This summer, eight interns have joined the marketing, real estate, engineering and land development departments to contribute their unique perspectives and skill sets, while enriching Barron Collier Companies’ (BCC) strategic goals of building a culture of ongoing improvement, innovation and excellence.
Barron Collier Companies’ interns gain valuable corporate experience through hands-on projects, mentorship, and professional development, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
“It is valuable to have an internship program which provides intensive educational experiences for students in understanding the workplace as it relates to their concentrated major,” said Jamie Thompson, HR Director.
Jack Currence, Connor Poirier, Nick Erhardt and Noah Kang are shadowing the development, operations and finance departments, gaining practical skills in property acquisition, commercial real estate management and financial and strategic decision-making. The four bring unique commitment, enthusiasm, and drive to understand and contribute to the company’s development projects.
“I was drawn to Barron Collier Companies because of personal relationships; however, my interest grew dramatically as I learned about the company’s history and the extensive collection of assets under management,” said Poirier.
Marketing interns Grace Conover and Lionisia Calmo, are contributing to branding initiatives, digital marketing efforts, and content creation while participating in strategic meetings. Grace is a recent Ave Maria University graduate in Communications. Her prior role as a Welcome Center Community Representative in Ave Maria helped her to establish connections within the corporate company. Lionisia, a senior at Immokalee High School, joined through the company’s partnership with the Immokalee Foundation to enhance her understanding of communication strategies and professional development at BCC and other corporations.
Andy Travieso is a current civil engineering student at Florida Gulf Coast University and has been gaining a variety of insight from our Peninsula engineers. Andy is passionate about BCC’s development projects, particularly Ave Maria. He aims to explore different aspects of civil engineering within the company to determine his future career path.
Excited about the prospect of fieldwork and surveying, Devin Vogel has joined BCC’s land development team to enhance her technical skills and understanding of the company’s role in responsible land use and the vital steps needed to ensure planning and execution of successful real estate developments. Inspired by her father, Jason Vogel, Vice President of the Ave Maria Utility Company, she is eager to explore the various branches of the company when carving her introductory path into the land development industry.
By fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth for its interns, BCC looks forward to spending the remainder of the summer learning from these eight young professionals as they navigate their industry interests and contribute to the trend of cultivating the next generation of our community’s leaders.