Teams
Moody Younger
Experience
Moody Younger is Co-Managing Partner of Younger Partners, a full-service commercial real estate firm he co-founded with Kathy Permenter in 2012. He leads a team of more than 110 professionals and is responsible for the firm’s overall strategic direction and performance across its brokerage, property management, and investment operations.
With over 35 years of experience and more than 1,400 lease transactions totaling 8.1 million square feet, Moody is recognized as one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s most respected commercial real estate leaders. His prior leadership roles include tenures at CBRE, Trammell Crow Company, JLL, Grubb & Ellis, and Transwestern.
Moody also co-founded Younger Partners Investments in 2020 and Apricus Realty Capital in 2021—two affiliated platforms focused on value-driven real estate acquisitions across Texas and nationally.
In addition to his business leadership, Moody serves as Chair of the Fort Worth Cultural District Alliance (2025) and sits on the Fort Worth Mayor’s Urban Rail and Entertainment District Steering Committees. He is known for his collaborative leadership style, ethical standards, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals.
Associations
- Chair, Fort Worth Cultural District Alliance (2025)
- Fort Worth Mayor’s Urban Rail Committee – Member
- Fort Worth Entertainment District Steering Committee – Member
- Texas Tech University – Advisory Council, Rawls College of Business
- The Real Estate Council (TREC) – Member; Fight Night Chairman (2019)
- North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) – Member; Former Board Member
- Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) – Member
- Touchdown Club – Rise & Shine Run Chairman, 2008–2009
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Kathy Permenter, SIOR
Experience
Kathy Permenter is a motivated, personable business professional with more than three decades of experience in the commercial real estate industry. An original founder and co-managing partner of Younger Partners, Kathy has been involved with the company’s overall strategy, vision and growth since its start in April 2012 while continuing to deliver exceptional value for her own clients each day.
Kathy’s success in executing some of the most significant leases in the Dallas-Fort Worth region can be attributed to her years of transaction experience, CPA background and ability to execute creative solutions. Her leadership and insights have helped develop Younger Partners into a full-service commercial real estate firm with more than 100 employees and a management and leasing portfolio of over 12 million square feet of properties.
Prior to founding Younger Partners, Kathy held senior positions with Trammell Crow Company, Grubb & Ellis, and CBRE. In addition, she is an active Board Member for The Real Estate Council, a member of ICSC, as well as an Executive Board Member for NTCAR Hall of Fame.
M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University
B.B.A. from Texas Christian University
Associations
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- Texas Real Estate Commission – Licensed Broker
- North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) – Member, Past President and former Board of Directors, Hall of Fame and Stemmons Service Event Committees
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) – Member, Sponsor, Fireside Chat Mentor
- Real Estate Council (TREC) – Board of Directors
- My Possibilities – Board Member
- Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
Recognition
- Real Estate Forum – Commercial Real Estate Women of Influence
- DCEO Magazine – Power Broker, Dallas 500 Influential Business Leader, Best Commercial Real Estate Broker in Dallas
- Bisnow – Dallas Power Women Award
- Connect Texas – Women in Real Estate Award
- Dallas Business Journal – Heavy Hitter’s Award, Women in Business Honoree, 2017 Deal of the Year (Community Impact), Mentor at BizWomen Mentoring Monday
- NTCAR – 2019 Stemmons Service Award
- REDNews – Women’s Forum Speaker
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Trae Anderson
Experience
Trae Anderson is a Managing Principal with Younger Partners with over twenty years of real estate experience. Trae is responsible for marketing and leasing office buildings, netting large profits for clients and representing successful tenants. Trae’s persistent energy, owner’s mentality and in-depth market knowledge bring intangible value to his clients. Trae is very much a “hands-on agent” and he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves to accomplish his goals. Trae’s experience in challenging markets makes him valuable to clients by utilizing his unique creativity and non-traditional thinking to deliver results.
Prior to joining Younger Partners, Trae was a Senior Vice President at Grubb & Ellis Company. Before Grubb & Ellis, Trae spent two years with Dominus Commercial where he received the Top Producer Award and tripled leasing assignments. Trae began his real estate career at Corporate USA where he climbed the ladder from Associate to Executive Vice President. Prior to his real estate career, Trae was a professional fund raiser for the University of Oklahoma.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
University of Oklahoma
Associations
- 2005-2006, 2011-2012, 2019-2020 President
University of Oklahoma
Alumni Association – Dallas
Recognition
- DBJ Deal of the Year, Neighborhood Impact, 2017
- 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
DCEO Power Broker - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 Top Producer,
Younger Partners - 2013 Recipient University of
Oklahoma, Board of Regents - 2013 Recipient University of
Oklahoma, Board of Regents
Outstanding Alumni Award
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Carter T. Crow
Experience
Carter T. Crow is a well-regarded industry veteran and brings over 19 years of real estate experience to Younger Partners where is a Principal. Carter specializes in industrial and land investment sales, development and build-to-suits, industrial project leasing and tenant representation.
Prior to joining Younger Partners, Carter spent 12 years with Billingsley Company as Senior Vice President where he oversaw 4.2 million square feet of industrial properties and assisted with five build-to-suit projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Prior to Billingsley Company, Carter spent two years with Holt Lunsford Commercial leasing their industrial portfolio. Carter quickly achieved a high level of success by being recognized in the Dallas Business Journal’s “Real Estate Rookie of the Year” category. In the same year, Carter also scored the second largest deal of “Industrial Deals Closed”. Carter has also been named to the Commercial Real Estate “Heavy Hitters” list for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010.
B.S. from University of Arizona
Associations
- Member, North Texas Commercial Association of
Realtors (NTCAR) - Member, Texas Real Estate Council (TREC)
- Board Member, Cypress Waters Municipal Management District
Recognition
- Dallas Business Journal Rookie of the Year
- Dallas Business Journal Heavy Hitter
- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2010
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Sam G. Kartalis
Experience
Sam Kartalis became an executive on the Younger Partners team in 2017 following the acquisition of his former company, Novus Realty Advisors, LLC. After nearly 50 years in the business, he came with a wealth of talent for new business, project development, training, brokerage, property management, syndication, asset management and investments.
Sam’s career climb in commercial real estate began in 1974 at Henry S. Miller Co. where he rose from a team manager to a well-known partner and COO in the firm. Before leaving in 2014 to start Novus with other industry professionals, his name had already become synonymous with great leadership. Sam infused the full-service development, broker and investment firm with his strong work ethic, expertise, and attentiveness to client needs, making it an attractive fit for Younger Partners.
Associations
- Chief Engineer, Destroyers, US Navy Naval Officer
- General Manager, South America, Westinghouse Electric, Corp. Elevator Division
- GE Capital Retail Assets, Asset Manager, Texas & Oklahoma
- Travelers Insurance Retail Assets, Asset Manager, Texas & Oklahoma
- ULI Development Council President
- Texas Real Estate Council Board of Directors
- NTCAR Board of Directors/Treasurer
- NTCAR Instructor
- NAI Board of Directors
- Brookhaven College R.E. Instructor
- Weston Products Board of Directors
- Real Estate Council PAC Board of Directors
- Henry S. Miller Companies Board of Directors
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Greg Grainger
Experience
Greg Grainger, the Principal of Younger Partners Property Services, LLC, has an impressive 35-year track record, showcasing his expertise in overseeing property management services across a diverse range of real estate assets. As a leader, Greg’s influence plays a pivotal role in guaranteeing the overall success and high performance of the company’s property management services. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment make him an invaluable asset to the firm, ensuring clients receive top-tier service and unparalleled results.
Throughout his illustrious career, Greg has held key senior management positions at renowned firms like CBRE, Trammell Crow Company, JLL, and Colliers International. This rich and varied background has equipped him with insights and a profound understanding of the real estate industry.
Greg’s dedication to delivering outstanding property management services has been the cornerstone of his success. His ability to devise and implement effective strategies tailored to each property’s unique needs has garnered him recognition as an industry leader.
B.B.A. in Finance - University of Texas at Tyler
Associations
- CCIM© – Certified Commercial Investment Member
- CPM© – Certified Property Manager
- RPA© – Real Property Administrator
- Past Chairman of BOMI International
- Executive Committee Member, Building Owners and Managers Association
(BOMA) - Member, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
- Member, North Texas Commercial Association of
Realtors (NTCAR) - Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker
Recognition
- BOMA International Fellow
- Recognized as an industry leader in management services and education in property management