Foster Murphy
About Foster
Foster Murphy is an Advisor with Stirling, based in the firm’s Covington, Louisiana office. He specializes in the sale of retail, office, industrial, medical, and land assets across Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with a leasing focus on office, industrial, and medical properties.
Foster primarily represents landlords and owners, advising on strategies to maximize asset performance, increase value, and position properties competitively within the market. His experience spans leasing, sales, and new development—including medical office projects—allowing him to guide clients through the full lifecycle of an investment, from acquisition and positioning to stabilization and disposition.
With a strong understanding of regional market dynamics and a results-driven approach, Foster partners with property owners to optimize occupancy, structure favorable deal terms, and drive long-term returns.
He also brings a personal passion for architecture and experience in AutoCAD, giving him the ability to visualize opportunities and deliver creative, practical solutions tailored to each asset.
Notable Projects & Clients
Foster has worked with a range of institutional, public, and healthcare-related organizations throughout his career, including the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Assessors’ Association, Louisiana State University, Ochsner Health, Affordable Care, and Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge. His work includes leasing, advisory, and development involvement across office, medical, and institutional assets.
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.
Ryan Pécot
About Ryan
Ryan spent his college time quickly moving through the ranks of the Outback Steakhouse system and ultimately decided on a career outside of the restaurant world – yet never completely let go of those restaurant roots. He graduated in 2000 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law.
In his role(s) at Stirling since 2001, Ryan has successfully represented and negotiated against the most prominent national retail tenants. Primarily focused on the retail sector, he has represented national retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Raising Canes, Texas Roadhouse, Panera Bread, Planet Fitness, Freddy’s Steakburger, Walk On’s, World of Beer, Cavender’s, Quizno’s, and Verizon Wireless. Through his landlord representation, he has completed effective transactions that include Costco, Walmart, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, HomeGoods, ULTA Beauty, PetSmart, Petco, Dollar Tree, Off-Broadway Shoes, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, Popeye’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chuy’s, BJ’s Brewhouse, Books-a-Million, Smoothie King, Chipotle, AT&T, Carter’s, Five Guys, Sketchers, and LA Fitness. In addition to brokerage work, he has worn a ‘developer’s cap’ on numerous projects for Stirling’s owned assets, as well as concepts for his personal interests and investment strategies.
In 2017, Ryan, alongside his wife, Traci, developed the Paws & Paw Paw’s boarding/daycare/grooming facility as a full-time job entrepreneurship opportunity for her. The mature business is recognized as a best-in-class company in the Acadiana area.
Coming full circle back to those restaurant roots, Ryan set out to develop and bring a unique concept to the Lafayette market, introducing Tchoup’s MIDCITY Restaurant + Bar. A smoked meat, steak, & seafood menu, with an elevated bar scene and a great outdoor space have been molded into a 75ish-year-old home. The redevelopment of the residential structure commenced in January 2020, and the restaurant opened six months later in June. Having navigated the pandemic headwinds of 2020 and successfully operating for nearly 5-years, the restaurant closed at the end of 2025 allowing Ryan to focus on new opportunities.
Another passion project to make Lafayette a better place to live was the development of Adopted Dog Brewing, a 7bbl brewhouse which opened in February 2023 and is the only brewery operating within the city limits of Lafayette. At just over 7,000sq.ft., the brewery typically has 18-beers on tap, boasts a full pub-food menu, offers a family-friendly environment, a private event space, and features live music on weekend evenings.
He also serves on OneAcadiana’s Board of Directors and is the co-chair of the Urban Revitalization Committee. In addition, he served in an advisory role within the City of Lafayette’s Development & Planning Division’s Unified Development Code’s creation and refinement, as well as sits on the University of Louisiana’s Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation’s Board of Director’s Executive Committee as the Vice Chairman.
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
Lauren Ryan
About Lauren
Lauren Ryan joined the Stirling team in 2014, specializing in tenant and landlord representation for leasing and sales transactions in the retail market throughout Louisiana.
Previously, Mrs. Ryan worked at Horizon Bank in Austin, TX, as Assistant Vice President of Development and Marketing. She was a member of the Real Estate Council of Austin, where she served on multiple committees and was selected to participate in the Leadership Development Class.
Lauren is a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR); the Commercial Investment Division of NOMAR (CID), where she joined the Board of Directors in 2025, serves as the 2026 Secretary Treasurer, and volunteers on thePrograms Committee and Budget Committee; International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and the Retail Brokers Network (RBN). In 2016, she received her first NOMAR/CID Achievement Award for transactions totaling over $2.5 million.
An active community member, Lauren sits on the Board for Ascension DePaul Foundation New Orleans, previously Daughters of Charity Foundation, where she volunteers on their Keeping Our Promises Gala committee for the annual fundraiser. Lauren also participated in the Young Leadership Council and was a committee member for the Dress for Success annual fundraiser, the Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) annual fundraiser in addition to volunteering with the STAIR afterschool program. She was also selected to be part of the Economic Development Ambassadorship Program through the New Orleans Business Alliance.
Mrs. Ryan is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Communications.
