GBRAR Names Scott Macdonald as CID President
The Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (GBRAR) has named Scott Macdonald, Stirling Properties’ Senior Sales & Leasing Executive, as 2018 President of its Commercial Investment Division (CID). Scott will hold the position for a one-year term.
The GBRAR CID is the oldest local commercial real estate organization in Louisiana. The CID exists to unite those involved in the commercial and investment real estate business; to foster knowledge, education, integrity, professionalism and quality workmanship in this field of real estate; and to encourage the exchange of specialized information among the members.
As president, Macdonald will be responsible for providing leadership, fiduciary oversight, and strategic planning for the CID. He will act as a representative in the community, speak on behalf of, and advocate for the organization, as well as work to create opportunities for CID leaders to be connected to their work and committed to the organizations’ mission, values, and goals.
Macdonald’s priority focus for 2018 is to increase the CID membership through offering informative educational courses geared to the commercial real estate sector. Macdonald commented, “We currently have over 200 real estate professionals involved, but I would like to see that number increase this year by focusing on events for members that incorporate a mixture of continuing education with social events.”
“It’s an honor to have been elected as president of the CID this year. One thing I have learned is that leadership is a relationship. When you have a good relationship with others, you work more effectively—you share a common goal and a consistent purpose,” said Macdonald. “I hope to build upon the relationships I have developed to advance the interests of our members and our industry as a whole.”
Macdonald is a member of Stirling Properties’ Commercial Brokerage Division for the Baton Rouge office. His focus is on office and industrial leasing and sales. He has more than 18 years of commercial real estate experience and a background that includes the negotiation and successful closing of over $550 million in leasing/sale transactions. Macdonald is an active member of GBRAR and previously served on the Board of Directors as CID President-Elect in 2017.
The Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® serves more than 2,200 REALTOR® and Affiliate members. GBRAR is affiliated with the Louisiana Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, and works to provide its members with the tools they need to remain successful. GBRAR serves East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Iberville, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Ascension, Point Coupee, and St. Helena Parishes.
Scott Macdonald can be reached at smacdonald@stirlingprop.com or (225) 201-0142.
Stirling Properties Celebrates Team Members at Annual Stirling Honors Event
On Friday, March 15, Stirling Properties recognized employees and commercial agents at the company’s annual Stirling Honors meeting and recognition luncheon at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Along with the introduction of Stirling’s newly-formed Stewardship Committee, the 610 Stompers performed and Brett Patron, Executive Director of the 610 Stompers, discussed their journey as an entertainment group to a 501 (c) (3) charity. Stirling Properties’ Commercial Brokerage Division presented the award for Top Commercial Agent and Most Transactions to Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing and Development Executive in the New Orleans office. Scott Macdonald, Sales and Leasing Executive in the Baton Rouge office, received the award for Most Improved, for having the highest production level improvement over the previous year. Other award recipients received recognition for production levels based on individual 2012 production achievements. Also recognized were:
- Ruby Award 2012:
Rhonda Sharkawy – New Orleans Office
- Emerald Award 2012:
Gaines Seaman – Metairie Office
Scott Macdonald – Baton Rouge Office
- Diamond Award 2012:
Ryan Lang – New Orleans Office
Joe Kramer – Covington Office
- Platinum Award 2012:
Ryan Pecot – Lafayette Office
Will Barrois – Covington Office
- Gold Award 2012:
Charles Cornay – Lafayette Office
Beezie Landry – Covington Office
Lee de la Houssaye – Covington Office
- Silver Award 2012:
Anne Dixon – Shreveport Office
Rick Skelding – New Orleans Office
- Bronze Award 2012:
Dottie Tarleton – Baton Rouge Office
Joe Gardner – New Orleans Office
John Arthurs – New Orleans Office
Mike Immel – Lafayette Office
Roger Bajon – Covington Office
Beth Cristina – New Orleans Office
Stirling Properties also recognized employees and agents who achieved special anniversaries with the company. Awards were given to 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year milestones.
- 30 Years: Grady Brame, Executive Vice President – Covington Office
- 25 Years: Ben Hocke, Senior Project Manager – New Orleans Office
- 20 Years: Henry Holmes, Joseph Lee and Harold Staub, Engineers – New Orleans Office
For more information on how to donate to or request an appearance from the 610 Stompers, visit www.610Stompers.com.
Stirling Properties Leases Space to Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. at United Plaza XII
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana —- (December 12, 2011) Stirling Properties, the exclusive management and leasing firm for multiple office buildings in the United Plaza Office Park in Baton Rouge, LA, recently completed the lease of 39,077 square feet of office space at United Plaza XII to Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. The space, located in suite 310, will be ready for the tenant to occupy in spring 2012. (more…)