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Jim Allen earned his bachelor's degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and his masters from Louisiana State University. He is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking (LSU) and the School of Bank Marketing (University of Colorado). In addition to his multiple degrees, he has taken numerous coursework in banking, marketing, accounting, and business law. As a complement to his sales experience, Jim also has 30 years experience in commercial real estate financing. He was director of economics and marketing planning for Gulf South Research Institute for 10 years.

Raymond S. Alley, SIOR has been in the commercial real estate business since 1983 and has represented clients in numerous markets across the southeast in both office and industrial real estate. Alley's primary emphasis in the Shreveport Bossier City market is industrial real estate sales and leasing. Alley was admitted to the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) in 1993 as an Active Industrial Member.

Alley and partner Ben W. Walker formed Walker Alley & Associates, LLC in 2003.

In September 2001 Alley was accepted as an expert in real estate matters in Caddo District Court and was published annually for over ten years in the SIOR Comparative Statistics Annual Report.

Alley has also testified before House and Senate sub-committees in the Louisiana Legislature and has lobbied the U.S. Congress on behalf of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on matters pertaining to real estate taxation.

Throughout his career, Raymond Alley has been actively involved in the Shreveport-Bossier community. Appointed by Mayors Keith Hightower and Cedric Glover, he served as a member of the Shreveport Airport Authority from 2000-2011 and was Chairman of the Authority twice. Other activities include the Eighth Air Force Commander's Consultation Committee, the Shreveport Bossier Military Affairs Council, and The Tarshar Society. Alley also serves as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve and has held billets in numerous Navy Expeditionary Combat Units in the continental United States, Europe, Southwest Asia and North Africa. Alley was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait in 2006 as part of the First Marine Expeditionary Force Forward (I MEF FWD) and the NINTH Naval Construction Regiment (9NCR).

"I'm very lucky to love

the work I do!" And he knows his work... Carlos is also a licensed builder with Alvarez Construction Company, Inc. located in Baton Rouge, LA and Broker/ Owner of RE/MAX Total. He is an LSU graduate in Business and has honed his skills for the past 30 years in residential and commercial construction.

I specialize in assisting business owners in finding the ideal space for their unique business and investment needs. Whether you are looking for your first office space or multi-family property, a growing business seeking a larger location, or a mature business strategically downsizing, I work hard to provide you with solutions tailored to your stage of business development and guide you through the process with expertise and a personalized touch.

My ultimate goal is to match you with a space that not only accommodates your immediate needs but also supports your long-term growth. I take the time to understand your business's unique requirements, growth projections, and budget constraints. By doing so, I can present you with a hand-picked list of properties that align with your vision and objectives. Your success is my priority, and I work tirelessly to ensure your complete satisfaction throughout this process.

Contact me today, and let's find your perfect commercial space!