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We're Benchmark Real Estate Partners, real estate investment, development and management firm focused on Commercial and Multifamily projects primarily in the western United States.
Benchmark's mission is to create and manage specially curated properties that foster community and improve the quality of people's lives while achieving investment goals. We are "hands on" operators and handle all aspects of the investment cycle in-house. Benchmark's unique experience in a diverse portfolio from acquisitions and rehabilitation/repositioning to land development and ground-up construction, has proven success.
MEET THE TEAM
BARNEY ALDRIDGE
Managing Partner
successful entrepreneur in real estate for almost twenty-five years. Starting in 1992, Mr. Aldridge bought, developed, renovated, and sold multiple homes, duplexes, office buildings and apartment communities throughout California and Colorado. In parallel to his development endeavors, Mr. Aldridge founded the successful mortgage company, Benchmark Lending, Inc., in 1995 and sold it in 2008.
With more than eight major real estate projects completed, Aldridge has consistently shown a commitment to community building and financial return. He maintains strong relationships within the development industry in Northern California and beyond.
Aldridge Development continues to grow and the success of his most recent development, The Barlow in Sonoma County, has accelerated the vision he holds for creating quality real estate for the communities they serve.
HETHER HOLTER
Accounting Director
Partner
Hether leads Benchmarks comprehensive accounting and finance efforts.  She has more than 17 years of experience serving as a consultant to a number of complex businesses and has 15 years of experience working alongside Mr. Aldridge handling the full range of financial matters and accounting for our portfolio of properties.  Hether  is a graduate of University of California, San Diego.
YOLANDA MATHEW
Operations Director
Partner
Yolanda has over 16 years of experience in commercial and residential Property Management, and has worked closely with development teams in the construction and renovation of large scale housing and shopping center projects. Working alongside Mr. Aldridge for 9 years, Yolanda has been tasked with creating and implementing procedures curated for the unique dynamics required by each project.