience across multiple sectors of the industry and has worked with Stirling Properties since 2015.
Andrew’s work focuses on raw land sales and development, retail site selection and acquisition, and the ground‑up development of commercial projects. He also provides strategic guidance in investment sales, landlord and tenant representation, and the disposition of retail and restaurant properties. His broad market knowledge and hands‑on approach allow him to deliver tailored solutions that support clients’ long‑term growth and investment goals.
He is an active member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and the Retail Brokers Network (RBN). Andrew graduated from Indiana State University.
Jim Dowling
About Jim
Jim Dowling, SIOR, is a Senior Advisor/Associate Broker with Stirling having over 35 years of extensive experience in brokerage, leasing, development, acquisition and disposition of all types of land and commercial, industrial and investment properties. His focus is on all types and sizes of urban, suburban and rural land and commercial and industrial buildings including retail, office, food service, medical, warehouse, distribution, service and manufacturing.
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 in Louisiana for over 35 years.
He is a member of ICSC, SIOR (Society of Office and Industrial Realtors), Greater Baton Rouge 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.
Joe Gardner
About Joe
Joe Gardner is a seasoned commercial real estate broker with a career spanning over a decade, marked by significant achievements and contributions to the industry. He embarked on his journey in 2008 at Stirling, where he honed his skills and established a solid foundation in the dynamic world of commercial real estate. Specializing in retail properties, Joe has become a prominent figure in the field, known for his expertise in landlord representation, particularly in shopping center leasing and development.
With a keen eye for market trends and a deep understanding of client needs, Joe has successfully navigated both local and nationwide tenant representation, earning a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate for his clients. His dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering results have consistently positioned him as a top performer in the industry.
Joe’s educational background is as impressive as his professional accomplishments. He graduated from Southeast Louisiana University in 2007, laying the groundwork for his future success. In 2015, he further solidified his expertise by obtaining the prestigious CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, a testament to his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Joe Gardner has a proud and honorable military background. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Enterprise, where he demonstrated unwavering dedication and courage. His service was recognized with the prestigious National Defense Medal, highlighting his selfless commitment to his country and his fellow servicemen.
