ABOUT US
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP BUSINESSES SUCCEED,FAMILIES BELONG, AND COMMUNITIES PROSPER.
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
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
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
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
Meet Our Team
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lisa Hollis-Keene
Rental Specialist
Lisa joined T & L Properties in September of 2025 as our Rental Specialist. Before moving into the rental market, she spent over 20 years in the mortgage industry, giving her a deep understanding of the entire housing journey. When she is not working, she loves spending quality time with her grandkids & family and staying connected with the people around her. She is also passionate about being active within her local community.
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.
Maddie Morgan
Administrative Assistant
Maddie was hired in August of 2025 as our Administrative Assistant. Prior to arriving at T&L Properties, Maddie graduated from Highschool in May of 2024 where she was involved in everything under the sun from track, to wrestling, softball to football, even ventured into shop classes attaining her Welding and Auto Collision Repair certifications through DMACC. Maddie is currently in pre-requisites at DMACC for Nursing, she believes being at T&L Properties will help her with data entry in her future career. Maddie enjoys dirt track racing, spending time with her friends, and her beloved dog Piper.
