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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Expert Commercial Property Management in Santa Clara, CA
Orchard Commercial has been a trusted leader in commercial real estate property management in Silicon Valley since 1973. Founded as Orchard Properties, we transformed from a regional developer of office and industrial spaces into the largest privately-owned property management firm in Northern California. Our team of seasoned professionals combines deep local market knowledge with a hands-on approach to deliver exceptional service in asset management, construction oversight, facilities maintenance, and leasing. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships with institutional investors, private clients, and tenants through integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. With over 45 years of experience managing 139 buildings and 11 million square feet, we leverage our regional expertise to maximize property value while maintaining a boutique, white-glove service model. Our leadership team includes industry-recognized professionals with decades of experience in real estate accounting, tenant relations, legal compliance, and sustainability initiatives.We maintain affiliations with key industry organizations like BOMA and NAIOP, ensuring our practices align with the highest standards in commercial real estate management. Our 24/7 emergency response team and affiliate partnerships, such as All Bay Facilities, enable us to provide comprehensive, cost-effective solutions for day-to-day operations and capital improvement projects. Through strategic repositioning of properties like 2665 North First Street and 525 University Avenue, we demonstrate our ability to transform underperforming assets into thriving business communities. Our legacy of innovation, combined with our founders' values of hard work and honesty, continues to drive our success in protecting and growing commercial real estate investments across the Bay Area.
Services
Property Management
Asset Management
Facilities Services
Leasing
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of commercial real estate experience in Silicon Valley
- Our team includes BOMA-certified professionals with deep local market knowledge
- We provide comprehensive services from construction to accounting under one roof
- Our 24/7 emergency response team ensures property safety and tenant satisfaction
- We maintain long-term relationships with institutional investors and private clients
What people say
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Services
Property Management
Orchard Commercial provides comprehensive property management services for commercial real estate portfolios. Our team handles day-to-day operations, tenant relations, financial reporting, and legal compliance while maintaining properties to the highest standards. We combine local market expertise with hands-on oversight to maximize asset value and tenant satisfaction across office, life science, and industrial properties in Northern California.
Asset Management
Our asset management services focus on optimizing returns and minimizing risks for commercial real estate investments. We develop strategic plans for property positioning, market analysis, and financial forecasting while coordinating with consultants and contractors to ensure optimal property performance. Our team provides due diligence support and helps clients make informed decisions about acquisitions and capital improvements.
Facilities Services
Through our affiliate All Bay Facilities, we offer efficient day-to-day maintenance solutions for commercial properties. Our skilled technicians handle routine repairs, HVAC maintenance, and emergency response while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality. This integrated approach ensures consistent service delivery and fosters positive tenant relationships through prompt, reliable facility operations.
Leasing
We provide full-service leasing solutions including market analysis, marketing strategies, and lease documentation. Our experienced team helps clients attract quality tenants through effective property positioning and marketing while managing tenant improvements and lease negotiations. We leverage our extensive broker relationships and local market knowledge to maximize occupancy rates and rental income.
Construction Management
Our construction management services oversee tenant improvements and capital building projects from planning to completion. We coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure quality execution while maintaining budget and schedule controls. This includes managing repositioning projects that transform underperforming assets into competitive properties that attract credit tenants in Silicon Valley's dynamic market.
People
Elizabeth Lewis
Owner, Board Chair
Elizabeth Lewis has over 35 years of commercial real estate experience, starting as a leasing agent before co-founding Orchard Commercial in 2000. She holds the RPA designation from BOMA and a current CRE license, serving as Mayor of Atherton since 2008. Her leadership has grown the company into the largest privately-owned property management firm in Silicon Valley.
Byron Renfro
President, COO
Byron Renfro brings 20+ years of real estate experience to his role as COO, directing leasing and value analysis. With an MBA from Wharton and LEED accreditation, he serves on NAIOP's board and led its Silicon Valley chapter as President in 2018. He coordinates operational integration across all Orchard services.
Melissa Bowman
Vice President, Controller
Melissa Bowman has 35+ years of real estate accounting experience, including 28 years at Orchard Commercial. She manages financial operations while developing employee benefits programs as the firm quadrupled in size. She also teaches BOMA's accounting course, training the next generation of property managers in Silicon Valley.
Katy Jessup
Vice President
Katy Jessup has 30+ years of commercial property management experience, with 19 years at Orchard Commercial. Holding RPA and FMA designations from BOMA, she has served on its Silicon Valley board for over a decade and received recognition from the Silicon Valley Business Journal for her management expertise.
Debbie Kaiser
Vice President
Debbie Kaiser brings 35+ years of commercial property management experience to Orchard Commercial. With both RPA and FMA designations from BOMA, she has served on ACREM's board for 20+ years, including multiple terms as president, overseeing teams across multiple office locations.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Orchard Commercial offer?
We provide comprehensive property management, asset management, facilities services, leasing, and construction management for office, life science, and industrial properties across Northern California.
How long has Orchard Commercial been in business?
Our history dates back to 1973 as Orchard Properties, with the current Orchard Commercial entity established in 2000 following acquisition of the property management division.
What areas do you serve for property management?
We specialize in commercial real estate management throughout the Bay Area, including Silicon Valley and Northern California markets.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency response services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for property issues to ensure tenant safety and minimize operational disruptions across our managed portfolio.
How does Orchard Commercial add value to real estate investments?
We combine local market expertise with hands-on management to optimize property performance through strategic repositioning, proactive maintenance, and tenant retention strategies that maximize returns.
