About Us

A Legacy of Service with Integrity

M.S. Associates is, and always has been, a local family-owned company. We are a commercial and industrial real estate ownership, development, leasing, and management company. We obtain, develop, and provide excellent medical and professional office space, workshops and warehouses, storage space, business parks, and developable property. The purpose of our company is to provide these facilities and properties for businesses in order to, in turn, position those businesses to succeed and excel. We are invested in the success of our tenants!

It All Began in 1968

M.S. Associates was founded by James L. Stewart and William E. Stewart in 1968 as a commercial real estate development and leasing business. This is not the only company these two entrepreneurial brothers created. They originally established McKee-Stewart Equipment Corporation, McKee-Stewart Casters, Installations, Inc., St. Clair Commons, Stewart Development Corporation, Stewart Holding Company, and other successful businesses, so they knew what it takes to make a business succeed, not the least of which being high-quality affordable office space. Both brothers passed away in 2011, leaving the company in the capable hands of Lisa (Stewart) Jeffries (James’ daughter) and her husband Daniel Jeffries.

Dan and Lisa are committed to carrying on the legacy of excellence in business established by the founders. Frank “Manny” Mance personally manages the facilities, properties, their upkeep, repair and improvement. He is a skilled contractor and capable property manager who is very responsive to the needs of tenant businesses. Kelly Luteran, who is particularly gifted in customer service and community engagement, joined our team in 2016 as our office manager and director of finance.

We carefully select contractors that are reliable and reputable businesses that have demonstrated unparalleled skills and performance. We take the care of our buildings and the relationships with our tenants very seriously. We lease to only highly professional companies and individuals of sound reputation, and we cherish the opportunity to serve their needs.