Sandra K. Cikovic

Senior Sales and Leasing Associate

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Sandy is a Real Estate Salesperson and a Certified General Appraiser at Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis.  Since joining Langholz Wilson Ellis in 2005 (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis), she has expanded her experience to include tenant representation, sales and leasing in the office and retail sectors of Western Pennsylvania.

Professional Experience

Sandy began her career with Appraisal Affiliates, Inc. in Warminster, Pennsylvania having appraised various commercial properties in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. In 1994, Ms. Cikovic relocated to Pittsburgh and joined Ellis Real Estate Company.  There, she continued to provide real estate valuation services throughout Western Pennsylvania with particular emphasis on real estate tax assessment valuation and consulting that often involved litigation. With Sandy’s unique knowledge and experience as an appraiser, she has the most complete knowledge of real estate property values and market conditions to assist clients in obtaining the best value for their property.  Sandy has the ability to create, review and analyze complex income-producing properties and has proficient experience with Argus Valuation Software.

Professional Affiliations

Professional associations include:  Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, National Association of Realtors, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certified General Appraiser in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Affiliate Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, CREW Network - Commercial Real Estate Women and is a member of the Pine Township Zoning Hearing Board (2010 – Present).

Awards

Recent accolades include the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) – “Land Sale of the Year – 2011” award relating to a commercial land sale transaction in Pine Township, now the site of the Allegheny Health Network Health and Wellness Pavilion.

Education

Sandy graduated from Clarion University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a major in real estate.  

Sandy is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys boating, skiing, snowmobiling and renovating houses.  She is originally from Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, and now resides in Pine Township with her husband and four children.  

Larry Collins

Senior Sales Associate

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Larry joined Howard Hanna Commercial in September of 2008 (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis).  Larry currently provides a full range of Commercial Real Estate Services including all facets of Sales & Leasing and Buyer Representation.

Professional Experience

Larry began his real estate career in 1981 with American Equity Corporation, a Pittsburgh based Real Estate Syndication Company which acquired commercial office buildings primarily occupied by agencies of the Federal Government. He was National Sales Manager from 1981 through 1987 and successfully raised $36,000,000 for the acquisition of 21 office buildings located in 10 states and valued at over $150,000,000.   Learning the real estate industry with an acquisition executive’s insight has provided Larry with valuable experience in all aspects of Real Estate Sales and Leasing. From 1996 to 2008, Larry worked for PRC Commercial, Pittsburgh as a Sales & Leasing Associate.  Larry has twenty seven years of successful Commercial Real Estate experience in Western Pennsylvania.

Awards

Howard Hanna Commercial Division ‘Top Producer’ Award
Howard Hanna Champions Club
Andron Epiphanon Fraternity Society of Excellence
National Sales Excellence Award In recognition of exceptional performance as one of the Top 5% of Real Estate Professionals in North America

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh

Education

Larry graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education.

Michael Connor

Sales Associate

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Mike is a real estate salesperson at Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis where he currently practices general brokerage services.

Professional Experience

Mike started as an intern at Langholz Wilson Ellis in the summer of 2013 where he was responsible for data input and other market research projects. In 2014, Mike was hired as a marketing intern by Clarion-based real estate firm Burford and Henry Real Estate Services where he was responsible for marketing plan redevelopment and market research. In the spring of 2015, Mike was hired full time at Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis as a fully licensed sales representative.

Education

Mike is a product of Fox Chapel Area High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated with Magna Cum Laude standing from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2015.

Outside of work, Mike greatly enjoys spending his time with friends and family, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers compete for a seventh ring, and challenging himself physically through power lifting and various strength and conditioning programs.

Tom Conroy

Senior Sales Associate

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In commercial real estate, Tom has come to specialize in the history and sale of churches and church-related properties including schools, rectories, convents, and vacant land. Within the last several years, he has listed and sold over 25 of such properties for various denominations. He has been referred to as “The Churchman” by his co-workers. Tom works very closely with the Diocese of Pittsburgh, marketing many of their properties.

Professional Experience

Tom began his professional career with Georgia-Pacific in Baltimore, MD as a lumber trader after college. He opened and managed a distribution center in Hagerstown, MD, where he remained until 1995. Tom then began working for a larger building material wholesaler with a territory in Montgomery County, MD and Northern VA.

He moved back to Pittsburgh in 2003 and started his career with Howard Hanna Commercial (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in 2004.

Awards

Realty Alliance Sales Award

Professional Affiliations

Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Former Board of Directors for the Washington County Football Officials for 6 years.

Education

Tom is a 1967 graduate from Churchill Area High School and graduated from Waynesburg College in 1971

Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Tom currently lives in Plum Boro.  Tom has three grown sons and six grandchildren from his previous marriage in Maryland. While his children were small, Tom served on the neighborhood little league’s Board of Directors for 8 years. He also officiated high school football for 12 years. He has since remarried and has 4 step-children and one additional grandchild.

Anthony Cost

Senior Sales Associate, Associate Broker

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Anthony joined Howard Hanna Commercial (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in 2009. Anthony provides a full range of professional services, including, but not limited to: Investment Real Estate, Re-Development Projects, and Landlord/Tenant Representations.  

Professional Experience

Son of the co-founder of Cost Brothers, Inc. (now Cost Corporation) and Cost Realty, Anthony began his career with Cost Brothers. Beginning as a bricklayer, he learned the construction and real estate business from the ground up. He served as a Vice President and as a project manager on many of the largest commercial masonry projects in Western Pennsylvania.
 
Anthony founded C&A Partners that focused on the development of residential apartments and luxury townhouses. He also owned and managed Cost Apparel Group, Inc., one of the largest specialty advertising businesses in the Pittsburgh area.

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Realtor Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Business Networking International:  Go Givers Chapter: Charter Member, Membership Committee

Awards

Howard Hanna Commercial: 2014 National Sales Excellence, The Realty Alliance
Howard Hanna Champions Club

Education

Earned an Associate Broker designation in 2013
Earned the designation of CNE (Certified Negotiations Expert)

This Pittsburgh native grew up in the Highland Park area, graduated from Central Catholic High School, and attended the University of Pittsburgh.

Anthony Figurelli

Sale Associate

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Anthony joined Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in 2018 and is specializing in retail brokerage. Currently, Anthony has been busy representing Panera and Wendy’s as well as various owners and landlords such as WalMart Realty and The Kroenke Group. 

Prior to joining HLWE, Anthony worked at Northwood Realty Services for three years, becoming fluent in the real estate world. While in college, he worked at Mark Figurelli and Associates, a retail real estate developer that worked with clients such as McDonalds, Walgreens, Home Depot and Dollar General. His entrepreneurial spirit kicked in at a young age when Anthony started a successful landscaping business, which he ran for 7 years.  
Education

Anthony received his Bachelors in Business Management from Slippery Rock University, graduating in 2017.

In his free time, Anthony enjoys, traveling, hunting, fishing, skiing and boating.

Dana Schatzel Grau

Sales Associate

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Dana specializes in land sale and development projects, retail, office and industrial sales, along with leasing and search representation, all with a strong focus on customer service.  Dana is a highly motivated, results-oriented sales executive with strong leadership skills and demonstrated performance and excellence recognized by numerous awards and accolades. She has a very strong ability to plan and execute complex sales, mange several projects, and exceed expectations in multiple types of sales environments.
 

Clients

• PW Campbell
• Jackson Taylor
• Sippel Development
• Get Air Trampoline Park
• Burn Boot Camp
• Bounce U
• Gateway Rehabilitation
• Airport Ice Arena
• The Solomon Foundation
• NVR

Certifications/Training & Awards/Memberships

• WOSB (Women Owned Small Business)
• Member of the US Women’s Chamber of Commerce
• ACE Certified Fitness Instructor
• AASDN Nutrition Specialist
• B.A. Public Speaker at Industry Conventions and other Events
• Professional Mom’s Group Cranberry Township
• Member of North Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce

Education

Allegheny College, Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with a minor in Psychology
University of California-Irvine, Paralegal Degree

Besides her background in real estate, she is also an accomplished business owner in the health and fitness industry and product creator. She grew up in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and currently resides in the Mars/Gibsonia Area.

Brian K. Kerr

Vice President, Retail Brokerage

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Brian joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in 1996.  With over 36 years’ experience in retail real estate, Brian focuses in regional and national tenant representation, site selection and expansion.  Utilizing the firm’s leading-edge information systems and support, Brian specializes in creating and executing the market penetration strategy to meet the needs of his clients.  Brian actively represents clients in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.

Professional Experience

Brian has assisted many retail and restaurant clients including Costco, Kohl’s, LA Fitness, Walmart (surplus disposition), Lowes, Pet Supplies Plus, Staples, Performance Bike, Vitamin Shoppe, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bonefish Grill, and Jason’s Deli.

Prior to joining the firm, Brian was Senior Vice President at The Galbreath Company and for nine years prior to that, he was a principal in The Kerr Group.  Brian began his real estate career with The J. J. Gumberg Co. in 1978.

Professional Affiliations

Brian adds a long relationship with ChainLinks Retail Advisors, Inc. of which he has been a principal member since 1985, served on its Executive Committee for five years and is currently a member of the Board of Directors.  ChainLinks Retail Advisors, Inc. is the leading nationwide network of retail brokers, specializing in chain store real estate.  He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Education

Mr. Kerr is a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with a degree in Economics and Business Administration.

A native of Western Pennsylvania currently resides in Regent Square with his wife, Michele and two children, Kendel and Teague. 

Jon Knudsen

Director, Retail Leasing

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Jon joined the Retail Brokerage Division at Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in 2016 to focus on Landlord Agency Representation and Consulting throughout the Pittsburgh MSA and Western Pennsylvania markets.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis, Jon was part of the Manhattan office of North America’s largest full service real estate firm dedicated to the retail and hospitality sectors where he focused on Landlord Agency and Consulting throughout the New York Tri-State and Southern New England markets. Jon has worked with assets owned by many reputable landlords and developers such as iStar Financial, Building & Land Technology, Equity One, Forstone Capital, Friedland Properties, The Grossman Companies, JCS Construction & Development, Olshan Properties, Poag Lifestyle Centers, REDICO, Scinto Properties, Silverstein Properties, Sound Development, Summit Development, and Urstadt Biddle Properties.

Complementing his Landlord and Ownership business, Jon has worked with many reputable retail and restaurant brands including AC Moore, Boston Market, BurgerFi, Citibank, Eastern Mountain Sports, McFadden’s, Sleep Number, Suit Supply, Texas Roadhouse, Walgreens, and Wells Fargo. Additionally he has worked with well-known hotel, self-storage, and residential developers to acquire properties both on and off-market.

Previously, Jon was also an Associate Director at Lee & Associates in New York City and a Senior Associate with Urstadt Biddle Properties in Greenwich, CT, one of the nation’s largest specialty REITs.

Professional Affiliations

Jon has been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) since 2010. He has previously served as a member of its NextGen Planning Committee.

Education

Jon graduated Magna Cum Laude from CUNY - John Jay College in New York City. He also studied one year abroad at Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia.

Kevin D. Langholz

Senior Director, Retail Brokerage

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Kevin Langholz has over 30 years of experience in the discipline of retail tenant representation, surplus property disposition, shopping center leasing, shopping center development, commercial sales, land assemblage, bulk land disposition and market analysis.  Mr. Langholz represents selected retail clients in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia where he is licensed as a Real Estate Broker. 

At Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis, Langholz is responsible for overseeing the retail brokerage team that represents over 60 national and regional retail chains and encompasses millions of square feet of shopping center leasing assignments.  ChainLinks Retail Advisors, a 500 member collection of retail real estate specialists nationwide is represented in Western Pennsylvania and the state of West Virginia by Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis.  Mr. Langholz is a past Board of Director for ChainLinks Retail Advisors and currently serves on the Membership Committee.  He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has served as a regional director, planning chairperson and market presenter.

Clients / Professional Experience

Langholz has been involved with expansion plans for multiple national and regional retailers/restaurants such as Costco, Chipotle, LA Fitness, Kohl’s, ULTA Beauty, and Aspen Dental.  He has been involved in large tract acreage land disposition/development work required for master planned development and retail power center sites. The former 221-acre US Steel Homestead site resulting in the $300 Million “Waterfront” development by Continental Real Estate Company, the 83-acre “Strabane Square Shopping Center” development in Washington, PA by Armstrong Group and the 80-acre “Cranberry Commons Shopping Center” development in Cranberry Township, PA. are primary examples of bulk land disposition accomplishments.

He credits much of his successes to the professional staff and team approach that supports the agency. Langholz has counseled and serviced clients by providing expertise in areas of negotiation, valuation, multiple party coordination, comprehensive land assemblage, zoning approvals, and marketing.

Langholz and Mr. Gary S. Wilson purchased the Bill Green & Company’s industrial/commercial brokerage firm in May, 1990. In 2005, Langholz Wilson & Associates, Inc. merged with Ellis Real Estate Company to form Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. Most recently in 2015 Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. and Hanna Commercial merged to create Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis. Mr. Langholz has procured for the agency the latest computerized software, on-line services, and databases to report and provide the most current market demographics, mapping, real estate comparables, and real estate trend information available for client’s review.

Education

Kevin is a graduate of Capital University in Columbus, OH, where he earned a B.A. in Business.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Regional Foundation and his interests include biking, hiking, swimming and golf.

Michael A. Liguori

Vice President

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Mr. Liguori, Vice President of Investment Services, carries over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial real estate and property management, however his concentrations lie in investment sales; acquisitions, dispositions and off market consulting.  Michael consistently ranks as one of the region’s top investment real estate brokers. Closing transaction volume has exceeded over $250 million over the past several years. Mike is proficient in financial valuations, property management, marketing and sales for investment transactions. He is uniquely qualified to assist clients in identifying new opportunities, develop new business, and realize strategic investment goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mike’s history in commercial real estate stretches back to 1986, upon graduation from college. Mr. Liguori spent twelve years as an owner/practitioner of multi-faceted real estate companies consisting of:

• Allbrook Property Management 
• Re/Max Real Estate Executive 
• Terra Settlement Services 
• AAA Appraisal Services 

As an owner/manager, Mr. Liguori spent time administering and growing those businesses as well as personal production of commercial sales and property management.  After selling those companies, he decided to concentrate his efforts in the commercial real estate arena.

LICENSURE

Associate Broker – Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Candidate for the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Association of Realtors 
National Association of Realtors
Apartment Associate of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (AAMP), past Vice President

EDUCATION

Westminster College - 1986
 

Bill Matthews

Senior Sales and Leasing Specialist

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Bill has been in the commercial real estate business for over 20 years. His focus is on tenant and buyer representation.

Clients

Throughout his career, Bill has worked with such companies as Schlumberger, International Union of Operating Engineers, Berger and Green Attorneys at Law, Gannett Digital Media, Western Land Services, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Fame Fund, Dr. Debra Stango, Three Rivers Pharmaceutical, RedPath Integrated Pathology, and Range Resources.

Significant Deals

Recently, Bill worked closely with Schlumberger in consolidating four of their Pittsburgh area offices into 45,000 square feet at Schlumberger’s New Regional Corporate Headquarters at 4600 J. Barry Court, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (Southpointe). He has represented them as far as Lycoming County in North Central Pennsylvania where they acquired over 40,000 square feet to lease for two of their divisions.  Additionally, Bill assisted in assembling over 135 acres of rail served land for their consolidation into their field office in Strasburg, Ohio.

Personal Interests

When not working Bill enjoys boating, hunting, fishing and flying. He has recently taken up scuba diving. He formerly served as Judge of Elections in Allegheny County 2009 and on the vestry St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Oakmont. Bill resides in Plum Borough with his wife and two children.  

Tommy McCafferty

Director, Retail Brokerage

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Tommy joined Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in 2011. He specializes in retail properties with experience in market analysis and site selection, property sales, exclusive listing and marketing, financial analysis, tenant representation, and negotiation Services.

Clients

Tommy’s current list of clients includes  Top Golf, Carter’s and Osh Kosh, McDonald’s, Piada Italian Street Food, Pet Supplies Plus, Jason’s Deli, Speedy Furniture, Noah’s, and First Watch. 

Professional Experience

Tommy has successfully procured and served the tenant representation requirements of such notable national and regional retailers across Western Pennsylvania including Carter’s and Osh Kosh, Pet Supplies Plus, Bottom Dollar Food, Speedy Furniture and Jason’s deli.

Professional Affiliations

Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
ChainLinks Retail Advisors
Board Member; ChainLinks Retail Advisors 2nd Generation Committee

Licensure

Real Estate Salesperson – Pennsylvania
Real Estate Salesperson – West Virginia

Education

Tommy is a 2008 graduate of Washington and Jefferson College where he majored in Business Administration and minored in Entrepreneurial Studies. He was a four year letter winner in football and earned All American honors in his senior year.

Tommy is a Pittsburgh native and currently resides in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Bruce McClellan

Vice President, Associate Broker

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Bruce has nearly 30 years of experience in all facets of Commercial Real Estate in the Tri-State area, with special emphasis in the leasing and sale of multi-tenant office buildings, owner occupied properties, construction management and representation of nonprofit entities.

Industry Achievements

Recognized as Top Commercial Leasing Agent by the Realtors
Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, 1997, 2002, and 2005
Top Producer - Howard Hanna Commercial 1991, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2011
Andron Epiphanon Society Awards:
Titanium 2005
Platinum 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007
Gold 1999, 2002, 2009
National Sales Excellence Awardee every year since 1991 - Awarded to the top 5 percent of Realtors in America
Howard Hanna Circle of Excellence

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Realtor Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Howard Hanna Circle of Excellence

Education

Cornell University, AB in Anthropology
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Program in Education

Bruce is a life-long Pittsburgher, residing in Forrest Hills with his wife. They both enjoy traveling to ski, white water paddle, mountain bike and climb.

Brendan McManus

Vice President & Director of Operations

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Brendan joined Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in October 2017 as Vice President and Director of Operations. He focuses on general brokerage. He brings an unrivaled skill set to the firm; an entrepreneur, a manager, a marketer, and a salesman, Brendan possesses a vast experience in various businesses and ventures.

Professional Experience

Brendan started his commercial real estate career in 1989 as the Vice President and General Manager of the Howard Hanna Commercial Division where he managed twelve agents and supervised the Director of Property Management.

In 1995, he left Howard Hanna to follow his passion and started working for Chip Ganassi as Vice President of Business Development where he was responsible for sales and marketing activities in three business groups; Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Chicago Motor Speedway, and Chip Ganassi Racing.

Over the past few years, Brendan has founded and run various businesses, both inside and outside of the real estate and sports marketing fields.

Licensure

Real Estate Broker - Pennsylvania

Education

Earned a BS in Business Logistic from Penn State in 1982

Personal

A native of Pittsburgh and currently resides in Harmar Township. He spends his free time cycling, water and snow skiing.

Katie Meehan

Administrative Assistant

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Katie joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in February 2014. She is currently an Administrative Assistant, where her primary responsibilities include relaying messages and providing administrative support to various agents and the marketing team. She also provides backup support to the Executive Assistants. Katie makes visitors feel welcome and ensures that the office is organized and well-maintained. She prides herself on her attention to detail and her positive attitude.

Prior to starting with Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis, Katie was a professional florist. She decided to make a major change and is currently working toward her Bachelor’s Degree in Business. She chose to attend Point Park University because she loves downtown Pittsburgh, though she takes almost all of her classes online.

Although she was raised in a suburb of Dallas, TX, she has been in Pittsburgh for over 11 years and has fallen in love with the city. She resides in the South Hills with her husband Michael and their dog Jasper. When she’s not studying, you can find her experimenting with new recipes.

Amber Miles

Receptionist

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Amber joined Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in September 2017. She is currently an Administrative Assistant. Her responsibilities include relaying messages and offering administrative support to the agents and marketing team.

Prior to starting with Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis, Amber was a stay at home mom of three. She worked and volunteered some of her time at her church and at her kids schools.

Amber spends her time coaching cheer and volunteering her time among the many sports her children participate in. She also is on the Ladies Auxiliary and Board for her children’s football league.

Meagan Moore

Senior Sales and Leasing Specialist

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Meagan specializes in commercial office  and retail leasing with an emphasis on multi-tenant commercial buildings. She has a diverse background of over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential sale and leasing in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Professional Experience

During her professional career, Meagan has  worked as a project manager, space planner and designer for several regional design firms and custom millwork manufacturers. She started with Howard Hanna’s Sewickley Office where she worked to design and market a 6 unit condominium conversion project in Sewickley, PA. She transitioned into commercial real estate as Leasing Manager for Gateway Center Complex from 2005-2012. Prior to joining Howard Hanna Commercial in 2013 (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) Meagan also gained direct brokerage experience and formal training while working in the asset division of CBRE, Inc. as Vice President.

Clients

Meagan has most recently represented the owners for the following buildings: 1000 Gamma Drive, 453 Lowries Run Road, 993, 995-997 Greentree Road, The Clark Building (717 Liberty Ave), 1966 Clayton Ave (One Perry Place) and 1901 Mayview Road.  She  has also recently represented the following clients in their searches for new space; Hatch Mott MacDonald, Central Outreach Wellness, Dr. Matthew Conquest Oral Surgery, Liberty Roofing, Cartridge World, Ragged Row, EIS Solar, Terra Sim, Leonard Polk, and Boston Brace International. In the past, Meagan has represented the Serb National Federation as a dual agent and such firms as Wells Fargo Financial, Maya Design, Webb Law Firm, Gateway Health Insurance, Ryan Homes/Heartland Homes, Hatch Mott MacDonald, Kit Solutions, Maxim Healthcare, Positive Steps Physical Therapy and True Gymnastics. She implemented the sale of the following buildings; 1020 Ridge Avenue, 615 Iron City Drive and 771 Penn Avenue.

Industry Achievements and Awards

CREW National Sales Excellence Award Winner, President’s Circle of Excellence, Howard Hanna’s Champion’s Club
2015 Power Broker of the Year Award for Retail Leasing

Professional Memberships

NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter member since 2005 (Programming Committee member)
CREW Pittsburgh Chapter member since 2005 (Membership director for 2013 and 2014)
AEF Fraternity Member (1999 - 2005)

Education

La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA: BS in Interior Design 1992
Recent completion of numerous investment, property management, construction and other real estate courses to meet the requirements for a Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker’s license

Volunteer Work

Habitat for Humanity and Sewickley Community Center, Hair Peace Charities (Board Member since 2015)

Meagan is a member of The Sewickley Hunt.

Caroline Muse

Sales Associate

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Caroline joined Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in May 2018. Caroline focuses her time on industrial brokerage.  Prior to Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis, Caroline worked in sales at a local recycling startup. She learned the basics of sales by calling prospective clients for her outside account executive. 

Caroline was a “lifer” at The Ellis School in Shadyside, from where she graduated in 2013. After Ellis, Caroline attended Bucknell University, where she double majored in History and Classical Studies, and minored in Economics. Caroline spent a semester studying abroad at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland before graduating Cum Laude in 2017.

While at Bucknell University, Caroline held various positions at different local organizations and businesses during her summer and winter breaks. Senior year, she worked as an intern at AEC Online Store, collecting data regarding prospective clients. During the summer of 2016, she was an intern in the development department of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. She also worked with Dr.Leslie Braksick to build and grow My Next Season, a company devoted to transitioning executives into retirement. Perhaps her favorite work experience, however, was the summer she spent in Thebes, Greece, working as a student excavator on an archaeological site.

David Noble

Vice President, Market Research

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David joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in November 2003 directly from The Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, a leading economic development organization for southwestern Pennsylvania, where he served as Manager of Market Research. Mr. Noble first began his career in real estate working for CoStar Group, Inc., an international commercial real estate research firm in Bethesda, MD.

Mr. Noble’s responsibilities at Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis consist of data and demographic analysis, custom GIS mapping, marketing, property analysis, industry-specific research, database management, digital photo and document editing, and web site maintenance. David focuses on larger scale projects, including the initial creation of the Retail Market book, countywide business & industrial park maps, and retail market strategy mapping. With almost 18 years in the commercial real estate/economic development fields, Mr. Noble’s experience provides him with a unique skill set to address these responsibilities.

Mr. Noble is a native of Western Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Penn State University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He resides in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood.

Theodore Noethling, III

Vice President, Associate Broker

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Ted has over 40 years of experience in the real estate business.  He specializes in the development of suburban office buildings as well as the sale and lease of other commercial real estate properties within the Pittsburgh area.  In the past, he gained experience with Oliver Realty and John W. Galbreath & Company before joining Hanna Commercial (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis).

Ted is an instructor for a non-residential property management course and has retired from the faculty at the Realtors Education Institute.

Professional Affiliations/Awards

Certified Property Manager (CPM) – Inactive
National Sales Excellence Award
President’s Circle(Top 1% of Agents) – Howard Hanna Companies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh

Licensure

Pennsylvania  Broker’s License

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Ted lives in Upper St. Clair with his wife. They have 2 children and 7 grandchildren. He enjoys fishing and golfing in his free time.

AJ Pantoni

Director, Industrial Brokerage

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AJ joined Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in December 2017.  AJ offers an extensive background in commercial real estate with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in industrial brokerage and is responsible for lease negotiations, corporate site selection and consulting. With a vast knowledge of the Ohio River Valley, AJ is able to provide his clients with fast and accurate market knowledge a valuable asset to energy companies during site selection.

Professional Experience

AJ brings an extensive background in sales, marketing, logistics and supply chain management, and corporate strategy development. 

AJ started his professional career as a General Manager of a ConAgra Foods distribution center before moving into the commercial real estate industry as a Senior Advisor with CresaPartners, then as an Associate with NAI Pittsburgh before moving into his most recent position at Colliers International.

While with Colliers as Vice President of Industrial Brokerage, AJ focused a significant portion of his portfolio on energy related companies.  His primary concentration was in industrial site selection, consultation and all leasing matters. 

Clients

AJ has had the pleasure of servicing the following clients in various capacities; Rain Carbon, PA Humane, CONSOL Energy Partners, Matthews International, Spectra Energy, Trimodal Terminal, Airport Facilities Company, Jacob Ash, and Starpoint Business Park.

Past / Current Professional Affiliations

NAIOP
Traffic Club of Pittsburgh – Board of Governors
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals – Former Board Member Pittsburgh Chapter
Hello Bully Volunteer

Professional Achievement & Awards 

CoStar Power Broker - 2015

Education

Robert Morris University – BA Organizational Leadership

Licensure

Pennsylvania

Jay W. Phoebe

Vice President

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Jay has over 23 years of experience in sales and leasing commercial real estate in Western Pennsylvania. Jay specializes in income producing properties, buyer representation and bank foreclosures/workouts.

Professional Experience

Before his career in commercial real estate, Jay worked as an accountant for Arthur Young and an Auditor/REO Manager for Colony Savings Bank.

Clients

Jay has served the following clients in different capacities over his career:  PNC Bank, YMCA of Pittsburgh, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, United States Postal Service, State Farm Insurance, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services, British Petroleum Oil Company, and Sheetz Inc.

Awards

Jay has been named a Top Commercial Real Estate Producer in multiple categories by the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, a member of the Andron Epiphanon Fraternity (1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 - 2013) and a member of Howard Hanna’s prestigious President’s Circle of Honor

Professional Memberships

Member of Howard Hanna’s prestigious President’s Circles for Sales
National Association of Realtors
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors

Education

Thiel College, Greenville, PA B.A. in Accounting

Kathy Ruffing

Executive Assistant

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Kathy joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in February 2006 as an Executive Assistant. She provides support to the management and retail team and is responsible for handling internal office administration, retail client coordination, tenant and third party leasing documentation. In addition, Kathy is the office coordinator for commission invoicing, database maintenance, transaction reporting and real estate licensure/ continuing eduction.  Kathy is active in the annual Regional ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) event and provides support to Chainlinks Retail Advisors.

Prior to coming to Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis, Kathy was an Assistant Vice President for Mellon Financial Services with 23 years of retail and commercial banking experience, specializing in Small Business Loan Administration and Loan Documentation.

Kathy obtained her Pennsylvania Real Estate license in 2003 and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR); Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR); Realtor’s Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (RAMP); and the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries.

Kathy resides with her husband and two children in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.

Porter H. Scott

Senior Sales and Leasing Specialist

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Mr. Scott has over 30 years of experience in the leasing and sale of commercial and industrial real estate, specializing in single and multi-tenanted office, retail, apartment, and warehouse investment grade properties in the tri-state area.

Mr. Scott’s goal is to provide result-oriented services from start to finish by utilizing his skills and experience servicing the commercial and industrial real estate market.

Professional Experience

Mr. Scott has worked with a variety of corporations that include Raymond James Financial, Rite Aid, Reuco, Family Dollar, Mitchell Plastics, Sheet Metal Local 12, CMS Mid Atlantic, and Power Industrial Burners.

Industry Achievements

Industry achievements include National Sales Excellence Award recipient 2012, Andron Epiphanon Fraternity Society of Excellence recipient, Platinum 1998, Silver 2000, Bronzer 2002, Silvers 2004, Gold 2007, Silver 2008.

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Professional Ski Instructors of America

Education

Mr. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from West Virginia Wesleyan College. His professional affiliations include National Association of Realtors and Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh.

Andrew N. Sherry

Investment Sales Specialist

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Andrew focuses on investment sales transactions, specializing in analysis and deal sourcing.  His closed deals, in excess of $170+ million, include the following disciplines:  multifamily, self-storage, NNN leased deals, land disposition, student housing, and HUD housing. While being licensed to practice reality in both Pennsylvania and Missouri, Andrew also owns and manages multifamily and self-storage assets.

Andrew, a Pittsburgh native, grew up in the North Hills and attended Pittsburgh Central Catholic. After high school, he graduated from the University of Missouri in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Real Estate.  After college, Andrew began his career at Maly Commercial Reality in Columbia before moving back to Pittsburgh and then joining Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in 2010.

Professional Organizations

Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Pennsylvania Self Storage Association
REAL Professionals

Kristyn Siwiec

Director, Marketing & Communications

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Kristyn joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in October 2011 as Market Research and Communications Supervisor. She is responsible for all outgoing marketing and public relations efforts including but not limited to the creation of marketing brochures, property signage, website maintenance, writing and distributing press releases and advertising. She is responsible for the dissemination of information of all available properties to various marketing vehicles such as the Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis website, blast email campaigns and other various marketing tools. Kristyn is also responsible for the creation of the monthly Hanna LWEdition, a compilation of news stories and overview of recently Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis accomplishments that is distributed electronically. Kristyn also aids in supporting the agents in creation of property tour books, RFP’s as well as general office administrative tasks.

Professional Experience 

Kristyn brings over 14 years of commercial real estate market research experience to Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis. She started her career in the commercial real estate business after receiving her BA in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She joined Oxford Realty Services immediately afterwards as Research Analyst in 2001 and quickly moved in to the role of Director of Research and Marketing Communications. Her responsibilities included the generation of the well-respected GVA Oxford Market Overview, a twelve page quarterly overview of the Pittsburgh commercial real estate market. During her tenure with the RIDC as Real Estate Project Coordinator, Kristyn was responsible for all marketing for the organization including print advertising, flyers, marketing packages, promotional tools for trade shows, updating the various websites to effectively promote the organization’s real estate assets, updating the organization’s proprietary website, writing and distributing press releases.

Licensure

Licensed Real Estate Agent - Pennsylvania Kristyn is a native of Pittsburgh and lives in Ross Township with her husband and two sons.

Z. Scott Smith

Vice President, Retail Brokerage

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Scott joined Langholz Wilson & Associates, Inc.  in 1991 directly from a family-owned residential development company in southern Maine. In 2005, Langholz/Wilson & Associates, Inc. merged with Ellis Real Estate Company to form Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. Mr. Smith has been the Top Producer of the firm in 9 of his 23 year history at Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis).

Professional Experience

Since joining Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc., Mr. Smith has specialized in retail tenant representation and retail development projects. Mr. Smith has been directly involved in the development of over 80 million dollars of retail in the greater Pittsburgh area and represented such retailers as J. Crew, Whole Foods, Starbucks Coffee, Chipotle Mexican Grille, Smashburger, Sola Salon, Banana Republic, GAP, Sephora, Brinker International Restaurants, Golfsmith, Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, Beauty First, Supercuts, Mattress Discounters, NationsCredit, Monro Muffler Brake, Kinko’s, Payless Shoe Source, Talbot’s, and McDonald’s.

Professional Associations

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
The Rivers Club
Longue Vue Country Club

Licensure

Licensed Real Estate Agent - Pennsylvania
Licensed Real Estate Agent - West Virginia

Education

Bates College, Lewiston Maine, Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

Mark J. Tierno

Controller

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Mark Tierno joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in August 2004 as Controller. Mark’s responsibilities range from general accounting, cash management, tax return preparation and property management.

With over twenty years of commercial, retail, and residential real estate accounting experience, Mark has held various accounting positions with Oxford Development Company, J.J. Gumberg Company and A.R. Building Company. Mark graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (accounting concentration) and has completed various graduate business courses at Duquesne University.

Mark holds an active Pennsylvania real estate license and is a member of National Association of Realtors (NAR); Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR); and Realtor’s Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (RAMP).

Originally from Pittsburgh, Mark currently resides in the Northern suburbs of Pittsburgh.

Glenn L. Williams

Associate Broker

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From 1967 to 1976, Mr. Williams, a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Pennsylvania, devoted 100% of his time to appraisal practice.
Mr. Williams joined Bill Green & Company in 1972 as head of the Appraisal Department.  He remained with Bill Green & Company after it was acquired by LWE in 1990.

Properties appraised included, apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, office buildings, vacant acreage, farms, drive-in restaurants, clubs, taverns, dairy plants, shopping centers, funeral homes, service stations, scrap yards, warehouses, industrial land and plants, and coal mine valuation.

From 1976 to the present, his time has solely been devoted to the sale and leasing of commercial, industrial, and investment properties.

Mr. Williams is a 1959 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, with a Minor in Math, from Muskingum College. After college he served as an officer in the United States Navy.  His professional affiliations include the Pennsylvania Realtors Association, the Greater Pittsburgh Board of Realtors, the National Association of Real Estate Boards, and Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Originally from Mt. Lebanon, Mr. Williams still resides there with his wife, also a life-time resident of Mt. Lebanon.  Leisure activities include designing and building woodworking projects.

Gary S. Wilson, SIOR

Principal

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Mr. Wilson has been involved in commercial real estate since graduation from Penn State University in 1982 and has excelled in the disciplines of office tenant representation, leasing industrial property transactions, investment property sales, and complex real estate projects such as urban land assemblages and development projects.

Professional Experience

Realty Growth Corporation                    1982 – 1985     Sales Associate
National Development Corporation        1985 – 1990     General Manager – Brokerage Division
Langholz Wilson & Associates              1990 – 2005    Owner | Secretary & Treasurer
Langholz Wilson Ellis                             2005 – 2014    Owner | Secretary & Treasurer
Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis                 2014 – Present    Principal

Professional Achievements and Awards

•    Real Estate Broker – Multi Licensee Pennsylvania

•    Member: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR); Designation earned in 1993

• Past President of Western Pennsylvania Chapter 1996 and 2004
• Top Production Awards

  1996    SIOR Industrial Lease of the Year – Westinghouse
  1997    SIOR Referral of the Year – Business Records Management
  1998    SIOR Creative Deal of the Year – Three PNC/ Reed Smith/ Fairmont Hotel (Property Assemblage)
  1999    SIOR Referral of the Year – ALCOA Richmond, Virginia
  2001    SIOR Industrial Lease of the Year – ALCOA World Alumina
  2005    SIOR Creative Deal of the Year – Shannon Hall Student Housing Complex for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
  2007    SIOR Office Sale of the Year – Walgreens Pharmaceuticals
  2011    SIOR Industrial Lease of the Year – ModCloth
  2011    SIOR Investment Sale of the Year – Former Roomful Express Distribution Center
  2012    SIOR Industrial Sale of the Year – Highmark Protoco Pharmaceutical Regional Distribution Center
  2013    SIOR Office Sale of the Year - 121 7th Street
  2015    SIOR Creative Deal of the Year - $125 Million Oakland Hotel and Apartments
  2015    SIOR Land Sale of the Year - Allegheny County Health Department
  2017    SIOR Industrial Lease of the Year - 6 30th Street - Uber

•    Corporate Facility Advisors (CORFAC) International
          * 2000 North American President

Mr. Wilson, a third generation “Pittsburgher” resides in the Fox Chapel area of Pittsburgh with his wife of 26 years, with grown children in Baltimore and Indiana. He is very involved within the community and has held leadership positions at the Longue Vue Club, the Duquesne Club, the National Aviary, the Shannon Wilson Charitable Fund, and the DeBordieu Club in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Jim Winter

Senior Director, Corporate Services / Commercial Brokerage

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Jim Winter joined Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in October 2017.  Jim offers an extensive background in commercial real estate work having begun his career as an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and evolving into the position of National Director of Industrial Services for Cresa, North America’s largest tenant representation firm. 

Professional Experience

While at Cresa, Jim was responsible for the organization, development, recruitment and management of the Industrial brokerage platform for North America.  Jim aided in the growth of the industrial transaction revenue over 30% year over year for the past 2 years. Jim also successfully built the Industrial Business Development platform by increasing Cresa’s client base of Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to Cresa, Jim was the  Global Director of Corporate Real Estate for Alcoa, Inc. and Equipment Leasing. At Alcoa, Jim managed a global portfolio of 535+ locations and over 150 million square feet. He handled over $1 billion in lease transactions and over $2 billion in dispositions of all property types.

Professional Affiliations

CoreNet: President Pittsburgh Chapter - 2017
IAMC: Chair – 2009 to 2010
FDIA: Board member 2014 to 2015 
CSCMP: Corporate Member
Alcoa Pittsburgh Federal Credit Union – Secretary

Professional Achievements

Recipient of the 2008 Excellence in Corporate Real Estate Award presented by Site Search Magazine  
Recipient of the 2002 Leadership Award presented by Site Search Magazine

Education

Duquesne University: BS Business Administration   

James W. Yarish

Vice President

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James joined Langholz Wilson Ellis (now Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis) in September 2004. James focuses in regional and national tenant representation, market analysis, site selection and expansion. James represents selected retail clients in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. James also specializes in landlord representation and provides comprehensive leasing services for existing shopping centers and for new retail developments ranging in size from 6,000 square feet to more than 500,000 square feet.

Clients

James has represented numerous regional and national retail clients such as Aspen Dental, Pep Boys, AAA, Cato, Versona, Fidelity Investments, McDonalds, and Sherwin Williams.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining the firm, James held the position of Leasing Agent for four years with retail developer Michael Joseph Development Corporation, based in Wexford, PA.  James handled all aspects of the retail leasing responsibilities involving Michael Joseph Development Corporation’s owned developments and third-party leasing responsibilities in excess of 1.1 Million square feet throughout Western and Central Pennsylvania.  Additionally, James assisted Michael Joseph Development in site selection and client representation services for such notable national retailers as Walmart stores, Lowe’s Companies, Inc., and Golden Corral.

Professional Affiliations

Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
ChainLinks Retail Advisors

Licensure

Licensed Real Estate Agent - Pennsylvania
Licensed Real Estate Agent - West Virginia

Education

James is a native of Western Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Political Science.