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Work History:

Beau Box Commercial Real Estate 2006 to 2013 Baton Rouge, LA

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. 2005 Dallas, TX

Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. 2002 to 2004 New York, NY

Latter and Blum Realtors, Inc. 2000 to 2001 New Orleans, LA

Originally from Los Angeles California, Hugo Murcia relocated to Louisiana with his family as a teen for a change of scenery from the city life. He graduated from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, double majoring in Chemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology while also minoring in Spanish. Upon graduating, Hugo began his career with local oil companies that manufacture finished lubricants that are sold and distributed worldwide. While there he performed as a Chemist but quickly moved on to the Sales team due to his bilingual, charismatic, and hardworking attributes.

After deciding to make the transition from the lubricants business to real estate, Hugo has since made serving the community his #1 goal in real estate. Whether it is buying or selling a residential or commercial property, Hugo goes above and beyond for all of his clients while displaying professionalism and a meticulous attention to detail that is unmatched. Using his vast knowledge of the business, Hugo always makes his client's real estate goals his primary objective while maneuvering through each transaction as if it was his very own.

Having lived over half his life in Shreveport Bossier, Hugo has now become a native to the area and it shows in his demeanor. He has developed a sense for the city's pulse so to speak that he is able to move throughout the area from every angle such as knowing the up-and-coming neighborhoods, the night scene, and the great school systems. Hugo specializes in not only closing deals, but creating lifelong relationships with his clients, which is why he has been able to gain their trust and confidence whenever they are in need of real estate advice. He prides himself in guiding clients both emotionally and logically throughout all transactions. Hugo strongly believes that his success is defined by his client's success and happiness not only at the end of the deal, but thereafter as well. ???????

W. Foster Murphy is an Advisor with Stirling's commercial real estate team, working from the company's Covington, Louisiana, office. Foster's primary focus areas are office, medical and retail sales, leasing, and new development projects. He also has extensive experience with tenant representation and in-depth market knowledge, allowing him to provide sound advice to his clients.

Foster is dedicated to providing clients with the best quality of service, adding value for investors in the market, and growing new connections into long-term customer relationships. He has a personal love for architecture and experience in AutoCAD, which allows him to visualize his clients' needs and wants for their properties.

Before joining Stirling, Foster was an integral member of the SVN | Graham, Langlois & Legendre commercial real estate team in Baton Rouge. Prior to that, he spent seven years working in property management for a single owner and then transitioned to a commercial real estate/property management firm in the Capital Region.

Foster has also had the privilege of representing numerous nonprofit organizations, including Volunteers of America, Veteran Affairs, ARC Baton Rouge, Special Olympics of LA, Greater Baton Rouge Industrial Alliance, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, and the Louisiana Assessor's Association, in fulfilling their real estate requirements with dedication and expertise.

When not immersed in the real estate market, Foster cherishes moments with his fiance, Meagan, alongside his family and friends. He enjoys golfing, reading, carpentry, hunting, and fishing, often accompanied by his loyal black lab, Goose.

Ryan Murphy joined Stirling's commercial real estate team in October of 2010 and serves as a Senior Advisor working from the company's Covington, Louisiana, office. He primarily specializes in the office market, representing both landlords and tenants, as well as in vacant land. He also works with sellers and buyers in investment properties. Mr. Murphy obtained his CCIM designation in March of 2021 and is an active member. He is also a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) Commercial Investment Division (CID).

Prior to joining Stirling, Ryan worked independently since 2002 in commercial real estate, developing and purchasing small office products. He continues to own and manage his own portfolio of office space.

Mr. Murphy served two 4-year terms of elected office as a councilman for the Town of Abita Springs from 2014 thru 2022 and served as the Mayor Pro Tem during his second term.

Mr. Murphy is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, earning a B.S. in Political Science and a B.A. in Economics. He also has earned an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans.