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ABOUT US

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP BUSINESSES SUCCEED,
FAMILIES BELONG, AND COMMUNITIES PROSPER.

We offer the very best services in our field. We never settle for second best, and always have your satisfaction as our top priority. It’s who we are, and we are proud of it. 

Who We Are

Centrally based in Granger, Iowa, T&L Properties takes pride in our state-wide properties and personally own the space where you live...the place where you work. We endeavor to serve you and the Iowa communities that support us directly. We do this through service offerings, connections, and the provision of resources you need to succeed in your personal and professional lives.

Our History

T&L was started by Ted Oswald in November of 2002 with a portfolio of 28 multifamily properties and just over 500 units. Since then, we have grown into one of the premier management companies in Iowa and have expanded our portfolio to include office, retail, and storage space in addition to our multifamily offerings.

We Strive to Be a Good Local Iowa Business Partner

T&L is passionate about supporting our local Iowa communities through our business efforts. And we are committed to being a good business partner to all the Iowa communities we serve.

We hire locally - from Apartment Support Associates to Maintenance Staff - and work closely with local Iowa businesses and Chambers of Commerce. Our door is always open to discussing referral incentives for local businesses to refer employees to our properties.

Meet Our Team


Ted Oswald Portrait

TED OSWALD

President/Managing Member

Upon graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, I began my real estate career with Sheldahl and Associates. Within my first year I was promoted to the position of Operations Manager. Over the next 10 years in this position I operated and assisted in the development of over $100 million dollars' worth of real estate comprised of over 600 apartments, approximately 250,000 square feet of class A and B commercial office and retail space and over 20 executive residential subdivisions. Additionally, I was responsible for all financial aspects of the company including budgeting, reporting and lender negotiations.

After 11 years of employment with Sheldahl and Associates I left to become the Director of Operations of Newbury Management Company formerly known as Heartland Properties. I was directly responsible for the operations of over 2,500 residential rental units in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Additionally I operated approximately 50,000 Square feet of Class A commercial office space in West Des Moines.

From Newbury Management I had an opportunity to purchase for myself a 28 apartment properties located throughout Iowa values at over 15 million dollars in November 2002. As part of this transaction I started up a real estate brokerage and property management company. Since this original purchase I continue to grow my portfolio with the purchase of additional real estate assets throughout Central Iowa.
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PAT LEONARD

Vice President of Facilities

Pat Leonard manages the facilities management activities at T&L Properties, including managing the maintenance staff.

Pat started at T&L Properties in 2011. He has decades of experience in construction management, and previously owned his own construction company. His extensive knowledge allows T&L Properties to provide a premium level of facilities management, and the ability to customize our commercial spaces to suit almost any need.
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MIKE TOMICH

Maintenance Director

Mike joined T&L Properties in 2016. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Technology with emphasis on Manufacturing Engineering. Mike brings to T&L Properties 27+ years’ experience in maintenance, engineering, safety, and manufacturing working for various corporations in Iowa, Florida, Mississippi, and Missouri.

Mike is a certified Green Belt in Six Sigma as well as a trainer for NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety and Arc Flash) and has attended courses in NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), and has received OSHA 30 hour Construction training and will be using his experience with buildings and grounds systems, OSHA, and NFPA to assist T&L Properties as it grows within Iowa.
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ROBIN MORGAN

Operations Manager

Robin was hired in July of 2014 as a Rental Specialist, became our Compliance Specialist in July 2015, our Office Supervisor in June of 2016 and in May of 2020 accepted the position of Operations Manager. Prior to coming to T&L Properties, she spent 18 years in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management with various manufacturers and distributors. In June of 2014 she also finished her Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Kaplan University. Robin enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her children and family.
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CINDY LEINEN

Rental Specialist

Cindy joined T&L Properties in August of 2016, bringing with her over 30 years of Retail Management and Administrative experience. She is responsible for the day to day processing and approval of rental applications for our multi-family properties. Cindy enjoys spending time with family and friends and especially enjoys spending time with her 4 wonderful grandchildren.
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DANNELLE THOMPSON

Compliance Specialist

Dannelle joined T&L Properties in January of 2019. Prior to starting at T&L Properties Dannelle acquired her Associates Degree from DMACC. Prior to moving to Granger Dannelle worked at the Boone County Hospital for 12 years. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her husband and daughters. 
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Kendra Bassett

Accounting Specialist

Kendra joined T & L Properties in April 2021 as the Accounting Specialist. Kendra received her Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Business Administration – Finance from Grand View University. Kendra enjoys travel and trying new restaurants with friends and family.

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