Southgate and TLR & Associates Commercial Real Estate have formed a new commercial, industrial and residential real estate and development brokerage firm named Southgate Realty Partners LLC. Timothy L. Ryan joined Southgate Corporation as Broker/Sales Manager, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in land acquisition and in the retail industry as well as residential and commercial property management.

"The combination of TLR and Southgate's individual strengths, existing partnerships and expertise is powerful," per Ryan. "This partnership will create one of the Central Ohio's premiere real estate development, brokerage and management firms, which can go head-to-head with a lot of larger companies. Best of all, the real estate consumers in our market will benefit from the resources that we will offer."

TLR & Associates Commercial Real Estate was established as a commercial real estate brokerage firm in 1981. TLR & Associates specializes in retail site selection, zoning and governmental approvals, market studies and site package requirements. TLR & Associates has been a trusted commercial brokerage firm utilized by national retail chains such as Aldi Food Markets, Rite Aid, Lowes, Walgreen, White Castle, Discount Drug Mart, Thornton Oil and DeBartolo Property Group.

According to Robert O'Neill, President of Southgate Corporation, "In today's real estate market, those firms that can offer a full arsenal of services have a distinct competitive advantage. Adding TLR & Associates' brokerage capabilities to our proven track record in real estate development is mutually beneficial to both companies.

Southgate Corporation and Southgate Realty Partners LLC with their professional staff are here to complete each undertaking with professionalism and fulfill the needs of each client with determination and
commitment to excellence of developing, constructing, and managing affordable, quality housing.