Covington, LA

Michael Saucier, Founder and President of Gulf States Real Estate, Development and Construction Services, has over forty years of success in real estate brokerage, property management, and developing a variety of projects across the United States. Mike is heavily involved in the initial project visioning and planning of the Gulf States projects. In addition to applying his keen insight, leadership, and vast experience in various disciplines, Mike is also responsible for identifying corporate clients and other income producing services and projects for Gulf States, their partners, and clients. Mike has served in leadership positions for the City of Hammond Planning Commission, the State Board of Louisiana Economic Development Corporation, and is currently a board member of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. “Turning Ideas into Reality” is not just a tagline for his companies, it’s what drives him and his colleagues daily. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from LSU and holds real estate broker licenses in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Jason Reibert, Vice President, brings over 11 years of comprehensive expertise in Construction and Project/Construction Management to his role. His primary focus is on developing and executing the company’s strategic initiatives while spearheading leadership and overseeing operations at Gulf States Construction Services, Inc. Jason plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations, providing comprehensive supervision for all ongoing projects and serving as the Project Executive for every GSCS project, guiding them from inception to successful completion.

Jason earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University, laying the educational foundation for his career. His extensive professional journey includes a diverse range of experiences in constructing commercial office buildings, retail properties, shopping centers, event venues, and other specialized construction projects.

Matthew Saucier Director of Property Management, began his career at Gulf States as a Property Manager and has substantially grown the department since coming on board in 2010. During his tenure, he has managed over 5 million square feet of various properties, including the Pinnacle Nord de Lac Shopping Center in Covington, the Tamanend Weyerhaeuser Community, and the Tammany West Multi-Plex Office Park, and the Copperstill Marketplace which houses Rouses Market as the anchor tenant. His newest acquisitions are multiple residential property owners’ associations, one of which includes D.R. Horton subdivisions. Saucier’s management of residential property associations include hundreds of homes across southeast Louisiana. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, after playing baseball for two years for John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois. He resides in Mandeville with his wife, Lindsey.

Amanda “Mandy” Owens, Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for all aspects of the three Gulf States companies’ finance and accounting team, operations, and reporting functions. She joined the Gulf States team in March, 2003, where she has provided financial management and cost control for millions of dollars in projects, such as the Louisiana Superdome ($185 million) and Church of the King ($35 million). Mandy received her Bachelor Degree in Finance from Southeastern Louisiana University. She resides in Loranger with her husband and three children.

Cathy Alba Saucier is currently serving as Capital Advisor to Gulf States Real Estate for the purpose of raising equity and securing debt for their ongoing commercial real estate developments. Cathy’s experience includes her role as founding principal of both SRSA Commercial Real Estate, Inc. and Triple Net Lease, LLC, a real estate development company with experience in Chicago IL, the New Orleans metro area and Fairhope, AL. Cathy possesses over 35 years of project experience including innovative real estate development, investment and asset management in self-storage facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels and multi-family.

As a Project Manager for Gulf States Construction Services, Parker prepares budgets, project schedules and oversees all phases of the building process. He makes sure all projects are completed on schedule and within the scope and budget. Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University. He brings to Gulf States Construction Services extensive multifamily construction experience acquired over several years in Florida and Alabama, where he contributed to projects totaling over $120 million in costs. He has experience developing and implementing the full project schedule, from pre-construction and permitting to final turnover to the owner. Hailing from Hammond, Louisiana, Parker remains rooted in his community, embodying a fervent commitment to serving South Louisiana. He eagerly extends his support to various divisions within Gulf States Companies, including Commercial Brokerage, Development, and Property Management.

As a Project Manager Assistant, Rachel Gomez plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Project Management Department, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service delivery to our clients. Her responsibilities encompass the meticulous preparation of contracts, subcontracts, and change orders, alongside adeptly maintaining drawings and submittal logs. Rachel is instrumental in organizing project schedules, following directives from Project Managers.

Her contributions extend to assisting in bid solicitations, diligently updating Subcontractor and Vendor lists, and aiding Project Managers in the acquisition and organization of crucial project closeout documents. Rachel's dedication lies in facilitating smooth project workflows and bolstering the efficiency of the team.

Mariah Anderson, Property Management Accountant, performs a range of general accounting and clerical support functions for the Commercial and Residential Property Management department. She prepares and submits customer invoices; Codes, posts, and receives payments; Prepares deposit activities; Performs all necessary account, bank, and reconciliations; Monitors customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments; Verifies and processes invoices; Prepares payments for signature; Sorts, codes and enters accounts payable data; Maintains tenant and vendor files; Assists in month-end reporting procedures, along with filing and general administrative tasks. Mariah resides in Loranger with her husband and two children.

Blaire Gleber is an Accounting Assistant who supports both the Construction department and Corporate Accounting by handling a variety of accounting and clerical tasks. Her responsibilities include sorting, receiving, and posting payments, preparing deposit activities, and monitoring customer accounts for non-payment or delayed payments. She also manages accounts payable data entry, filing, and other general administrative duties. Blaire lives in Loranger with her husband and two children.

Judith Hartzell is the Physical Office Manager for the various Gulf States Companies and Personal Assistant to Mike Saucier, President of Gulf States. Judith supports all Gulf States team members, making sure the office runs smoothly and efficiently from an operational standpoint. She also oversees several critical development file systems and provides assistance with other administrative duties when needed. In addition, she greets visiting clients and guests, and is an integral part of Gulf States’ operations. Judith’s career spans over 50 years of administrative experience from serving as a Legal Assistant, a Title Analyst in the oil industry, and now in real estate support.

As the Corporate Development and Marketing Executive for The Gulf States Companies, Stacy assists Mike Saucier, Owner/President, in strengthening the company’s strategic plan aligning with its goals, to include identifying new business opportunities, conducting market research, and fostering relationships with clients. She also utilizes the latest marketing trends to deliver pertinent content to the company’s target audience, such as through social media, email platforms, and relevant publications. Stacy is a Louisiana Realtor® possessing 25+ years’ commercial real estate experience with specialties in leasing, sales and management. Stacy served as the 2010 Louisiana Chapter President of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). She is a graduate of the University of New Orleans and holds the professional designations of CCIM (Certified Investment Member) and CPM (the IREM Certified Property Manager). Stacy resides in Tangipahoa Parish with her husband and two children.

Robert “Terry” Blackwell is a Louisiana licensed Associate Broker & Realtor, specializing in commercial brokerage and real-estate development projects at GSRES. Terry is a former commercial banker, having graduated from LSU Banking School of the South, as well as former Corporate CFO. For 15 years, prior to joining GSRES, Terry was the President and Partner in an 8 State proprietary school company. In that role he was responsible for site selection, acquisition, lease negotiations and construction. Past civic and professional contributions includes the Presidency and long term Board Member of the Hammond Chamber of Commerce as well as Secretary/Treasurer of the Tangipahoa Parish Home Mortgage Authority. Terry is currently working on his Certified Louisiana Economic Developer (CLED) certification through the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.

Beth Lemonier has over 35 years’ experience as an accomplished results-oriented sales and marketing professional. A Louisiana native, Beth holds a degree in Marketing from St. Mary’s Dominican College in New Orleans. She has been a licensed Realtor since 2003 with a very successful sales tract record and experience in both residential and commercial real estate, focusing on retail. Her formal marketing background, experience and work ethic qualify her as one of the area’s premier real estate professionals. She possesses strong research and market/quantitative analysis capability and is skilled in negotiating deals. Beth is also adept at cultivating, managing and leveraging client relationships along with exceptional planning and implementation capabilities.

Louis Vergona began his career in real estate in 1972 with Gerald D. Hines Interests as a project manager of One Shell Square and senior manager of its banking office division. In 1978, Vergona was recruited by Westminster Corporation where, as president, he directed the operation of commercial properties in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, San Antonio and Chicago. Additionally, during his tenure, Louis was instrumental in the project development of eight major office buildings as well as two significant residential properties.

In 1988, Louis was named vice president of John Kushner and Associates, an affiliate of Landmark Land of Carmel, California, where he developed a team responsible for the management of 4,000,000 square feet of office buildings, 1,000,000 square feet of retail centers, and 2000 apartment units.

In 1997, Vergona joined Transwestern Commercial Services and worked on numerous property management and leasing assignments which included the site location and opening of 85 stores for Harbor Freight Tools.

For the past several years, Louis has been a commercial realtor and operated primarily within the New Orleans market.
A graduate of Louisiana State University, Louis holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He has served on the boards of numerous civic and private organizations and was recently invited to become an Advisory Board member of Hudson Pacific Capital, a private equity firm.

Karen Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from LSU in Fashion Merchandising. Her decision to enter the field of real estate evolved from her love of design, decorating, landscaping and renovating. Karen came to Gulf States Real Estate Services with experience in residential sales with success that comes from her excellent negotiating and communication skills.

Cynthia (Cindy) Elias is new to the real estate industry. She is a graduate from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. For 30 years she has helped individuals and small businesses with their financial and tax needs and is excited to launch her real estate career by assisting existing and new clients with their real estate needs.

Stuart Ridgel has one main focus, that’s to serve his clients and make sure their needs come first. His extensive knowledge of digital marketing, advertising and sales is a key component to why you would want to choose him as your go-to agent. Armed with aerial drones, photography, video skills and 3D virtual tour capabilities your property will reach the masses with style. Stuart’s dedication and passion to help his clients are hard to match and that’s what you will love when teamed up with him. He’s young, enthusiastic and looking forward to a successful career with Gulf States Real Estate Services!

Haley Ridgel is a passionate young woman dedicated to making her mark in the real estate industry. She is focused on providing her clients with personalized support and professionalized services in their search for a new home. Her extensive background experience in communications and public relations will enhance the selling process and her digital design expertise puts her ahead of the competition when marketing to the masses. Haley is family focused and driven by a strong sense of loyalty to her clients. She is excited to be the newest member of the Gulf States Real Estate Team.

Sean strives to provide the best customer service available. He is a new commercial real estate agent, who is dedicated to helping his clients succeed. Sean's dedication shines through when he advocates for his clients - he is always going the extra mile to ensure they are getting the best deal. Sean has a network of colleagues in the industry and is always up for meeting new people and learning about their business. He also has a wealth of experience in the commercial real estate industry that he is able to utilize to help his clients achieve their real estate dreams. When you need an experienced commercial real estate agent, look no further than Sean.

Ken Gauthreaux is a member of our property management Team working to assist the on-site Community Development Manager at the Lakeshore Villages Development located in Slidell, LA. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of New Orleans. His professional career includes property acquisition and management of local perspective properties through KCG Investment LLC, extensive Territory Sales Management with a number of leading Consumer Electronics companies - Pioneer Electronics, Klipsch Group & Harman International. Ken is a 30 year resident of Saint Tammany Parish.