BUILD SMART, LIVE HEALTHY, BE HAPPY
A Real Estate Investment and Development Company Centered on Accountability, Integrity, and Sustainability
ABOUT US
Touchstone Communities is a San Diego-based real estate investment and land development company. We take pride in planning and building distinguished residential and mixed-use communities throughout California and we are committed to integrating sustainable and health conscious principles into each of our communities that create more desirable places to live, work, and play.
Touchstone’s expertise includes acquiring, entitling, and developing master-planned communities that include cutting edge home designs, retail shopping centers, office and professional buildings, apartment complexes, recreational amenities, and regional infrastructure.
Touchstone’s mission is to improve the lives of the American family one community at a time. Through smart and sustainable planning, we strive to bring health conscious principles to each of our communities. We believe this mission leads to the creation of desirable environments, higher property values for all residents, and a place that residents are proud to call home.
Leadership
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Kerry Garza Founder & President
Kerry Garza founded Touchstone Communities in 2000 with the goal of developing attractive and sustainable communities that enrich the lives of each family member by providing a vast array of amenities and a true ‘neighborhood’ atmosphere. With more than 32 years of experience in land development and the creation and construction of over 35,000 homes and several million square feet of commercial buildings, Kerry understands the desires of each neighborhood and creates perfectly adapted and eco-friendly sanctuaries.
Prior to forming Touchstone Communities, Kerry led major real estate development firms such as EastLake Development, Shea Homes, SunCal Companies, and Starwood Development. He created and managed many projects with budgets over $250 million that included major infrastructure such as highways, sewer treatment plants, water pump stations, fire stations, and environmental mitigation and preservation.
Kerry has built a prestigious company – known for its expertise, integrity and credibility with award-winning and sustainable projects across California. Kerry’s commitment to quality and his attention to detail have created a reputation for being an exceptional developer and partner.
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Addison Garza Executive Vice President
As the Company’s Executive Vice President and leader of the acquisition team, Addison’s expertise lies in the sourcing, analyzing and acquiring of unique development opportunities to create the foundation for appealing residential and mixed-use communities. He has over 10 years of experience working in the Real Estate Industry and has managed over $100 million of complex acquisition, entitlement, and development budgets. While he primarily focuses on the financing aspects of potential real estate investments, Addison also manages corporate tasks and supervises all aspects of current projects. He has developed a deep insight of Southern California’s residential real estate market and his vision for long-term success is clearly articulated through his oversight of operational processes and the Company’s sustainable and organic growth strategy.
Addison holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate from San Diego State University and has completed an exchange program in International Relations at the prestigious Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
WHAT WE DO
Land Acquisition, Community Planning and Entitlement, Land Development
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Land Acquisition
Through extensive research and due diligence, we source investments that reflect our mission of creating people-first communities
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Community Planning and Entitlement
After working with the community and local governments, we utilize our expertise to create a plan that reflects the values of our company
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Land Development
We develop the vision into a reality by shaping the land, building infrastructure, parks, and amenities and selecting high quality builders to vertically complete the vision
See Our Work
Park Circle
Valley Center, CA
Park Circle is a horizontal mixed-use master-planned community in the heart of Valley Center, CA. Located in North San Diego County, Valley Center offers residents an escape to clean air, highly rated schools, walking and biking trails, and great weather. All while still being a short commute to employment centers. Park Circle is designed in the classic American Heritage style with a variety of amenities and home types that will accommodate all buyers.
