Our top quality staff and brokers are well trained seasoned professionals. Senior management is responsible for providing a host of continuing education programs meeting today's changing market, ranging from current real estate legislative updates to new lease negotiation skills.
Our professional team is totally dedicated to understanding and servicing clients' needs with uncompromising honesty and integrity.
We take pride in cultivating long-term customer relationships and remain available for consultation even after a transaction is completed.

CapStar Commercial Realty's current professional affiliations include:
- ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
- WBBA (Washington Business Broker Association)
- Rockville, Potomac and Olney Maryland Chamber of Commerce
- GCAAR (Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors)
- MAR (Maryland Association of Realtors)
- NAR (National Association of Realtors)
- Washington Board of Trade
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Asian-American Pacific Chamber of Commerce
- World Trade Center, Inc.
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, Administrator
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| Agnes Brady is the top Administrator at CapStar Commercial Realty. She has a wealth of experience in business administration, working for GE Information Services for 30 years. She had a major stake in almost every department while working for GE, including marketing, legal, international affairs, and as a technical associate working with Electronic Data Interchange. These various experiences culminate in broad knowledge of how various departments within a company efficiently function, which makes Agnes skilled as the firm administrator. Agnes is a graduate of Grove City College, of Grove City, PA, and has a degree in Business Administration. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 100 |
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, Associate
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| Francis Briggs has brought to CapStar his experienced background in construction and real estate. He started out as a residential investor in 1992 and then later became a licensed agent. Currently he holds VA and DC license and is working on obtaining MD license. He knows his way around a building site and understands the process from site selection to a closed sale. His focus is in retail and industrial properties. His ability to speak Spanish and Portuguese has made him an asset to CapStar. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. . |
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, Vice President
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David Carples has been a real estate executive for more than 25 years with extensive experience in retail store development, strategic planning, and management. He has worked with both National and Independent retailers with requirements such as Pad & Land purchase/lease, site selection and economic negotiations, renewals and workouts. David takes a strategic approach toward market and site development, and has grown such chains as Starbucks, Panera Bread, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Outback Steakhouse, GNC, Jos. A Banks, Quiznos, Children’s Place, etc.
David’s market concentration covers all of Maryland, Virginia as well as the District of Columbia. Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 117 |
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, Residential Real Estate and Business Brokerage
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| (301) 738-7777, Ext. 129 |
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, Associate
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| Michael Cohen joined CapStar Commercial Realty in October 2005 as a Sales Manufacturers' Representative. Michael is an expert in both the real estate and office equipment management industries. He is a licensed real estate agent in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Having worked with retailers for many years in the metropolitan region, Michael's expertise is in helping retailers match and meet business and space requirements. His career skills have afforded him memberships with lucrative business associations, including: The Washington Board of Trade, International Council of Shopping Centers, Team Network and the Photo Marketing Association International. Michael has two Bachelor of Science degrees: one from the University of Maryland, the other from the College of Charleston. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 126 |
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, Associate Broker
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| Jim Feiser is an Associate Broker with CapStar Commercial Realty. He is responsible for commercial leasing, sales, investment analysis, consulting, and property management in office, industrial and retail properties. He also has been involved in zoning, rezoning, and land development and re-development projects. Jim has been a licensed broker in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC since 1982. He is a graduate from the University of Georgia in Business, Marketing, and Pre-Law, and he spent two years at University of Maryland in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, and Real Estate Investment Analysis courses. He is a candidate for CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and BOMA (Building Owners and Manager's Association). He is currently vice-president of the MD/DC CCIM Chapter and has been secretary and treasurer during his 18 years in the chapter. His career background has included Fortune 200 corporate marketing and business development at Fairchild Industries and SAIC. |
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| (301) 738-7777, Ext. 119 |
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, Leasing & Sales Associate
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| Since 2001, Jeff Hoffman has been working with CapStar Commercial Realty as a Leasing and Sales Associate. Jeff has spent an illustrious professional career in a variety of Sr. Management positions spanning over 30 years with an international non-profit organization in Washington D.C. He holds a Master's degree with a concentration in administration, group and organizational development from Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y.
Jeff has gained success through his expertise in strategic planning, project management, networking and marketing skills. His knowledge and experience in these areas adds tremendous value for his clients in commercial real estate. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 122 |
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, Accountant
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| A graduate of the University of Maryland, magna cum laude, with a B.S. in Accounting, Fran Kowler earned her CPA certificate and worked in public accounting for four years. Her experience includes working as the Controller of a local retail chain before leaving the workforce to raise her children. She has been with CapStar Commercial Realty since December of 2004 as the Accountant. Her responsibilities include all accounting functions relating to property management, including billing & invoicing, recording receipts, and reporting financial information. She is also the internal account manager of the corporate books, including all accounts payables and receivables. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 133 |
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, Vice President and Treasurer
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. |
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, President and CEO
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| Bio: Principal and founder of CapStar Commercial Realty. Mr. Lin has been in the real estate industry since 1983. Graduated B.S. in Accounting from University of Maryland and M.A.S. from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Lin has extensive background in financial accounting, insurance and security, restaurant and information technology area. |
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| (301) 738-7777, Ext. 114 |
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, Director of Property Management
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| Shauna Tehraniazad has been in real estate for more than 15 years. Licensed in Maryland and Florida as a Sales Associate, she joined CapStar Commercial Realty in August 2004. Shauna currently manages more than 350,000 s.f. of residential, retail, industrial, and commercial properties throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Her personable, persuasive, and professional attributes have made Shauna a key member of CapStar. She is responsible for all property and Community Association Management functions, including collection, leasing, maintenance contracts, and enforcement of rules and bylaws as stated in the declaration and resolving complaints. In addition, Shauna is also CapStar's Office Manager. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 132 |
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, Vice President
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| Shang C. Wang joined CapStar Commercial Realty in July of 2005. In less than a year, he was promoted to Associate Vice President, an accomplishment few to none in any industry can boast. Through his perseverance and natural business savvy, Shang has brought a multitude of new business to CapStar, as well as having been highly instrumental in sales and leasing. He attributes his great success to his professional, yet personal, business demeanor, affording him a great many referrals from clients who praise his apt business sense. Shang is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Sales and Marketing. |
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| 301-738-7777, Ext. 120 |
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, Associate
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| Amy Young joined CapStar Commercial Realty in 2009 as a Sales Associate. She specializes in commercial properties in Virginia. Amy has owned several successful businesses in the past. She is active in business and community boards and groups. She works with local government to win approval for projects and spearheaded a local development project. Amy brings her excellent networking and prospecting skills as well as a marketing mindset to her commercial real estate projects. |
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| 240-604-1882, Ext. . |
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