Dallas-based Younger Partners expanded its full-service commercial real estate platform with a dedicated focus on retail services. The firm hired Steven Grant as managing director of retail brokerage to lead the new division.
“Steven brings more than 20 years of experience across investment, brokerage, leasing and development, with a strong focus on retail and an owner’s mindset,” said Younger Partners Co-Managing Director Moody Younger. “He will lead the growth of the firm’s retail brokerage division, leveraging his background in acquisitions, leasing strategy and value creation. His role will complement the initiatives of our affiliated Younger Partners Investments (YPI).”
YPI launched in 2020 under the leadership of Managing Director Micah Ashford. YPI focuses on retail acquisition of retail investment properties across Texas. YPI’s portfolio includes 1.4 million square feet of retail properties.
Prior to joining Younger Partners, Grant founded SLG Commercial in 2017, a Dallas-Fort Worth-based firm focused on acquiring, operating and repositioning value-add shopping centers.
“Expanding a service line is never about meeting market demand; it starts with the right people,” said Younger Partners Co-Managing Partner Kathy Permenter. “Steven brings a deep understanding of the retail landscape, as well as a perspective that aligns with how we serve our clients. His experience, leadership and entrepreneurial mindset make him the ideal person to build and grow our retail platform.”
The expansion of retail brokerage builds on Younger Partners’ continued growth, following the launch of its industrial platform in fall 2025. The company was founded in 2012 as a full-service commercial real estate firm providing investment, leasing and management services to investors and tenants across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Over the years, the firm expanded its capabilities to include the acquisition and disposition of land, office, industrial and retail properties.
The new retail service line will initially focus on tenant representation and landlord leasing. Services include strategic site selection, market analysis and lease negotiations for national and regional brands, curated marketing, merchandising strategies and tenant mix optimization for shopping centers and urban assets. Advisory services for the acquisition and disposition of retail properties could follow, depending upon client goals, Younger said.
