Catalyst Property Group Selected to Join X Team Retail Advisors

Overland Park, Kansas

– February 17, 2026 –

X Team Retail Advisors, a national platform comprised of more than 400 retail real estate specialists across nearly 50 markets in the U.S. and Canada, announced that Catalyst Property Group has been selected to join its growing affiliate network.

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Catalyst Property Group is a retail-focused commercial real estate advisory firm serving retailers, developers, landlords, and investors throughout the Midwest. Founded in 2025 by Jonny Lefko, Jeff Berg, and Mark McConahay, the firm specializes in retail brokerage, investment sales, and strategic advisory services across high-growth and established submarkets.

The addition of Catalyst strengthens X Team’s presence in the Midwest and reinforces the platform’s continued strategy of aligning with entrepreneurial, market-dominant retail specialists in key regional markets.
“Catalyst Property Group represents exactly the type of leadership-driven, retail-focused firm we seek as affiliate partners,” said Dave Cheatham, President of X Team Retail Advisors. “Their deep understanding of the Kansas City market, combined with a collaborative and data-driven approach, enhances our ability to deliver seamless service to retailers and property owners nationwide.”

“Joining X Team allows us to expand our reach while remaining deeply committed to our Kansas City roots,” said Jonny Lefko, Co-Founder of Catalyst Property Group. “Access to a national platform of retail specialists strengthens our ability to serve clients with broader market intelligence, retailer relationships, and coordinated execution strategies. We’re excited to align with a network that shares our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and long-term partnership.”

Through the affiliation, Catalyst Property Group will gain access to X Team’s National Retailer Services platform, enabling the firm to provide clients with enhanced site selection capabilities, national rollout coordination, lease restructuring strategies, and integrated advisory services across multiple markets.
With Catalyst’s addition, X Team Retail Advisors continues to expand its footprint with carefully selected retail advisory firms that combine local market expertise with a collaborative national network.

 

About X Team Retail Advisors
X Team Retail Advisors comprises more than 400 retail real estate affiliate specialists located in nearly 50 markets across the U.S. and Canada, unified into one dynamic, collaborative organization. X Team affiliates have completed hundreds of retail assignments for many of the world’s premier retail brands. X Team’s National Retailer Services solution provides research, site selection, lease execution, portfolio strategy, and development advisory services for retailers on a national and regional basis.

 

 

About Catalyst Property Group

Founded in 2025, Catalyst Property Group unites experienced real estate professionals with a shared vision of innovation and excellence. By focusing primarily on retail, multifamily, and investment properties, we aim to create lasting partnerships that drive success and growth in multiple Midwest markets.

Corporate Contact

Jody Stringer
COO/Controller
jody@catapg.com
816-668-4925

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Marketing Contact

Alex Stack
Senior Director, Marketing
alex@catapg.com
712-574-9529

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Business Opportunities Contact

Jeff Berg
Founding Partner
jeff@catapg.com
816-769-5996

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OTHER CATALYST TEAM MEMBERS

Jonny Lefko
Founding Partner
jonny@catapg.com
913-972-6387

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Mark McConahay
Founding Partner
mark@catapg.com
816-916-3270

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Heather Blacketer
Senior Director, Retail
heather@catapg.com
816-665-4663

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Wendy Brand
Senior Director, Retail
wendy@catapg.com
913-269-5556

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Kayla Gilchrist
Senior Director, Retail
kayla@catapg.com
316-616-4080

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Alli Ramsey
Senior Director, Retail
alli@catapg.com
402-926-6200

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Brayden Graham
Senior Director, Multi-Family
brayden@catapg.com
913-213-7141

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Kyle Winston
Senior Director, Retail
kyle@catapg.com
913-375-8254

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