Matthew Shirley

2026 marks Matthew's 16th year in the Baton Rouge commercial real estate market. He has been an Associate Broker at the firm since 2022 and was the company-wide top producer in 2025.

Matthew combines a resilient work ethic with a strong drive to deliver results for his clients. His extensive experience and dedicated approach have contributed significantly to his substantial achievements in both sales and lease volumes throughout his career.

Well-disciplined and capable of managing multiple assignments efficiently, Matthew excels in working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. He is known for providing insightful financial and market analysis while maintaining excellent customer service, which are the pillars of his successful client relationships.

Matthew's expertise extends to representing numerous private investors and excels in delicately managing complex situations such as partnership disputes and inherited property. He approaches his corporate clients with the same level of personalized dedication and commitment. His portfolio of successful partnerships includes esteemed organizations such as LA Blue, Ashley Furniture, Associated Grocers, The Brighton School, The GEO Foundation, IDEA Charter School, The Ascension Parish School Board, Synergy Bank, The Kolache Kitchen, French Truck Coffee, and Soji.

Matthew achieved his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2016. This prestigious designation is held by fewer than 10% of commercial practitioners nationwide. He currently serves as President of the Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (GBRAR), having previously served as a Board Member in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2025.

As a developer, Matthew has developed three buildings in Baton Rouge's Mid City district: the New Orleans-based French Truck Coffee at 2978 Government St, Soji at 5050 Government St, and Carbo Landscape Architects at 6633 Government St.

A lifelong Baton Rouge resident, Matthew earned his B.S. in International Trade & Finance from Louisiana State University in 2010. Joining Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate, LLC in 2011, he has learned from its founders, Hank Saurage and Edward Rotenberg, as well as the firm's experienced brokers. Matthew enjoys time with his wife, Claire, and their two children, Clark (7) and Campbell (5). He also enjoys leisure activities such as fishing Louisiana's coast and attending numerous LSU sporting events.

Contact: 225.907.5214 or matthew@sr-cre.com