Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Property Management Services in Silicon Valley
Orchard Commercial has been a leader in commercial real estate property management in Northern California since 1973. Our team of Northern California locals combines deep market expertise with hands-on ownership experience to maximize property value for institutional investors and private clients. We specialize in comprehensive property management services including construction oversight, asset optimization, and tenant relations. With a heritage rooted in Silicon Valley's transformation from orchards to tech hubs, we maintain a boutique, white-glove approach while managing over 11 million square feet of commercial space.Our services extend to construction management, asset advisory, facilities maintenance, and leasing solutions, supported by 24/7 emergency response capabilities. Our team's decades of collective experience in property condition assessments, deferred maintenance analysis, and tenant improvement projects ensures optimal investment performance. We maintain affiliations with leading industry organizations and hold multiple professional designations including RPA, CPM, and CCIM. Our commitment to excellence has made us the largest privately-owned property management firm in the region.
Services
Property Management
Asset Management
Facilities Services
Leasing Solutions
Construction Oversight
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of Northern California commercial real estate expertise
- Boutique service with institutional-grade capabilities
- 24/7 emergency response for critical property needs
- Team holds RPA, CPM, and CCIM professional designations
- Affiliated with leading industry organizations including BOMA and ICSC
Associations and certifications
- BOMA
- LEED
- CCIM
- ICSC
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover all aspects of commercial real estate operations. We provide financial reporting, legal compliance coordination, site maintenance, and sustainability initiatives while maintaining 24/7 emergency response capabilities. Our local expertise ensures optimal tenant satisfaction and investment protection through regular building maintenance and prompt issue resolution.
Asset Management
Strategic asset management services focus on maximizing property value and investment returns. Our senior staff develops market positioning strategies, conducts due diligence assessments, and provides deferred maintenance analysis. We offer third-party asset management for joint ventures and deliver expert guidance on property repositioning and market demand capture through our deep Bay Area industry relationships.
Construction Management
Experienced construction management for tenant improvements and capital projects. Our team coordinates architectural consultants and contractors to deliver value-adding renovations. We manage extensive TI projects annually, handle product repositioning initiatives, and provide on-site supervision for building improvement projects while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Facilities Services
Through our affiliate All Bay Facilities, we offer efficient day-to-day maintenance solutions. Our skilled technicians provide cost-effective problem resolution, regular building upkeep, and preventive maintenance programs. This integrated approach reduces vendor call requirements while ensuring consistent service quality through our established team of light-duty maintenance professionals.
Leasing Solutions
Comprehensive leasing services with 30+ years of Silicon Valley expertise. We conduct market analysis, develop leasing strategies, and manage tenant improvement projects. Our services include lease documentation, facility improvement planning, and tenant acquisition through established relationships with local brokers and investors to maximize property occupancy and returns.
People
Elizabeth Lewis
Owner, Board Chair
Commercial real estate professional with 40+ years experience. Holds RPA designation from BOMA and CRE license. Served as Mayor of Atherton since 2008. Co-founded Orchard Commercial in 2000 and grew it into the largest privately-owned property management firm in Silicon Valley.
Byron Renfro
President, COO
Real estate executive with 20+ years at Orchard. LEED Accredited Professional and Wharton MBA graduate. Serves on NAIOP Silicon Valley board and was its 2018 President. Directs operational integration of all company services while providing investment analysis for clients.
Melissa Bowman
Vice President, Controller
35+ years real estate accounting expert with 28 years at Orchard. Specializes in tenant expense analysis and recovery. Developed employee benefits programs as firm quadrupled in size. Instructor of BOMA Accounting Course for property managers in Silicon Valley.
Katy Jessup
Vice President
Commercial property management professional with 30+ years experience, 19 at Orchard. Holds RPA and FMA designations from BOMA. Recognized by Silicon Valley Business Journal for property management excellence. Provides leadership training for emerging property managers.
Debbie Kaiser
Vice President
35+ years commercial property management experience with 13 years at Orchard. Holds RPA and FMA designations from BOMA. Serves on San Mateo County ACREM board and has held multiple presidential terms. Brings extensive experience from prior roles at major real estate firms.
Questions
What commercial property types do you manage?
We specialize in office buildings, life science facilities, industrial properties, and mixed-use developments across Northern California.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency response team handles critical property issues outside regular business hours.
How do you handle property maintenance?
Through our affiliate All Bay Facilities, we provide on-site maintenance technicians for efficient daily operations and preventive maintenance programs.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northern California with expertise in Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, and surrounding regions.
Can you assist with property acquisitions?
Yes, our due diligence services include property condition assessments and deferred maintenance analysis to support acquisition decisions.
How do you handle tenant improvements?
Our construction management team oversees tenant improvement projects with established architectural consultants and contractors to deliver value-adding renovations.
