Carly Plotkin
About Carly
Carly Plotkin joined Stirling in 2016 and serves as an Advisor on the firm’s commercial real estate team. She brings extensive industry experience, specializing in tenant and landlord representation, with a strong focus on retail and hospitality assets. Carly has represented national, regional, and local clients, delivering strategic marketing and leasing solutions across a diverse portfolio.
Prior to joining Stirling, Carly was with The Howard Hughes Corporation, where she helped lead local marketing and development initiatives for the transformation of Riverwalk Marketplace into Riverwalk Outlets —recognized as the nation’s first downtown outlet center in New Orleans.
In 2017, Carly was honored with the “Rising Star Award” at the NOMAR-CID Annual Achievement Awards, recognizing her early impact and leadership in the industry. She has also been recognized by NOMAR-CID with several Retail & Land Leases of the Year and Production Achievement Level awards throughout the years. Carly is also an active member of the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the New Orleans Jewish Community Center.
Carly earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Communications from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.
Alec Purser
About Alec
Alec launched his commercial real estate career in 2021 upon returning to Pensacola, Florida, quickly establishing himself in the retail sector. He specializes in retail properties while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the full transaction lifecycle, including lead generation, market analysis, valuation, and complex contract negotiation. In a short time, Alec has successfully executed numerous deals, consistently delivering results through disciplined strategy and strong market insight.
With deep roots in Pensacola, Alec leverages firsthand knowledge of the local market to identify opportunities others miss. His ability to operate at both the local and national level positions his clients to move decisively in competitive environments and capitalize on emerging trends.
Alec has built his business on accountability, transparency, and performance. He approaches every client relationship with a results-first mindset, combining clear communication with relentless execution. His track record of exceeding expectations has earned him the trust of active tenants, buyers, sellers, and landlords who rely on him to deliver in high-stakes transactions.
Alec lives in Pensacola, Florida with his wife and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the golf course, cooking on the grill, and being actively involved in raising his family.
Business Affiliations
- Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
- ICSC Member
- CCIM Florida Panhandle District Board Member since 2022
- CCIM Candidate
Chad Rigby
About Chad
As the Managing Director of Multifamily Sales in Stirling’s Investment Advisors Division, Chad Rigby leads a team that oversees all facets of multifamily investment sales and marketing, including transaction management, market analysis, valuation, underwriting, and client development in Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Mr. Rigby began his career as a transaction manager at ARA Newmark, where he gained expertise in deal underwriting, market analysis, and business development. He then joined Stream Realty to launch a multifamily investment sales platform for major market brokerage firms before founding Rigby Advisors, a multifamily consulting firm. Over the course of his career, Mr. Rigby has had the privilege of transacting more than $1 billion in real estate sales and selling over 14,000 units, working tirelessly to help his clients achieve their investment goals.
In addition to his industry experience, Mr. Rigby holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University, a real estate associate broker license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, and the highly-regarded Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
Saban Sellers
About Saban
Saban Sellers is a member of Stirling’s Investments Division, serving as an Investment Advisor for Multifamily sales. While serving as an Investment Advisor, Saban is extensively involved in all facets of the multifamily investment advisory process, including underwriting, market analysis, and transaction management. His diverse skill set and specialization of both acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets are key to successful brokerage transactions for their clients. To date, Saban has been involved in over $540 million in transaction volume totaling over 5,700 units.
Prior to Multifamily Investment Advising, Mr. Sellers focused on retail sales and leasing in both tenant and landlord representation throughout Louisiana.
Mr. Sellers is a graduate of Louisiana State University’s E.J. Ourso College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and is a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).
Asha Sthanki
Investment Advisor - Hospitality
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About Asha
Asha Sthanki is a Baton Rouge–based commercial real estate agent specializing in hospitality and investment properties. As part of the hotel brokerage team at Stirling Properties, she works with owners and investors across the Gulf South on acquisitions and dispositions.
With a background in residential and commercial real estate, as well as experience in property management, Asha understands both the transactional and operational sides of real estate. She evaluates hotels as operating businesses — focusing on performance, efficiency, and long-term value.
Known for her patience, strong work ethic, and straightforward approach, Asha builds lasting relationships rooted in trust and clear communication. Her goal is simple: help owners maximize value and help investors move forward with confidence
Manish Sthanki
Managing Director - Hospitality
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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.
