Member Directory

Steven P. Hebert has been in Real Estate and Construction all of his life. He is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer of Billeaud Companies, a 100 year old real estate investment and land development company. Transitioning from a purely agriculture legacy, Billeaud Companies has amassed an impressive real estate and investment portfolio along with ownership of vast tracts of raw land, still to be developed. Steven is entrusted with growth of the company's investments on behalf of Billeaud Company Shareholders.

Investing into our communities is important to us, and we understand the intricacies of planning, zoning, and permitting. We are available to work on your behalf to be on the front-line of opportunities and to streamline the processing challenges.

Broker and Realtor member Mike Heck brings over 20 year specialty in commercial/industrial properties, property management and land development. Mike has created a distinct niche in brokering franchise deals within our tri-parish area and has built a strong reputation in bringing new opportunities to the region. Mike brings a competitive edge needed to make the most of your investment.

Gerard E. Henry, SIOR

Vice President and Principal, Max J. Derbes, Inc.

Gerard began his real estate career in 1990 shortly after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Economics. Since that time, he has transacted over 1,000 sales and leases in the office and industrial market valued in excess of $500,000,000 and has been recipient of dozens of top awards from the Commercial Investment Division of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR), including Top Industrial Lease (2021), Top Industrial Lease (2019), Real Estate Deal of the Year (2018), Top Industrial Broker of the Year (2018), Top Industrial Sale (2018), Office Lease of the Year (2018) and Largest Transaction Award (2017).

A partial list of his client representation include: Huntington Ingalls, Hancock Whitney Bank, Federal Express, Procter and Gamble, Alcoa, Crescent Crown Distribution, Petroleum Helicopters, Owens and Minor, Humana Healthcare, Americare, Bank of New Orleans, LaFarge Industries, Johnson Controls, The Folger Coffee Company, Sazerac Company, Trane Industries, W. P. Carey and Co., The Besthoff Family Interests and Marrero Land and Improvement, Ltd.

In addition to client representation, he frequently offers consulting services to local and national lending institutions, attorneys, developers and property owners throughout the state. Gerard is an active member of the Society of Office and Industrial Realtors (SIOR) and a past board member of the Commercial Investment Division of NOMAR. He holds Louisiana and Mississippi Real Estate Broker's licenses as well as a Louisiana Auctioneers license. He currently is the Vice President of Max J. Derbes, Inc. and a principal of the firm.

Hank Henry is an Associate for the Brokerage division at JRE, where he supports buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across all commercial asset types. A Baton Rouge native, Hank brings lifelong local knowledge and a deep understanding of Louisiana’s commercial real estate landscape. 

He began his career as a summer intern at JRE before transitioning into a full-time role. Today, Hank leverages hands-on experience, market insight and a strong network to guide clients through every stage of the transaction. He is known for his thoughtful approach, responsiveness and commitment to long-term client success. 

Hank holds a degree from Louisiana State University and remains actively involved in the Baton Rouge community. Outside the office, he enjoys LSU sports, playing golf and building relationships across the region.

KEITH G. HENRY, SIOR

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, B.A. 1984

De La Salle High School

PROFESSIONAL COURSE WORK

Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) Courses 1 & 2

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Course CI-100

INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Industrial and Office Realtors - SIOR Designation (Active Industrial)

National Association of Realtors (NAR) - Member

Louisiana Realtors Association (LRA) - Member

Jefferson Board of Realtors, Million Dollar Club - Silver 1989/Gold 1990/Super 1991 & 1992

Metropolitan Association of Realtors - Member

Commercial Investment Division - Member

AWARDS

CID Outstanding Achievement Award - 1993

Top Industrial Producer Award - 1995

Top Industrial Sale Award - 1996

Top Industrial Sale - 2000 AND 2006

Top Industrial Lease - 2001 Outstanding Achievement Award 1993-2021