At McGuire and Hester, investing in the next generation of industry professionals is an important part of who we are. This summer, we are excited to welcome a talented group of interns who bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn as they begin their journey with our team.
Throughout the summer, these interns will gain firsthand experience working alongside our team across a variety of disciplines, including operations, project management, estimating, engineering, marketing, human resources, and field operations. More than just observing, they will contribute to meaningful projects, build professional relationships, and develop skills that will help shape their future careers. As they explore the construction industry and experience the collaborative culture that defines McGuire and Hester, we look forward to the ideas, energy, and curiosity they bring to our organization.
Join us in welcoming the 2026 Summer Interns:
Welcome, Carson Lehman
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Happy Gilmore #1
Favorite Sports Team: Sacramento Kings
Favorite Candy: Reeses
Dream Vacation Destination: Patagonia Or the Swiss alps
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because of its strong reputation and the people who work here.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Chipotle
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Presidio Park in San Francisco
One item you can't live without: My phone, unfortunately
Welcome, Gerald Pacatte
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Sports Team: 49ers
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Dream Vacation Destination: Barcelona
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: During the info session at CSU Chico, they talked about how this company acts as a community and that is important to me.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Steak and Potatoes
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Oracle Park
One item you can't live without: Fishing Poles
Welcome, Joseph Navarrete
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Hangover
Favorite Sports Team: Dodgers
Favorite Candy: KitKats
Dream Vacation Destination: Brazil
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because of the warm welcome I received from the beginning and its amazing internship program.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Steak
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: San Jose
One item you can't live without: Dutch Bros
Welcome, Gustavo Alvarez
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Jeremiah Johnson
Favorite Sports Team: Real Madrid
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate
Dream Vacation Destination: Patagonia
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because it is a smaller company and this allows for the opportunity to learn more.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Chicken Mole
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Grizzly Peak
One item you can't live without: Coffee
Welcome, Jesse Calkin
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Ranch
Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Dream Vacation Destination: New Zealand
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because of their outstanding reputation known throughout the industry. Representatives from other companies spoke very highly of their work and I thought this would be a great place to expand my knowledge.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Steak and Eggs
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: The Russian River
One item you can't live without: My Water Bottle
Welcome, Oscar Quezada Lozano
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Sports Team: 49ers
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Watermelon
Dream Vacation Destination: Japan
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: The work environment seemed great and it looked like an overall excellent place to work.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Tamales
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: My favorite place in the bay area would probably be San Francisco
One item you can't live without: My Accordion
Welcome, Christian Grunt
Favorite Movie or TV Show: My favorite movies are Dune (2021) and its sequel from 2024.
Favorite Sports Team: I have always loved watching the Golden State Warriors.
Favorite Candy: Sour candy like Sour Patch Kids or Trader Joe’s Scandinavian Swimmers.
Dream Vacation Destination: I have never been to Europe but I would very much like to visit the mountains and beautiful cities of Switzerland one day.
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: What excited me about McGuire and Hester was the company culture and its ties to my home community.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Some form of noodles, probably ramen.
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: I love California redwoods so probably Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland Hills.
One item you can't live without: My earbuds because I always listen to music and podcasts while studying or doing work around the house.
Welcome, Jaxon Smith
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Guys Grocery Games
Favorite Sports Team: Giants
Favorite Candy: Nerd Gummy Clusters
Dream Vacation Destination: Italy
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because I wanted to learn more of what heavy civil construction was.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Steak
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Oracle Park
One item you can't live without: Family
Welcome, Alexis Olsen
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Hunger Games 1
Favorite Sports Team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite Candy: Nerd Gummy Clusters or Sour Patch Kids
Dream Vacation Destination: Maldives or Morocco
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because of the opportunity to work with a strong team where I could learn a lot of new skills.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Bolognese Pasta and Apples
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: San Francisco Pier
One item you can't live without: My Art Supplies
Welcome, Fermin Ramos
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Hunter x Hunter
Favorite Sports Team: Barcelona
Favorite Candy: Hershey (Almond)
Dream Vacation Destination: Italy or Japan
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester because I value a supportive work environment, and everyone here is always happy to support one another.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowl
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Estuary Soccer Park
One item you can't live without: Baptism Necklace
Welcome, Luis Mazariegos
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Mr. Nobody
Favorite Sports Team: California Golden Bears (Water Polo)
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids
Dream Vacation Destination: Hiking Machi Picchu in Peru
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I wanted to work with a team that has a massive footprint in Northern California's heavy civil infrastructure while maintaining a direct, collaborative culture. The fact that the company is 100% employee-owned tells me everyone on the team has skin in the game and cares about building things right.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: A double-chicken bowl with avocado, and rice from Pollo Loco
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: The peak of Mount Diablo on a clear day
One item you can't live without: A solid, beat-up tape measure
Welcome, Madison Anderson
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Closer
Favorite Sports Team: 49ers
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Dream Vacation Destination: Japan
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I've been inspired to follow in my dad's footsteps and I had such a great experience interning for McGuire and Hester last summer.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Steak and Sweet Potatoes
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: The Mission in SF
One item you can't live without: Earbuds
Welcome, Zach Schoen
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Favorite Sports Team: SF Giants
Favorite Candy: Swedish Fish
Dream Vacation Destination: Patagonia
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I wanted to work for a company thats help build many things I see in my neighborhood everyday.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: In-N-Out
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Grizzly Peak
One item you can't live without: My Car
Welcome, Rachel Fryer
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift
Favorite Sports Team: Ferrari F1
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Dream Vacation Destination: Japan
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I wanted to work for a company that values community, puts people first, and makes a point to give back.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Beef Tibs, Lamb Tibs, Kitfo, Ye Beg Wet and Ye Bere Alicha (Ethiopian Food)
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: The Japanese Gardens
One item you can't live without: My Airpods
Welcome, Jacob Dickie
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Favorite Movie: F1 and Favorite TV Show: Beef
Favorite Sports Team: NFL: 49ers and NBA: Trailblazers
Favorite Candy: Gummy Bears
Dream Vacation Destination: Okinawa Japan
Why did you choose McGuire and Hester?: I chose McGuire and Hester for its company reputation, good work environment, and culture.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
Favorite place in the Bay Area?: Levi's Stadium
One item you can't live without: GPS/Apple Maps
We are thrilled to have them on board and can’t wait to see all they accomplish this summer. Be sure to give them a warm McGuire and Hester welcome when you see them out in the field or around the office!
