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Contessa Chessman
Senior Regional Director,
Corporate-SoCal

Where are you from?

I was born and raised right here in Orange County, and I’m still rooted there while raising my three teenage boys.

Do you have any hobbies?

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me in the gym, weight training, or spending time with friends and family. I also travel across the country cheering on one of my sons who plays basketball—my favorite season is basketball season!

Favorite Movie?

My go-to movies? The Italian Job and Grease (yes, I know—total throwbacks!).

What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

I’m most excited to join Lewis for the culture. Leading and developing people is what motivates me, and I love that Lewis shares that same passion.
Scott Wedeking
Scott Wedeking

Contessa Chessman
Senior Regional Director,
Corporate-SoCal

Where are you from?

I was born and raised right here in Orange County, and I’m still rooted there while raising my three teenage boys.

Do you have any hobbies?

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me in the gym, weight training, or spending time with friends and family. I also travel across the country cheering on one of my sons who plays basketball—my favorite season is basketball season!

Favorite Movie?

My go-to movies? The Italian Job and Grease (yes, I know—total throwbacks!).

What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

I’m most excited to join Lewis for the culture. Leading and developing people is what motivates me, and I love that Lewis shares that same passion.
Mallory Gonzalez

Misael Terriquez
Maintenance Technician,
Linden Court

Where are you from?

I am from San Bernardino, CA.

Do you have any hobbies?

My hobby is nature illustration and drawing dinosaurs.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

An interesting fact about me is that I started a skilled trade career earlier than most of my peers. I gained hands-on experience in property maintenance at the tender age of 17, which helped me secure this role of maintenance technician at Linden Court.

Favorite book?

My favorite book now is Sun and Steel by Yukio Mishima.

What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

I am most excited to learn more! The Lewis maintenance operation side tries their best to do everything in-house. So it makes me happy to know I’m going to be getting hands-on a lot of things. My maintenance supervisor, Gabriel Guillen, has a senior level of expertise, and I’m honored to work with such a veteran.

Ritesh Sharma
Groundskeeper,
Homecoming at Creekside

Where are you from?

I am from Fiji.

Do you have any hobbies?

I like to play basketball if it’s raining or cold, and I love to play Madden online.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

I am just an ordinary person who gets along with others.

Favorite movie?

I normally like to watch crime shows because they teach you what not to do..lol. JK.

What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

I am excited mostly by the co-workers with whom I work; everyone is friendly and helpful, which makes each day a good day, and I look forward to coming to work. Of course, moving up the position is what I am looking forward to in the future.
Joseph Harvey
Joseph Harvey

Ritesh Sharma
Groundskeeper,
Homecoming at Creekside

Where are you from?

I am from Fiji.

Do you have any hobbies?

I like to play basketball if it’s raining or cold, and I love to play Madden online.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

I am just an ordinary person who gets along with others.

Favorite movie?

I normally like to watch crime shows because they teach you what not to do..lol. JK.

What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

I am excited mostly by the co-workers with whom I work; everyone is friendly and helpful, which makes each day a good day, and I look forward to coming to work. Of course, moving up the position is what I am looking forward to in the future.
Mallory Gonzalez

William Solis
Maintenance Technician,
Sunscape

Where are you from?

I am from Fontana, CA.

Do you have any hobbies?

I play video games and go to rock concerts.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

An interesting fact is that I try to visit both China and Japan yearly, and have been to each country 4-5 times now.

What are you most excited about working at Lewis?

I am most excited about working at Lewis because of the tight-knit community of properties.
Feel free to check out our Open Positions on our career page here:
https://lewiscareers.com/open-positions/