Our Story

Black Gate Partners represents the evolution of a shared sense of friendship, community, and partnership in founders, Kevin James, Micha Bitton, and Tim Maly. The company is loosely rooted in Kevin and Micha’s sixth-grade elementary class where their lifelong friendship started. Out of that friendship, through the twists and turns of their early careers and following independent and unique accomplishments across the country, Micha ended up back in the Midwest to join Kevin at the helm of a flourishing retail-focused brokerage business he started in 1999. Thus began the inevitable partnership and with the addition of Tim in early 2012, a deeply rooted friendship evolved into a passion filled and purposeful team whose hard work and drive led to the creation of Black Gate Partners.

​Our Culture

We are relentless in our drive to deliver real and creative solutions to our clients and investors. With a sense of purpose and creativity, we are deeply invested in their success. Whether you are an institutional investor, a large developer, or national retailer, you need smart, creative retail expertise with local insights. Black Gate is committed to supporting your growth as an innovative and invested partner for you and your business.

Our People

Kevin James, CCIM
Principal
614 358.2082
kjames@goblackgate.com

Kevin James, CCIM
Asset Management & Construction, Principal
614 358.2082
kjames@goblackgate.com

Micha Bitton
Director of Acquisitions, Principal
614 358.2086
mbitton@goblackgate.com

Tim Maly
Director of Brokerage, Principal
614 358.2089
tmaly@goblackgate.com

Brian Frantz
Controller
614 358.2085
bfrantz@goblackgate.com

Sterling Krout
Acquisitions Associate
614 358.2087
skrout@goblackgate.com

Sam Meredith
Leasing Associate
614 321.9815
smeredith@goblackgate.com

Brian Frantz
Controller
614 358.2085
bfrantz@goblackgate.com

Sam Meredith
Leasing & Sales Associate
614 321.9815
smeredith@goblackgate.com