2025 Stadlership Spotlight

Meet Sierra! Sierra is a Project Management Intern in our Terre Haute office, working on Verity in Vero Beach, FL. Sierra is studying Construction Management Technology at Purdue University, with a minor in Organizational Leadership. She is actively involved on campus as a member of Purdue Women in Construction, Sigma Lambda Chi, and the Purdue Paint Crew Advisory Board. This summer, Sierra is looking forward to getting to know the other interns and working closely with her team to complete punch walks, RFI’s and more. When asked what she loves about her role at Thompson Thrift, Sierra shared that she loves the culture and how her team members push her to succeed. In her free time, Sierra enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, boating, and spending time with friends and family.

Meet Lance! Lance is an Asset Management Intern based out of our Indianapolis office. He’s currently pursuing his MBA in Finance at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and will graduate in May 2026. This summer, Lance is excited to explore the world of asset management and identify opportunities to improve daily processes, including financial visualizations through PowerBI, and he is eager to apply his background in coding for financial markets to the real estate space. When asked what drew him to Thompson Thrift, Lance shared: “I’ve always had an interest in real estate thanks to my father. I got excited when I first saw the job posting, and after talking with Whitney and others, it sounded like a great place to be.” Outside of work, Lance enjoys snowboarding, coffee roasting, investing, and exercising. A fun fact about Lance is that he is the proud dad of two boys (ages 6 and 5) who dream of being superheroes.

Meet Adelynn! Adelynn is a Construction Accounting Intern based in our Terre Haute office, and she is currently studying Accounting at Butler University, graduating in May 2026. This summer, Adelynn is excited to gain hands-on experience in the accounting field and looks forward to learning and growing alongside the other Thompson Thrift interns. Adelynn chose Thompson Thrift because of the structured and well-developed Stadlership experience, and she appreciates the opportunity to receive real-world guidance in corporate accounting. At Butler, Adelynn is a member of Alpha Chi Omega and Beta Gamma Sigma, and is actively involved in student government, Cru, and works as a peer tutor for the Lacy School of Business. In her free time, she enjoys working out, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and taking her dogs for walks.

Meet Braxton! Braxton is a Construction Intern based in our Terre Haute office, working on The Junction at Rockledge in Rockledge, FL. Braxton is currently studying Construction Management at Indiana State University and will graduate in Spring 2026. This summer, Braxton is looking forward to gaining hands-on training that goes beyond what’s taught in the classroom. He’s excited to support the field team from the office and build practical experience in the field. Braxton chose Thompson Thrift after hearing great things from teammates and friends who’ve interned here and had meaningful experiences. Outside of Thompson Thrift, Braxton plays for the Indiana State football team and is involved in Sigma Lambda Chi and Happiness Bag. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing pickleball. A fun fact about Braxton—he has a German Shepherd who loves hiking.

Meet John! John is a Field Intern at Velara in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. John plans to graduate in May 2027 with a degree in Construction Management Technology from Purdue University, and he is pursuing a certificate in Entrepreneurship. This summer, John is looking forward to meeting his colleagues and gaining field experience in a warm and active jobsite environment. He’s excited to deepen his knowledge of the construction industry while contributing to a large-scale project. John chose Thompson Thrift because of the strong support system, great culture, and the opportunity to grow alongside a team that brings a positive attitude and energy every day. At Purdue, John is involved in the Flag Football Club, College Mentors for Kids, and Habitat for Humanity. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports and going to the gym. One fun fact about John is that he has four siblings, including three older sisters and a younger brother.

Meet Riley! Riley is a Field Intern with our Construction team, working on The Landing at Lemay in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is majoring in Construction Management at Colorado State University and will graduate in December 2025. This summer, Riley is looking forward to gaining new skills and making meaningful connections with the team onsite. While he’s still getting familiar with his day-to-day responsibilities, he is excited to build hands-on experience in the residential and multifamily construction space. Riley chose Thompson Thrift because he was drawn to the company’s culture and wanted to dive deeper into the world of multifamily development. At CSU, Riley has been a member of the Colorado State University Concrete Competition Team for two years. In his free time, he enjoys skiing and golfing. One fun fact about Riley is that he has an identical twin.

Meet Ian! Ian is a Field Intern with our Thompson Thrift Construction team, working at Stack at Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He’s majoring in Construction Management Technology at Purdue University with a minor in Real Estate and is set to graduate in May 2026. This summer, Ian is working on the early stages of construction—including foundations, site development, MEP, and carpentry. He’s looking forward to applying what he’s learned in the classroom, taking on more responsibility, and learning firsthand by working closely with subcontractors and the project team. Ian is returning for his second summer with Thompson Thrift, drawn back by the team-first culture and the opportunity to be treated as a valuable contributor on-site. He appreciates being trusted with real responsibilities that deepen his understanding of the full construction process. At Purdue, Ian plays Club Baseball and in his free time, he enjoys golfing, woodworking, and music. One fun fact about Ian is that he and a friend are ranked 52nd in Super Mario multiplayer speedrunning.

Meet Dylan! Dylan is a Development Intern with our Southeast Development team, working out of the Indianapolis office. Dylan is majoring in Finance with a minor in Real Estate at Purdue University and will graduate in May 2027. He was selected to be part of Purdue’s Business Opportunity Program (BOP), serves as Secretary of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Dylan chose Thompson Thrift because he wanted to be part of a company where he could grow, contribute to real projects, and gain experience that makes an impact on communities. He appreciates the value Thompson Thrift places on service and the meaningful work given to interns. In his free time, Dylan enjoys traveling, working out, and playing video games. One fun fact about Dylan is that he knows how to juggle.

Meet Chloe! Chloe is a Preconstruction and Design Intern working out of our Indianapolis office. She’s majoring in Design and Construction Integration at Purdue University and will graduate in May 2026. This summer, Chloe is looking forward to gaining insight into the behind-the-scenes processes that help a large organization operate efficiently, and she’s eager to explore how design and preconstruction work together to bring projects to life. Chloe chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s strong values and reputation—she was excited to take on a role that would offer a new and unique experience from her past internships. At Purdue, Chloe serves as President of Student Council/Ambassadors, Vice President of NAHB, Vice President of Sigma Lambda Chi, and is a Teaching Assistant for Construction Management courses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys spending time outside, reading, music surfing, and playing lots of golf.

Meet Jack! Jack is an intern with the Asset Management and Capital Markets teams, working out of our Indianapolis office. He’s studying Finance and Real Estate at Indiana University Bloomington and will graduate in May 2027. This summer, Jack is supporting the team on debt financing solutions and other key projects. He’s especially looking forward to working in the office environment, meeting people from different departments, and gaining a well-rounded understanding of Thompson Thrift’s operations. Jack chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s outstanding reputation in the community and the opportunity to learn from a respected team in the industry. At IU, Jack is Co-President of the Real Estate Club, a member of the Commercial Real Estate Workshop, Phi Gamma Delta, and serves on the judicial board for the Interfraternity Council. Outside of work and school, he enjoys golfing, wake surfing, and is currently learning guitar.

Meet Caden! Caden is a Construction Project Engineer Intern working on Heritage on Hover in Longmont, Colorado, and based out of our Denver office. Caden is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at Colorado State University, with plans to graduate in Fall 2026. Caden is looking forward to making meaningful connections at Thompson Thrift and contributing to projects that provide homes and positively impact lives. He was drawn to Thompson Thrift for its flexibility and the accommodating approach the team took during the placement process. At CSU, Caden is involved with AGC/CCA and takes part in various intramural leagues with friends. His favorite hobby is playing soccer, a sport he’s loved since he was four years old. A fun fact about Caden—his birthday is on Leap Day (February 29), so he gets a real birthday only once every four years.

Meet Ethan! Ethan is a Field Intern with Thompson Thrift Construction, working on Heritage on Hover in Longmont, Colorado. He’s majoring in Construction Management Technology at Purdue University with minors in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Real Estate and will graduate in May 2027. This summer, Ethan is assisting the project team by tracking subcontractor head counts and performance, supporting safety and quality control efforts, and helping maintain a clean and organized jobsite. He’s excited to learn what it takes to run a successful project day-to-day and see the collaboration between project management staff and field teams in action. Ethan chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s values and the way those are reflected in The Stadlership experience. He was drawn to both the hands-on construction learning and the chance to work for a company that values its people and the communities it serves. At Purdue, Ethan is involved in the Associated General Contractors Club (AGC), Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX), and Salt Company. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and participating in intramural sports. One fun fact about Ethan is that he knows how to juggle.