Team Members.
Our team combines deep market knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver real estate solutions that work.
Meet the TeamOur Team
Lawrence Maestri
Principal Founder
Commercial Real Estate Development
George Murrell
Principle Founder
Commercial Real Estate Development
Benjamin Stalter, CCIM
Vice President & Partner
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Jonathan Walker, MBA, CCIM
Senior Commercial Sales and Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Denis Murrell
Director of Operations
Commercial Property Management
Drew Gonzales
Commercial Sales and Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Ransom Pipes, CCIM
Commercial Sales and Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Bishop Landry
Commercial Sales & Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Adrienne Walker
Operations Associate / Multifamily
Commercial Property Management
Sharon Grimes
Director Of Human Resources & Office Manager
Commercial Property Management
Alycia Millien
Multifamily Accounting Associate
Commercial Property Management
Shana Wickersham
Regional Property Manager
Commercial Property Management
Melanie Juneau
Administrative Assistant
Commercial Property Management
Donna Frost
Director of Accounting
Commercial Property Management
Suzy Fonseca
Accounting
Commercial Property Management
Joan DeJean
Accounting
Commercial Property Management
Benjamin Stalter, CCIM
Vice President & Partner
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Benjamin Stalter has Commercial Sales and Leasing experience in retail, office, land, multi-family and investment transactions. He joined Maestri-Murrell in October 2007 as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate and Partner of the company where he oversees client relationships, coordinating team members, and acquiring new business relationships for the company. Prior to joining Maestri-Murrell, Stalter started in commercial real estate as a Sales and Leasing Executive at Stirling Properties. He later joined Prudential Gardner Realtors where he served as the Commercial Accounts Manager for the company.
Mr. Stalter served on the Board of Directors for the Baton Rouge Board of REALTORS® Commercial Investment Division from 2004-2010 and was President 2008-2009. Ben is also a member of Redstick Leaders of Baton Rouge and is a CCIM Designee. In 2009, Ben served as the Chairman for the Baton Rouge Trends in Real Estate Seminar put on by The Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® and The LSU Real Estate Institute. Mr. Stalter served on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana REALTORS® in 2012. In 2013 Ben was named to the Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Top Forty Under 40” saluting the capital region’s rising stars in business. Additionally, Mr. Stalter was selected and graduated from the 2016 class of Louisiana REALTORS® LR Leadership development program which brings the top REALTORS® from Louisiana together for collaboration and individual growth.
Mr. Stalter graduated from Louisiana State University in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. While at LSU, he was a member of two national honor societies and a social fraternity. During the Spring of 2001, Mr. Stalter founded the LSU Sports Law and Business Association and served as President.
Expertise & Strengths
- Commercial Property Brokerage
- Buyer Representation
- Commercial Leasing
- Tenant Representation
- Real Estate Market Analysis
- Property Sales & Marketing
- Oversight of all Brokerage Activities
Affiliations & Memberships
- CID Member of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors
- CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Louisiana (LREC)
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, State if Mississippi (MREC)
Jonathan Walker, MBA, CCIM
Senior Commercial Sales and Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Jonathan began working for Maestri-Murrell in 2008 but initially began his career in real estate in 2005. Since then, Jonathan has leased and sold over $1.0 Billion of Commercial Real Estate, handling everything from land, Class A office, and Retail & Multifamily Investment sales. Jonathan has helped national retailers expand their footprint and has represented tenants such as Marriott, McDonald's, Panera Bread, Planet Fitness, and Tractor Supply. He has listed and sold some of the largest retail centers and NNN deals in the Southeast in conjunction with EDGE, CBRE, SRS, and Cushman/Wakefield. Jonathan graduated from Louisiana State University in 2003 and obtained an MBA from LSU in 2005 in the field of Finance. He earned the prestigious CCIM designation in 2010, and continues to be one of the area's top real estate producers. He has presented at numerous networking events including the Baton Rouge Trends seminar as well as emcee for the Good Growth Awards. Jonathan is a board member with the Growth Coalition, a commissioner for LDWF, and assistant tennis coach at Catholic High School.
Expertise & Strengths
- Tenant Representation
- Retail and Office Landlord Representation
- Investment Sales (Shopping Center and Multi-Family)
Affiliations & Memberships
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Louisiana (LREC)
- Member, GBRAR Commercial Investment Division (CID)
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- International Council of Shopping Centers Member (ICSC)
- Member, Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB)
Denis Murrell
Director of Operations
Commercial Property Management
Denis Murrell joined Maestri-Murrell in January of 2016 as a Sales and Leasing Executive.
Mr. Murrell graduated with a Bachelor of Real Estate from the University of Georgia in May of 2012 and then went on to receive his Masters in Finance from Tulane University graduating in May of 2013.
After school he then began working at CB&I as a Subcontract Administrator for the Humboldt Bay Power Plant Decommission job in Humboldt California and went on to work as the Assistant Project Manager for Northwest Demolition at the same project.
Expertise & Strengths
- Tenant Representation
- Buyer Representation
- Land Acquisition
- Real Estate Market Analysis
- Property Sales & Marketing
- Commercial Property Brokerage
- Commercial Leasing
Affiliations & Memberships
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Louisiana (LREC)
Drew Gonzales
Commercial Sales and Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Drew joined Maestri-Murrell in 2021 as a Sales and Leasing Executive. He graduated from Saint Thomas More High School in 2016 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in finance and a minor in economics at Louisiana State University. While at LSU, he was a member of the men’s golf team. After graduating, he did a Masters in Finance program with a focus in real estate transactions and valuation at Vanderbilt University.
Ransom Pipes, CCIM
Commercial Sales and Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Ransom Pipes joined Maestri-Murrell in 2013 and focuses primarily on commercial real estate brokerage, development, and redevelopment. His experience spans retail, office, and industrial properties throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.
Ransom approaches each engagement from the client’s perspective—understanding the goal, identifying ways to create value, and determining the best path to get there. He particularly enjoys underwriting properties, evaluating investments, preparing assets for sale, identifying redevelopment opportunities, and navigating the challenges that make every transaction different.
Ransom graduated from LSU in 2012, is licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, and has held the CCIM designation since 2016. He is a member of ICSC and the Baton Rouge Board of Realtors Commercial Investment Division (CID) and serves on the TRENDS Retail Committee.
A Baton Rouge native, Ransom is active in the community through CCA and Delta Waterfowl and serves as a board member of Knock Knock Children’s Museum. He is also active at St. Aloysius Parish through ministries including ACTS and the Men’s Club.
Outside of work, Ransom enjoys hunting, fishing, fitness, and spending time with his wife and four children, whether traveling or simply relaxing at home.
Expertise & Strengths
- Tenant Representation
- Buyer Representation
- Land Acquisition
- 1031 Exchange
- Commercial Investment Property
- Commercial Property Brokerage
- Commercial Leasing
Affiliations & Memberships
- Baton Rouge Commercial & Investment Division
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Louisiana (LREC) and Mississippi (MREC)
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Bishop Landry
Commercial Sales & Leasing Executive
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Bishop Landry joined Maestri Murrell Real Estate in 2026, working in commercial sales and leasing throughout the Baton Rouge area. Bishop has gained experience assisting with property marketing, market research, comparable sales and lease analysis, and identifying opportunities for owners, tenants, buyers, and investors.
Bishop is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Louisiana State University. His background in accounting and business provides him with a strong analytical foundation that complements his work in commercial real estate, particularly when evaluating property values, market conditions, and potential investment opportunities.
Adrienne Walker
Operations Associate / Multifamily
Commercial Property Management
Adrienne Walker joined Maestri-Murrell Property Management in March 2025 as Operations Associate. With more than seven years of property management experience and 14 years in customer service, she supports the company's daily operations through administrative coordination, payroll processing, technical support, and property onboarding. Her attention to detail, adaptability, and operational expertise help ensure efficient workflows and exceptional service for both clients and team members.
Sharon Grimes
Director Of Human Resources & Office Manager
Commercial Property Management
Sharon has over 30 years of experience in areas of human resource management, administrative office procedures, bookkeeping, accounting and office management. Her extensive background enables her to efficiently manage all facets of employee administration. Her training allows her to accurately perform accounting/bookkeeping functions for multiple commercial, retail and residential properties in the Baton Rouge area as well as managing the corporate offices of Maestri-Murrell, Inc.
Expertise & Strengths
- Employee payroll processing including taxes and insurance
- Administration of employee health insurance program
- Oversight of workers’ compensation program
- Accounting and property management
- Leadership and supervisory skills
Affiliations & Memberships
- American Woman’s Economic Development Corp. (AWED)
Alycia Millien
Multifamily Accounting Associate
Commercial Property Management
Alycia brings a strong background in accounting, property management, administration, and customer relations to her role with Maestri-Murrell Property Management. She oversees daily accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of multifamily properties, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and financial integrity.
Her responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, expense management, and audit support. Alycia is proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Viewpoint, RealPage OneSite, Yardi Voyager, and Epic.
Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to independently manage multiple accounting functions make her a valued member of the Maestri-Murrell team.
Shana Wickersham
Regional Property Manager
Commercial Property Management
For more than 21 years, Shana Wickersham has built a distinguished career in property management, bringing extensive experience, leadership, and a commitment to excellence to the industry. As a Regional Property Manager, Shana oversees property operations while focusing on team development, resident satisfaction, and achieving strong performance across her portfolio.
Throughout her career, Shana has developed a reputation for professionalism, organization, and a hands-on approach to property management. She is passionate about creating well-managed communities, supporting her teams, and delivering exceptional service to residents and property owners.
With more than two decades of industry experience, Shana continues to bring knowledge, dedication, and leadership to her role and the communities she serves.
Melanie Juneau
Administrative Assistant
Commercial Property Management
Melanie operates as Administrative Assistant officially but wears many hats at the Maestri-Murrell corporate office. She takes pride in being a strong support to her team. She believes that a great team is built on communication, cooperation, and a willingness to step in wherever needed.
Outside of work, Melanie is a proud mom of two grown sons and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, discovering new places, and making memories along the way.
Melanie brings a friendly, down-to-earth personality to the workplace and believes in working hard, treating people with kindness and respect, and always being willing to learn and grow. She considers herself not just an Administrative Assistant, but someone who helps support the people and the team around her.
Donna Frost
Director of Accounting
Commercial Property Management
With a 33-year tenure in the Property Management Industry as Director of Accounting, Donna Frost is able to apply her first-hand experience in all facets of Property Management to exceed each client’s financial accounting expectations. Her outstanding work ethic and commitment to accuracy make her the ideal leader the ideal leader to oversee the accounting department.
The department under Donna's leadership is responsible for production of monthly client reporting, financial forecasting, expense control, processing of payables and receivables, facilitating audits, Internal Revenue functions and reconciliation of all bank accounts within the organization. Additionally, Donna directly monitors the advanced property management systems that are utilized at the Assets within the very diverse Maestri-Murrell Property Management portfolio.
Donna's proven performance and ability to effectively communicate with clients has earned the trust necessary to maintain a large prominent client list. Her tireless effort to provide clients with accurate and timely information has earned her the well deserved respect of her superiors, associates, subordinates and clients.
Expertise & Strengths
- Financial reporting package preparation
- Balance Sheet reporting
- Budget Comparison Report preparation
- Income Statement reporting
- AP Aged Trial Balance reporting
- AP Expense Distribution reporting
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Gross Rent Potential Report preparation
- Cash Journal reporting
- Activity Reconciliation Report preparation
- Detailed Rent Roll reporting
- Delinquency / Aging Report preparation
- Lease Expiration Report preparation
- Web-Based Skyline
- RealPage OneSite
- QuickBooks
- 10-Key
- Yardi Explorer
- Yardi Genesis
- Yardi Voyager
Affiliations & Memberships
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Louisiana and Mississippi
Suzy Fonseca
Accounting
Commercial Property Management
Suzy has more than twenty-five years of experience in accounting, business finance and office management. She has been working with commercial clients at Maestri-Murrell for many years. Suzy is a life-long resident of Louisiana who enjoys traveling and cooking.
Recommended by industry leaders
"We work with the Maestri‑Murrell team on site selections, site development, lease up and dispositions. They have and continue to do an exceptional job on all aspects. Their attention to detail, market knowledge, and follow through are unsurpassed."
Clark Heebe
Managing Member, Shoe Creek Retail
"Our experience with Maestri-Murrell exceeded our expectations from the outset. While growing our company over the years we worked with many real estate brokers in multiple states, the team at Maestri-Murrell were by far the most present and connected brokers we experienced. They secured us over a dozen sites along the Gulf Coast in a very short time frame and were critical in the growth and success we experienced in that region."
Dan Cooke/Tom Krings
Franchsisee, Panera Bread
"The team at Maestri-Murrell was truly professional to work with. They know all the markets well, set reasonable expectations, and delivered on promises. They were honest and direct during all communication, and all our deals ended up as we projected. I would highly recommend working with Maestri-Murrell."
Sully Barwin
Franchisee, Planet Fitness