Meet Our Interns: Summer 2019
Each summer, Rodgers welcomes a new cohort of ambitious students to join our team for a 11-week immersive internship program. From community building to integrating on real project teams, this intensive program gives 18 students a chance to be part of a real operations team in the field or in a supporting department.
Along with the day-to-day work experience, Rodgers’ interns participate in a community service activity, tour active construction project sites, attend team-building events, and conclude their intern experience with a presentation that lets each intern share what they’ve learned.
Rodgers’s 2019 Communications & Marketing intern Cameron Schlechty will introduce you to the 2019 Rodgers Intern Cohort as they work on their respective projects:
Bailey Barnett is a rising junior Civil Engineering major at NC State University. Barnett is a native of Charlotte and is in her first year as an intern with Rodgers. Barnett will be working in the Corporate Uplift at the 620 S Tryon St. project.
“During this internship I’m excited to experience first-hand the construction industry and watch projects come to life. I value being able to physically see a product of hard work and I think building infrastructure is a great example of that.”
Miller Boyd is a rising senior Construction Management major at UNC Charlotte. Boyd is a native of Charlotte and is in his second year as an intern with Rodgers, working at the Atrium Health Pineville project last summer. This summer, Boyd will be working in the Preconstruction department at the Rodgers corporate office.
“I am super excited to learn about and get first-hand experience in Preconstruction. After spending last year on a project, I am excited to see what the Preconstruction side of things is like to work in.”
Marshall Brady is a rising senior Economics major with a German Studies minor at Davidson College. Brady is a native of Charlotte and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Brady will be working within the IT department at the Rodgers corporate office.
“I am excited about learning the ins and outs of Construction Management as well as innovations within Rodgers.”
Cameron Brown is a rising sophomore Electrical Engineering major at NC State University. Brown is a Charlotte native and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Brown will be working at the Piedmont Community Charter School project in the field.
“By the end of this internship, I hope to gain a better understanding of a job within the construction industry. As a sophomore in college, I have yet to gain much experience, and am eager to gain that experience with Rodgers.”
Tanner Davis is a rising senior Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Tennessee. Davis is a native of Kings Mountain, NC and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Davis will be working on the football practice field project.
“What inspired me to seek a career in construction is the long history of construction in my family and the fact that I have been around job sites my entire life.”
Nick Doro is a rising junior Civil Engineering major at UNC Charlotte. Doro is a Charlotte native and is in his second year as an intern with Rodgers, working at the Central Piedmont Community College last summer. This summer, Doro will be returning to the CPCC project, working on the Merancas Campus in Huntersville.
“I am interested in construction due to my past position as a heavy equipment operator in the Marine Corps for four years.”
Roberto Fleming is a rising junior Civil Engineering major at NC State University. Fleming is a native of Monroe, NC and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Fleming will be working at Central Piedmont Community College’s Classroom Building at Charlottetowne and 5th.
“A goal that I hope to accomplish is learning the most possible in both the field and/or in the office. I want to broaden my knowledge of the construction industry.”
Aris Henrriquez is a rising junior Civil Engineering major at UNC Charlotte. Henrriquez is a Charlotte native and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Henrriquez will be working out of the Center City Office on a confidential project.
“I am excited to learn the building process and how we will incorporate being green as a construction company. Additionally, I want to learn the technology side and how it is used in construction.”
Evelyn Henrriquez is a rising junior Architectural Engineering major at NC AT&T University. Henrriquez is a Charlotte native and is in her second year as an intern with Rodgers, working on the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute II project last summer. This summer, Henrriquez will be working in the office at the Presbyterian Novant Health Hospital project.
“By the end of my internship I would like to have more knowledge of the responsibilities of a project manager.”
Luke Pajaro is a rising senior Construction Management major at East Carolina University. Pajaro is a native of Greenville, NC and is in his first year as an intern for Rodgers. Pajaro will be working at the ECU Life Science Building project in Greenville.
“I decided on a career in construction because I wanted the ability to work anywhere in the world and to learn skills that will be beneficial to me personally. I have had a dream to work in non-profit in bringing clean water to those in need and what better way to do so by eventually gaining the knowledge to oversee pipelines and facilities.”
Tanner Parrish is a rising senior Construction Management major at East Carolina University. Parrish is a native of Pfafftown, NC and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Parrish will be working in the office at the Winston-Salem State University Science Building project.
“I have always had a passion for building things and have always enjoyed working with others to complete a task.”
Cameron Mazikowski is a rising junior Civil Engineering major at NC State University. Maziowski is a native of Waxhaw, NC and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Maziowski will be working within the Virtual Design & Construction department at the Rodgers corporate office.
“What inspired me to seek a career in construction was my interest in architecture from a young age. Once I gained more knowledge in both math and physics throughout my studies, I figured construction was the perfect way to combine all the things I have a passion for.”
Taylor Miles is a rising junior Construction Management at East Carolina University. Miles is a native of Mooresville, NC and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Miles will be working at The Pines at Davidson project.
“I am most excited about witnessing first-hand how with resources and hard work combined can create an everlasting structure.”
Grant Reynolds is a graduate of Indiana University Southeast with a bachelor’s degree of Applied Health and Safety Science. Reynolds is a native of Lanesville, Indiana and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Reynolds will be working in the Safety department at the Rodgers corporate office.
“I took a few OSHA courses and fell in love with the idea of helping others complete a job while still being able to return home the way they came to work.”
Mason Smith is a rising senior Economics Major with a minor in IT at Clemson University. Smith is a native of Clemson, SC and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Smith will be working within the IT department at the Rodgers corporate office.
“Throughout my childhood, my grandfather used to own his own home-building company. I observed and grew to appreciate the work he did and have desired to work in the construction field since.”
Dillon Vaughan is a rising senior Construction Science and Management major at Clemson University. Vaughan is a native of Greenville, South Carolina and is in his third year as an intern with Rodgers, working at the Self Regional Hospital jobsite last summer. This summer, Vaughan will be working in the field at the South Minister Nursing and Assisted Living project.
“What inspired me to seek a career in construction was the opportunity to impact the community and see a well-finished project that will improve the lives of others.”
Chris Williams is a rising sophomore Construction Management major at Western Carolina University. Williams is a Charlotte native and is in his first year as an intern with Rodgers. Williams will be working in the field at Central Piedmont Community College.
“I am excited to be able to have a hands-on experience in working in the field at my jobsite this summer.”
Alex Wiitanen is a rising senior Construction Management major at Northern Michigan University. Wiitanen is a native of Mooresville, NC and is in his third year as an intern with Rodgers, working at the Abernethy Laurels project last summer. This summer, Wiitanen will be working in the office at the Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center OR Addition.
“I would like to accomplish a better understanding of the overall industry. I learn things about the industry in school but being in the field will help me learn more by having my own hands-on experience.”
To learn more about the Rodgers intern experience, visit our Careers Page.