Intern Update: Rylie Manker

Intern Update: Rylie Manker

Accounting & Finance Intern, Rylie Manker, has spent her summer assisting with inventory audits and monthly financial forecasts. In addition to shadowing various budget, forecast, and financial review meetings, Rylie has also heped with internal audits related to delegation of authority, access controls, purchase order closures, and more. She has been involved in monthly close activities… More
Meet the Intern: Trent Marhanka

Meet the Intern: Trent Marhanka

Prairie State is excited to welcome back Trent Marhanka as the Facilities Intern this summer! This fall, Trent will return to Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville for his senior year studying business administration. In his free time, Trent plays in leagues for golf and softball. He also enjoys hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and watching Cardinals baseball. Trent has w… More
Meet the Intern: Lukas Ellis

Meet the Intern: Lukas Ellis

Prairie State is excited to welcome Lukas Ellis as an Electrical I/C Maintenance Intern this summer! Lukas will be entering his second year at Ranken Technical College this fall, where he studies electrical automation and control systems technology. In high school, he played basketball and baseball. Lukas was also an FFA officer. For the past four years, Lukas has worked on a family-owned … More
Meet the Intern: Joe Medley

Meet the Intern: Joe Medley

Prairie State is pleased to welcome Joe Medley as the Analytics & Insights Intern this summer! Joe will return to the University of Illinois (U of I) this fall for his senior year. He chose to study data science because he enjoys computer science and working with data. At U of I, Joe is involved in the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council. Joe’s past work experi… More
Meet the Intern: Mason Lucas

Meet the Intern: Mason Lucas

Prairie State is excited to welcome Mason Lucas as the Electrical I/C & Mechanical Maintenance Intern this summer! Mason will be a senior at Ranken Technical College this fall, where he studies industrial technology. He chose this major for its diversity; he’s learning about welding, hydraulics, facilities, mechanical, and electrical. Prior to this internship, Mason has been employed… More