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Meet the Intern: Dan Vaeth

Prairie State is excited to welcome Dan Vaeth as our Mechanical Engineering Intern this summer. Dan is originally from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He is attending Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), where he is studying mechanical engineering. He will graduate later this year, after completing his fall semester. When asked why he chose this field, Dan said he had a h… More

Meet the Intern: Miley Brunner

Prairie State is excited to welcome Miley Brunner as our Data Analytics Intern this summer. Miley is from Shiloh, Illinois. She is studying computer science the University of Illinois (U of I), where she will begin her sophomore year this fall. Miley chose to study computer science because she feels that it is a perfect mix of math, analytics, and creativity. She says, “It intrigued me how th… More

Meet the Intern: Chance Nuernberger

Prairie State is excited to welcome Chance Nuernberger as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Chance is from Marissa, Illinois. He will return to Southwestern Illinois College this fall, where he is studying industrial electricity. He chose this major because of his longtime interest in how to do electrical work. Previously, Chance has worked in the warehouse at Zanders Sporting Goods. He… More

Meet the Intern: Chandler Rhodes

Prairie State is excited to welcome Chandler Rhodes as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Chandler is from Coulterville, Illinois. He is attending Southwestern Illinois College, where he studies industrial electricity. He chose this degree because he likes the risk involved in electrical work, and the field provides job security. Chandler has previously worked at Zanders Sporting Goods a… More

Meet the Intern: Tim Richardson

Prairie State is excited to welcome Tim Richardson as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Tim is originally from Belleville, Illinois. He recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Industrial Technologies. He chose this path because of his interest in mechanics, design, and problem solving. Tim has previous work experience as the Maintenance Intern at Red Bud Industrie… More