A name synonymous with retail commercial real estate in Pittsburgh, Herky has set the standard for the business. Founding Legacy Realty Partners is the pinnacle of his career. Herky has built and maintained his status, as one of the preeminent retail brokers both locally and nationally. With over 40 years of real estate experience and deep market knowledge, Herky delivers corporate real estate services to leading retailers and developers across the country. His expertise includes strategic planning, site selection, development consulting, lease negotiation, construction, and financial analysis. Herky has worked with some of the nation’s top retailers and developers, ensuring seamless, multi-market, best-in-class services. 

Herky was an integral part of building and founding the Pittsburgh office of CBRE, where he remained for over 30 years. This is where he cut his teeth and created a wide berth of his business. Herky was awarded the Larry Perrish Leadership Award-the “Retail Salesman who exemplifies ‘best of class’s within CBRE.” Additionally, Herky has served on the Retail Advisory Council & Americas President’s Advisory Council, both charged with guiding the future of CBRE globally and nationally. 

On top of his flourishing brokerage career, Herky also owns 12 successful restaurants in the Pittsburgh region, as well as a Shopping Center portfolio, giving him a hands-on and unique perspective to the retail industry. Therefore, it only makes sense that he was named as one of Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 awardee-most influential business leaders, as well as a top LinkedIn commercial real estate influencer. 

Herky has leased countless retail properties in the Pittsburgh region, including such high-profile properties as: The Galleria, Stati on Square, North Shore, Settlers Ridge, Piatt Place, Union Trust Building, Eastside, Market Square Place, The Waterfront, 350 Oliver, Blue Spruce Shoppes, PPG Place, Northway Mall, the Monroeville Mall expansion, PPG Arena, The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, PNC Park, Bakery Square, The Pointe at North Fayette, numerous streetfront deals throughout Pittsburgh. Herky has also led countless ground-up development deals. Herky’s developer clients have included Simon, Inland, SomeraRoad, Walnut Capital, Brookfield, QIC, Continental Real Estate, Forest City, Turnberry Associates, Lasalle, BIG Shopping Centers, M&J Wilkow, RREEF, CBL, Nationwide Realty, The City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Millcraft Industries, Sports & Exhibition Authority, Stadium Authority, Mosites, Burns & Scalo & others. 

Herky also represents best of class retailers/restaurants and has brought countless new concepts to Western Pennsylvania. His approach is systematic, creative, strategic and relentless; pursuing the ideal locations and economics that ensure success for his clients. His market knowledge, long-standing relationships and widespread listings provide stealth access to locations that are not readily known.

Tommy McCafferty – Principal and Managing Director of Legacy Realty Partners, a newly founded commercial real estate firm, brings a strong leadership presence and strategic vision to the company. He began his career specializing in retail in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and over the years has built extensive experience across all facets of commercial real estate—with a particular focus on retail tenant representation.

Tommy’s expertise spans market analysis, site selection, property sales, financial analysis, and negotiation services, making him a trusted partner for both tenants and landlords. His capabilities are further elevated by a track record of developing and executing highly effective market penetration strategies that exceed client expectations. What sets Tommy apart is his deep market knowledge, relentless approach to deal-making, and commitment to client success.

Tommy is known for his collaborative, team-driven approach. He appreciates the value and support of a high-performing team and the use of cutting-edge information systems in order to deliver top-tier service. He has successfully led tenant representation for a wide range of national and regional brands in Western Pennsylvania, including Raising Cane’s, COhatch, Choice Hotels, Darden, Top Golf, Carter’s and OshKosh, Pet Supplies Plus, Urban Air, Express Wash Concepts, CAVA, and Piada Italian Street Food, among many others.

On the leasing side, Tommy has played a key role in some of the region’s most prominent projects, including SouthSide Works, The Waterfront, Miracle Mile Shopping Center, Streets of Cranberry, and The Piazza at South Fayette.  Tommy, along with his team at Legacy, currently lease over 5.6 million square feet in the Western Pennsylvania region.

A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with a degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial Studies, Tommy lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with his wife, Erin, and their four children.

John Jackson has been in the commercial real estate industry for over 15 years. He has a diverse resume in the industry but his passions are leasing, sales and portfolio evaluations for agency assignments, as well as tenant and portfolio advisory. He has leased space to clients in a wide range of sectors, from big-box retailers and fast-casual restaurants to financial institutions and real estate investors.  His skill in developing and implementing market strategies that surpass client expectations, combined with his deep market knowledge and relentless deal-making drive, distinguish him from the competition.

Throughout his career, John has repositioned mixed-use assets within the urban core and throughout the metro area. His work has attracted many first-time, high-profile tenants to Pittsburgh, including major retailers like Target whom he lured to downtown Pittsburgh, a move that spurred the transformation of the Smithfield Street corridor.

Prior to founding Legacy, John worked at CBRE and Cushman and Wakefield. Mr. Jackson began his career in real estate as a corporate sales, marketing and finance representative for NVR Inc. He is a retired United States Army Veteran and served as a communications sergeant in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He resides in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with his wife and two children.

As a rising talent in Pittsburgh’s commercial real estate market, Mikayla Mucci has quickly built a reputation for her strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and deep understanding of the industry. She plays a key role in both tenant representation and agency leasing, skillfully guiding clients through complex transactions to achieve their real estate goals.

Mikayla currently represents tenants such as Little Diggers, a Crumbl Cookies franchisee, and Prince Teahouse in their expansion efforts across Western Pennsylvania. On the agency side, she collaborates with premier landlords, including M&J Wilkow, Kossman Development Company, Milhaus, and Highmark, to drive leasing success across their portfolios.

Mikayla is an active member of the Pittsburgh chapters of NAIOP and ULI. A native of Washington, PA, Mikayla graduated from Elon University in 2022. She now resides in Pittsburgh’s Strip District and enjoys golfing and skiing in her free time.

Kristyn Siwiec brings over 20 years of expertise in commercial real estate marketing to her role as Director of Marketing and Communications at Legacy Realty Partners. She leverages her organizational, marketing, and writing skills to drive consistent and impactful branding across all media and print channels. Kristyn is responsible for the creation and design of diverse marketing materials, including advertising, property flyers, custom signage, pitch books, proposals, offering memorandums, corporate marketing assets, and tour materials for tenant representation clients. She also leads the development, scheduling, and management of all digital content marketing, contributing to effective property branding and marketing strategies.

Her extensive experience includes leadership roles such as Client Service Team Lead at CBRE, Director of Marketing at Hanna CRE, Real Estate Project Coordinator at RIDC, and Director of Research & Marketing Communications at Oxford Realty Services.

Kristyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and maintains an active Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson license. She is a former member of CREW Pittsburgh and previously sat on the Communications Committee.

She resides in Ross Township with her husband and two sons.

Jennifer is a dedicated Office Administrator with over 30 years of experience supporting high-performing teams within the commercial real estate sector. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in providing comprehensive administrative support, playing a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of business processes and contributing significantly to the success of her teams.

In her current role, Jennifer excels in managing a diverse array of administrative tasks. Beyond ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently, Jennifer handles incoming inquiries with professionalism and poise, prepares and maintains listing agreements, generates deal invoices, and tracks the progress of transactions to maintain an organized and efficient workflow. Her attention to detail and proactive approach extend to working alongside her marketing counterpart in coordinating sign ordering and installation.

Known for her reliability and resourcefulness, Jennifer is an invaluable asset to her team, consistently providing support that enhances productivity and drives results. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the industry make her a key contributor to the continued success of the organizations she serves.

Jennifer currently resides in Lower Burrell with her two daughters.