About Us

Rich Gasperini is the founder/principal of Genfor Real Estate and an experienced advisor serving property owners, occupiers, investors and developers throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.  He combines a straightforward, client centered approach with strong market knowledge, resulting in long-term client relationships.

Since Genfor started in 2022, it has established itself as a leading provider of industrial real estate services in the Pittsburgh market. The firm is known for its relationship driven approach, industrial focus, local market expertise, and entrepreneurial mindset.  

A native of east suburban Pittsburgh, Rich earned a bachelor’s degree in statistics from Carnegie Mellon University.   After graduation, he spent three years in Northern Virginia before returning to Pittsburgh and joining CBRE, where he worked for over 15 years as a sales professional focused on industrial real estate.

He is a licensed real estate broker in Pennsylvania and a licensed real estate salesperson in West Virginia. 

Rich is a member of the Ava Maria Academy Advisory Council and has been involved with other charitable organizations.  

Mateo Villa serves as a key member of the Genfor Real Estate Team advising owners and occupiers of industrial and commercial real estate in Western Pennsylvania.

Mateo combines substantial experience with warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, and R&D businesses, with a thorough understanding of the buildings and facilities where these businesses operate. His priority at all times is adding value by leveraging a deep knowledge of the Western Pennsylvania industrial market and an intense focus on the unique needs of individual clients.
 
Mateo is a graduate of Allegheny College where he studied Economics and Mathematics. He has called Pittsburgh home since moving here in 2009.
 
He is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Pennsylvania.
 
Mateo serves as member of the Board of Directors for Rivers of Steel and is a member of the Magee Women’s Hospital NICU Parent Advisory Council.

Connor Jangro joined Genfor Real Estate as an initial team member in 2022. He provides an energetic and detailed approach to strongly support the firm’s clients. His work ethic and analytical ability has provided immediate value across a range of client projects. Connor also spearheads the team’s market research.

Connor graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and also worked with the Wharton Small Business Development Center providing consulting services to local small businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Connor is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Pennsylvania.

Kristen Hess leads Genfor’s marketing, brand strategy and client service initiatives. She oversees all property marketing and campaigns, combining strategic direction, graphic design and market intelligence to create customized materials that support each client’s specific objectives.

Kristen has worked alongside Rich and Mateo in Pittsburgh’s industrial real estate market since 2015 and joined Genfor as an initial team member in 2022. Her extensive knowledge of the local market, industrial properties and the businesses that occupy them distinguishes her approach to real estate marketing. By integrating this real estate expertise with a strong marketing background, Kristen provides strategic insight and a high level of service and value to the firm’s clients.

Kristen graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Advertising/Public Relations and Business. She began her career in media sales in Manhattan before returning to her hometown and entered the commercial real estate industry.

She is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Pennsylvania.

Brooke Levendusky serves as the Business Development Manager at Genfor Real Estate. She focuses on strategic planning, prospect identification and client relationship management. Brooke combines her knowledge of the western PA market and experience with sales processes and operational excellence to ensure the highest level of service to our clients.  She also has experience in sales and brokerage management, professional development, market research and healthcare services obtained in her twelve-year tenure at CBRE.

Brooke graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Public Relations and Psychology and is a native of Pittsburgh.

She is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Pennsylvania.