About us

Chris Mehl is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of West Coast Maintenence (WCM), a luxury hotel cleaning specialist providing overnight housekeeping support to Five Star Forbes, Five Diamond AAA, and Michelin recognized hospitality properties throughout Southern California.

With over 40 years of experience in the building services and facilities industry—and more than 20 years dedicated to luxury hospitality environments—Chris brings a hands on, operationally grounded approach to leadership. His career began in the field, where he built and operated a successful service company, developing a deep understanding of safety, compliance, and the detailed execution required in high profile properties.
Chris is deeply committed to creating lifelong relationships with each clent, viewing every partnership as a long term collaboration rather than a transactional service. Under his leadership, West Coast Maintenance focuses on developing highly trained cleaning teams, establishing consistent, property specific standards, and aligning closely with each hotel’s brand expectations and housekeeping culture.
Known for his passion for perfection and attention to detail, Chris emphasizes mastery of both Front of House and Back of House cleaning guidelines, ensuring that presentation, discretion, and operational flow are never compromised. Safety and compliance remain central to his philosophy, with WCM operating under strict OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and Health Department requirements.
Chris fosters a culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement—empowering teams to uphold luxury standards while adapting to the evolving needs of each property. His leadership continues to position West Coast Maintenance as a trusted overnight cleaning partner for hotels that demand excellence, consistency, and a relationship driven approach to service.

Paul Cuevas, Business Development Manager, with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, operations, and business development, brings a deep understanding of Forbes Five‑Star and AAA Five Diamond standards. His background includes leadership roles and participation on two Five‑Star/Five Diamond hotel opening management teams, combining sales, service excellence, and operational expertise. Known for discretion, attention to detail, and a service‑driven mindset, he delivers exceptional cleaning and property care services tailored to high‑end residences, luxury hotels, boutique resorts, and premier business environments.

Ulises Aparicio, Vice President of Operations, brings over 20 years of experience leading overnight cleaning operations for luxury hotels. He is dedicated to precision, reliability, and delivering flawless environments that meet the highest standards of high-end hospitality.

Bilingual and detail-driven, Ulises is known for strong leadership, hands-on oversight, and seamless coordination with hotel partners. Trusted for discretion and consistency, he plays a key role in protecting each property’s brand and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.