“As a regional economic development leader, I’m excited to join the NAIOP Gulf Coast board and help advance the growth of commercial real estate throughout our communities,” said Fitzpatrick. “NAIOP’s advocacy, programming, and connections are critical tools for the professionals who are building the Gulf South’s future.”

The full NAIOP Gulf Coast Board of Directors includes:

• Melissa Warren, Chapter President – Stirling
• Robert Bronstein, Chapter President-Elect – Gulf Distributing Company
• Stephen Scullin, Secretary – Carver Darden
• Janet Galati, Treasurer – Baton Rouge Area Chamber
• Bryce French, Director at-Large – CBRE
• Grady Fitzpatrick, Director at-Large – GNO, Inc.
• Joel Ross, Director at-Large – Woodward Design + Build
• Evan Scroggs, SIOR, CCIM, Director at-Large – Lee & Associates
• Kristian Sonnier, Director at-Large – Ryan Gootee General Contractors

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About NAIOP Gulf Coast

NAIOP Gulf Coast represents the vibrant commercial real estate development community across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with members in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Biloxi, and Mobile. Since launching in January 2025, the chapter has quickly grown to nearly 100 members, offering impactful programming and a strong advocacy voice on key industry issues such as commercial real estate development, adaptive reuse, economic development tax policy, and regulatory reform.

As part of NAIOP’s North American network of 21,000+ members and 50+ chapters, NAIOP Gulf Coast connects local commercial real estate development professionals with resources, relationships, and representation across industrial, office, retail, multifamily, medical and mixed-use sectors.

For media inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Melissa Warren | mwarren@stirlingprop.com | 504-620-8148