More Than a Brokerage.
A True Real Estate Partner.

Kate Douglas, CCIM

Kate Douglas, CCIM is President of HMS Real Estate Services, where she leads a team providing commercial brokerage, lease administration, property management, development, and advisory services for franchisees, multi-unit operators, investors, and business owners.

With a background in law, business, and commercial real estate, Kate brings a practical perspective to helping clients make thoughtful real estate decisions. Having worked closely with both franchise systems and franchisees, she understands that a location, lease, development project, or investment is rarely just a real estate decision. Her approach is to understand the bigger picture and help clients use real estate in a way that supports their operations, growth, and long-term goals.

A CCIM designee, Kate has served in numerous leadership roles within the commercial real estate profession, including as President of the Mississippi Commercial Association of REALTORS®. She also cares deeply about helping people grow. Whether working with a client, mentoring another professional, or leading the HMS team, Kate believes good leadership starts with listening, being willing to share what you know, and giving people the opportunity and support to become better at what they do.

Outside of work, family is at the center of Kate’s life. She is the proud mother of twin daughters, recent graduates of the University of South Alabama and Loyola University New Orleans, and shares life with her husband, a Gulf Coast business owner and contractor. She values time with family and friends and considers those relationships the most meaningful part of a full and rewarding life.

Stacey McKee

Stacey brings nearly 20 years of specialized lease administration experience to HMS Real Estate Services. Prior to joining HMS in 2018, she worked for one of the largest retail REITs in the United States, developing extensive knowledge of the complexities involved in managing commercial leases.

As Senior Lease Administrator, Stacey manages and monitors critical lease information, including documents, key dates, rental obligations, and other important requirements to help keep client records and payments accurate and timely.

Her experience working on both the landlord and tenant sides of lease administration gives Stacey a valuable perspective when reviewing and managing lease obligations. Her expertise includes lease abstracting, CAM reconciliations, tax billing review, critical date management, and lease compliance, along with the effective communication necessary to coordinate between owners, tenants, and other parties.

Stacey’s depth of experience and attention to detail make her an important resource for clients seeking organized, accurate, and proactive lease administration support.

Arron Kowalski

Arron joined HMS in February 2025 and has 15 years of construction management and property management experience. Arron spent the 10 years prior to joining HMS working for one of the largest privately owned real estate firms in California, managing a large portfolio of mixed-use properties.

Arron’s knowledge of project management, capital planning, and budgeting is central to his role with HMS. Arron attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi, and he is a licensed real estate salesperson in Mississippi and Louisiana.