Clay Mote is a Principal at RetailUnion Partners, a Dallas-based retail real estate advisory firm and member of the X Team Retail Advisors network. With a career spanning over two decades, Clay has established himself as a leading expert in national tenant representation and large-format retail leasing. He began his real estate career at The Weitzman Group, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1996. In 2000, he co-founded Venture Commercial Real Estate, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s tenant representation services.
Throughout his career, Clay has led significant rollout strategies for major retailers, including serving as the master broker for Gander Mountain across eight states, Orchard Supply in Florida, and Northern Tool + Equipment nationwide for over a decade. He has also managed large and junior box dispositions for brands like Albertsons, Office Depot, Toys “R” Us, and Sears across Texas . Recognized for his contributions to the industry, Clay was named among D Magazine’s 2024 Power Brokers, highlighting his influence in the Dallas-Fort Worth commercial real estate market.
