New Hire Announcement: July’s Newest Hires

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LC - New Hire Announcement

Join us in welcoming our New Hires

Amara Calhoun

Amara Calhoun
Community Administrator,
Homecoming at The Preserve

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Where are you from?

Amara: I am from California, more specifically, Rancho Cucamonga.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Amara: I’m a huge foodie, so I love trying new foods, learning about the culture behind the food, and going to the beach.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Amara: An interesting fact about me is, I’ve been shot by a firework when I was in high school , oh and I just graduated college with a bachelor’s in hospitality management.
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Favorite book or movie?

Amara: My favorite movie is Ratatouille!

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Amara: I am excited to get to know everyone and learn more about the company.

I am most excited about being with a company that values their employees. It is great knowing that you always have someone there to support you every step of the way and that there are many opportunities for growth in the company.

Emily Jackson
Area Manager NV,
Regional – SoNev

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Where are you from?

Emily: I am from Cedar City, Utah.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Emily: I do a lot of fishing, hunting, and camping.
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Favorite book or movie?

Emily: My favorite movie is Age of Adeline.

Emily Jackson
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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Emily: The Longevity of their employees is really inspiring and something I hope I can be a part of.
Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson
Area Manager NV,
Regional – SoNev

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Where are you from?

Emily: I am from Cedar City, Utah.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Emily: I do a lot of fishing, hunting, and camping.
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Favorite book or movie?

Emily: My favorite movie is Age of Adeline.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Emily: The Longevity of their employees is really inspiring and something I hope I can be a part of.
Monica Jeter

Ryan Conrad
Portfolio Assistant Community Director,
Evergreen Park

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Where are you from?

Ryan: I grew up in Sacramento. Have also lived in Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, San Diego, and Seattle.

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Do you have any hobbies?

Ryan: Spending time with my dogs. I’m a car enthusiast (mostly German cars) I’m a basketball/football/baseball fan.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Ryan: I got married in February 2024 in Scotland. Wife and I are expecting our 1st child this December.
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Favorite book or movies?

Ryan: The Big Short.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Ryan: I’ve worked in property management since 2010, and as a community director since 2015. Before joining Lewis, I was searching for a long-term home and was very specific about my criteria for my next employer. What I love about Lewis is the culture of care. The company cares about running its assets properly, cares about its employees, and cares about its residents. This level of care can be seen in the condition of each property, the professionalism of the staff members, the positive online reviews from satisfied residents, and the benefits offered by Lewis that few if any competing property management companies offer.

Luz Jaramillo
Leasing Consultant,
Santa Barbara

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Where are you from?

Luz: I am from the Inland Empire.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Luz: I love to hike and do Yoga.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Luz: I have a 20-month-old babygirl and I love spending time with my family.
Luz Jaramillo
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Favorite book or movie?

Luz: All of the Twilight movies are my favs!!!

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Luz: The growth and the job opportunities to grow within with how much the company is growing/expanding! I’m excited to see the next upcoming projects Lewis has planned!
Luz Jaramillo

Luz Jaramillo
Leasing Consultant,
Santa Barbara

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Where are you from?

Luz: I am from the Inland Empire.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Luz: I love to hike and do Yoga.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Luz: I have a 20-month-old babygirl and I love spending time with my family.
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Favorite book or movie?

Luz: All of the Twilight movies are my favs!!!

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Luz: The growth and the job opportunities to grow within with how much the company is growing/expanding! I’m excited to see the next upcoming projects Lewis has planned!
Shane Soares

Shane Soares
Community Receptionist,
Homecoming at the Resort

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Where are you from?

Shane: I grew up in Arcadia, California.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Shane: I like listening to music, dancing, and hanging out with friends.
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Favorite book or movie?

Shane: My favorite book is White Fang or the Divergent book series. My favorite movie is The Departed and Batman.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Shane: I am the most excited to see how much I grow with the company.

Nicole Coulton
Seasonal Pool Attendant,
Evergreen Park

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Where are you from?

Nicole: I was born in San Jose, CA.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Nicole: I enjoy learning new crafts in my spare time. One of my favorite things to do is take the Amtrak to new places, because I can knit or crochet while I travel, and I really enjoy riding trains. The attached photo is of myself at a train station.
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Favorite book or movie?

Nicole: Two of my favorite movies are Gattaca and O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Science fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy are my favorite genres.

Nicole Coulton
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Nicole: I was a bartender for several years before moving away from the service industry to pursue other interests. I also enjoy martial arts and learning about environmental science, and I’m currently a student at Sacramento City College.
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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Nicole: Lewis has given me the opportunity to explore career opportunities that I may not have otherwise considered.
Nicole Coulton

Nicole Coulton
Seasonal Pool Attendant,
Evergreen Park

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Where are you from?

Nicole: I was born in San Jose, CA.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Nicole: I enjoy learning new crafts in my spare time. One of my favorite things to do is take the Amtrak to new places, because I can knit or crochet while I travel, and I really enjoy riding trains. The attached photo is of myself at a train station.
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Favorite book or movie?

Nicole: Two of my favorite movies are Gattaca and O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Science fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy are my favorite genres.

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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Nicole: I was a bartender for several years before moving away from the service industry to pursue other interests. I also enjoy martial arts and learning about environmental science, and I’m currently a student at Sacramento City College.
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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Nicole: Lewis has given me the opportunity to explore career opportunities that I may not have otherwise considered.
Joseph Allison

Joseph Allison
Accounting Clerk,
Corporate Office

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Where are you from?

Joseph: I am from Glendora, CA.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Joseph: I really enjoy baking and painting
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Joseph: I fell off a zipline once and can do cartwheels, handsprings, and roundoffs.
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Favorite book or movie?

Joseph: Riders of the Storm by John Densmore.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Joseph: Expanding my knowledge.

Alana Martinez
Leasing Consultant,
Evergreen Park

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Where are you from?

Alana: I was born in Reno, but I lived in a small country town for half of my life then moved to Reno for the rest of the time.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Alana: I enjoy cooking food and baking treats!
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Favorite book or movie?

Alana: I don’t really have a favorite scary movie but anything that is a scary movie!
Alana Martinez
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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Alana: I am so excited for the training, having an amazing team by my side, and most importantly all the upcoming opportunities!!
Alana Martinez

Alana Martinez
Leasing Consultant,
Evergreen Park

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Where are you from?

Alana: I was born in Reno, but I lived in a small country town for half of my life then moved to Reno for the rest of the time.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Alana: I enjoy cooking food and baking treats!
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Favorite book or movie?

Alana: I don’t really have a favorite scary movie but anything that is a scary movie!
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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Alana: I am so excited for the training, having an amazing team by my side, and most importantly all the upcoming opportunities!!
Jenni Bentley

Jenni Bentley
Community Director,
Evergreen Park

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Where are you from?

Jenni: I live in the East Bay area but been here in Sacramento since 1994.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Jenni: I love animals, I have horses, cows, dogs, and 2 exotic parrots that love to talk all day.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Jenni: My1st hobby is helping my mom with our farm in Brentwood (East Bay), 2nd is helping out with NCBR (Nor Cal Boxer Rescue) I have 3 boxers currently, so I help with fostering and transporting the fosters, lastly, I love camping and my newest hobby is Paddle Boarding on the lake almost every weekend with this heat.
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Favorite book or movie?

Jenni: My favorite movies are Secondhand Lions and Big Fish.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Jenni: I love how much support Lewis offers me and has made me feel welcome since the 1st day I started.

Jarod Poturalski
Leasing Consultant,
Carmel/Villa Capri

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Where are you from?

Jarod: I am from Los Angeles.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Jarod: I enjoy golf, snowboard, sports, and travel.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Jarod: I used to play poker professionally.
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Favorite book or movie?

Jarod: Autobiography of a Yogi & Shawshank Redemption.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Jarod: The family atmosphere and company structure.
Jarod Poturalski
Jarod Poturalski

Jarod Poturalski
Leasing Consultant,
Carmel/Villa Capri

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Where are you from?

Jarod: I am from Los Angeles.
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Do you have any hobbies?

Jarod: I enjoy golf, snowboard, sports, and travel.
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Any interesting facts about yourself?

Jarod: I used to play poker professionally.
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Favorite book or movie?

Jarod: Autobiography of a Yogi & Shawshank Redemption.

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What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

Jarod: The family atmosphere and company structure.
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