Three Pittsburgh Realtors® Named Inman Future Leaders

Three Pittsburgh Realtors® have been named Future Leaders in Real Estate by Inman. 

The award recognizes leaders in the industry under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to pushing the envelope. 

Dennis Cestra Jr. 

Dennis Cestra Jr., a member of the Realtors® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, is a third-generation member of the Hanna real estate family. He’s the current president of the Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland regions, and he is active with the Young Presidents Organization, Realtor® party and Broker Public Portal Board of Managers.  

“It is an honor to be recognized as a Future Leader by Inman alongside so many great professionals in our industry,” he says. 

Helen Cestra 

Another member of RAMP, Helen Cestra serves as the sales director of Howard Hanna’s Sewickley office. She’s active with PAR and her local association and has earned other recognitions. She was named a Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 honoree and appeared on the list of Top 100 Realtors® in Western Pennsylvania. Cestra also sits on the board of Family House and the board of Hope Ignites, and she supports Howard Hanna’s Children’s Free Care Fund. 

“I am absolutely honored to be recognized by Inman as one of their Future Leaders in Real Estate,” she says. “It is especially meaningful to share this recognition alongside my brother, Dennis Cestra Jr., who was also honored this year.” 

“Being included among such an accomplished group of professionals, particularly my fellow PAR and Howard Hanna team members, makes this distinction even more special. I have the privilege of working alongside exceptional leaders every day, and their dedication continually inspires me to grow and do more.” 

“Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees,” she adds. “I look forward to seeing the continued impact we will all make on the real estate industry.” 

Brian Larson 

Brian Larson is the associate broker/manager for Howard Hanna’s Collier office. Currently, he is the president-elect of RAMP, and he serves on PAR’s Board of Directors. He prides himself on leading with development in mind, including mentoring, accountability and real support.  

“Being named to Inman’s Future Leaders in Real Estate class is an honor, and one I share with the people who have supported, challenged and invested in me throughout my career,” Larson shares. “I’m especially grateful to the leadership at Howard Hanna for consistently encouraging me to pursue education, advocacy and professional development at the highest level, and to the association community through PAR and RAMP for providing platforms to turn those opportunities into meaningful work.” 

“This recognition is a reminder that our industry is strongest when we are intentional about developing each other, investing in people and leading with purpose.”