John Woodard serves as Director of Development and Asset Management for Stirling. He leads various development and redevelopment projects as well as asset management for many of Stirling’s Southshore properties, including the Pan-American Life Center, Magnolia Marketplace, and Offices at Mid-City. In addition, he is responsible for new business development and government relations specifically focused on the New Orleans market.
Woodard previously held the role of Development Manager where he was responsible for managing and assisting with all phases of Stirling’s development and redevelopment processes, working in multiple capacities to support projects from the pre-development phase through stabilization. His duties include project analysis and due diligence, leasing and construction coordination, new business development, and government relations.
He has led several notable company projects, including the development of the Ochsner Kidney Care facilities in Jefferson, Metairie, Algiers, and Marrero and ongoing single-family build-to-rent projects across Louisiana. Over the past year, John has also been involved with the asset management of over 1,500,000 square feet of retail, medical, office and multifamily properties in Stirling’s portfolio.