Richard Hurtado maintains seamless operations as the Business Manager at The Enclave at Homecoming at Terra Vista. Outside of work, he channels his creativity as an accomplished guitarist while dedicating himself to fatherhood. Read below to discover how Richard’s discipline and diverse passions have shaped his path to success.
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
What drew you to working at Lewis?
Easily, the culture. Prior to working with Lewis, I moved into the Del Mar Apartments in 2020, and my leasing consultant at the time was Justin Vasquez (current Community Director at Green Valley Apartments in Chino Hills). As someone who has spent much of my career in sales, Justin surprised me by making the application, move-in, and consulting processes so simple that it was a no-brainer to relocate to Del Mar. He told me all about the culture Lewis had to offer and even urged me to apply, so I asked him about his job at the time because I liked his professionalism and wonderful attitude. Before I knew it, I was working as a leasing consultant at Terra Vista Apartments.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Interacting with residents at the communities I’ve worked at and meeting individuals within Lewis. Lewis hires fantastic and talented individuals, making it simple to network and build partnerships within the organization. Another significant aspect of my work that I really like is interacting with the residents. The ability to network with people outside of work or meet others who share similar interests makes the job much more enjoyable. It is one thing to be able to go above and beyond for your residents & community, but it means more to me to be acknowledged by some of your favorites at the community, and that is what motivates me to keep improving.
What do you like to do in your free time?
What do you like to do in your free time?
What’s your most recent proudest achievement?
One of my biggest personal achievements recently was being invited by Live Nation for the country band I play in to open up for country artist Walker Hayes in Boston, Massachusetts. It was an all-expense paid trip to travel, stay, eat and perform a sold-out show at the Leader Bank Pavilion, the largest venue I’ve ever played in my music career.
What values guide your career path?
What values guide your career path?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s quote ‘It takes less time to do a thing right than it does to explain why you did it wrong’ perfectly captures Richard’s approach to both his career and life, as he believes that integrity is paramount to maintaining the trust and respect that form the foundation of all meaningful relationships. Whether you’d like to celebrate his musical journey, commend his dedication as a father, or share your own insights on how continuous learning has shaped your path, Richard would love to hear from you. Reach out to him directly at Richard.Hurtado@LewisMC.com.
Rosie Lewis is the Corporate Marketing Manager at The Lewis Group of Companies. A Claremont native who enjoys hiking, yoga, and developing her green thumb, Rosie also appreciates quality alone time.