Trae joined the ownership group of Williams-Keepers LLC in 2007. His career in taxation began in 1992 and includes four years as the principal of Lorts Group LLC. Trae specializes in taxation and business consulting and also provides business valuation and litigation support services.

Trae graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from the University of Missouri. He earned a designation as a Certified Valuation Analyst in 1999 and served as an adjunct faculty member at William Woods University for two years. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Construction Service Team.

Trae is a member of the Jefferson City Rotary West and previously served as a board member and treasurer. He is a board member of the Jefferson City Area YMCA, a past board member of River City Habitat for Humanity, and a past chairman of the board of the Jefferson City Rape and Abuse Crisis Service.

Trae is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants.