PITTSBURGH, PA (Nov. 14, 2023) – Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Ariosa as the vice president of strategic development. With more than 30 years of experience as a licensed real estate agent, Ariosa brings a wealth of real estate knowledge, leadership and expertise to her new role. She has served in various high-profile positions throughout her career, and her remarkable contributions have earned her recognition and respect within the real estate community.
For the past 23 years, Ariosa served as the senior vice president and regional manager for Long & Foster, overseeing the Baltimore, Western Maryland and Eastern Shore regions, where she oversaw 40 offices. Her dynamic leadership and dedication have played a pivotal role in the growth and success of these regions, and she has consistently been a driving force behind the achievements of her teams.
“We are excited to welcome Cindy Ariosa to the Howard Hanna team,” said Howard “Hoby” Hanna IV, CEO, HHRES. “Cindy’s extensive experience, leadership and dedication to the real estate agent, consumer and industry make her the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to working with her and leveraging her expertise to drive Howard Hanna’s strategic development forward throughout the Mid-Atlantic.”
Additionally, Ariosa currently serves as the chairman of the board of Bright MLS, one of the largest Multiple Listing Services (MLS) in the country. Her involvement with Bright MLS further highlights her dedication to enhancing the real estate industry and contributing to its growth and advancement.
Throughout her career, Ariosa has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a RISMedia Newsmaker, Housing Wire Most Influential Women and the Swanepoel Top 200. She has been recognized as a three-time recipient of The Daily Record’s Most Influential Marylanders, a testament to her significant impact on the local real estate landscape.
“I joined a family-owned company because I believe in their values, tradition and legacy,” said Ariosa. “The Hanna family’s commitment to their agents, the communities they serve and the level of service they are able to bring to the consumer is a testimony to their growth and expansion.”
Ariosa resides in Towson, Md., and has two children and four grandchildren.
About Howard Hanna: The Hanna Family of Companies proudly provide real estate, title, insurance and mortgage services to clients across 13 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, this full-service real estate company has nearly 500 offices and 15,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate, title, mortgage and insurance agents. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com.
