Thompson Thrift 2026 Stadlership Spotlight

Meet Ben! Ben is a Development Intern based in our Denver office in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He is currently pursuing his One-Year MBA at the University of Colorado Denver. This summer, Ben is looking forward to developing real world knowledge of the real estate development process by participating in project planning, zoning & entitlements, and site development activities to help grow both professionally and contribute to the community. While he is still learning what projects he’ll be supporting, he is excited by the opportunity to follow a development project through its entire lifecycle. Ben shared that what excites him most about Thompson Thrift is being part of a larger vision and helping transform a piece of land into a community where people want to live. During his time at CU Denver, Ben competed in the Mile High Sustainability Impact Challenge, where he and his partner earned 3rd place. Outside of work, Ben enjoys skiing, traveling, running, and boating. One fun fact about Ben is that he has crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat three times.

Meet Caroline! Caroline is a Preconstruction and Design Intern in our Indianapolis office. She is currently studying Design and Construction Integration at Purdue University and plans to graduate in Spring 2027. This summer, Caroline will be reviewing plans, creating RFPs, assisting in meetings, and supporting designs from conceptual plans through preconstruction. She is looking forward to learning about a different side of the company and building new relationships throughout the design team. Caroline chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s strong culture and commitment to both its team members and the communities it serves. She shared that she admires the passion and drive for excellence demonstrated across the organization and strives to embody those same values. At Purdue, Caroline is involved in Pi Beta Phi, Purdue Women in Construction, and Sigma Lambda Chi. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

Meet Sam! Sam is an East Land Acquisitions Intern based in our Indianapolis office. He is currently studying Finance and Real Estate at Indiana University and plans to graduate in May 2028. This summer, Sam is looking forward to learning more about careers in real estate and building relationships with the people at Thompson Thrift. Sam chose Thompson Thrift because of the strong reputation he heard about the company, along with the high character standards and positive culture shared by team members across the organization. At Indiana University, Sam is involved in the Real Estate Club and Greek Faith Life. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis, fishing, and golfing. One fun fact about Sam is that he has a twin brother.

Meet Mitchell! Mitchell is a Southeast Residential Development Intern working in the Indianapolis Office this summer. He is currently studying Finance and Real Estate at Indiana University and plans to graduate in 2028. This summer, Mitchell is looking forward to learning a new area of real estate and surrounding himself with people he can learn from throughout the internship experience. Mitchell chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s welcoming and supportive culture, along with the strong focus on teaching and developing interns through The Stadlership internship program. At Indiana University, Mitchell is involved in the IU Real Estate Club and the Real Estate Workshop. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, and playing basketball. One fun fact about Mitchell is that he has a passion for landscaping and lawn care.

Meet Luke! Luke is a Project Engineer Intern working with Thompson Thrift Construction in our Terre Haute office. He is currently studying Construction Management at Indiana State University and plans to graduate in May 2027. This summer, Luke is working on a project in Powder Springs, GA, where he will be assisting with RFIs, submittals, change orders, take-offs, and supporting the team wherever needed. He is looking forward to gaining hands-on experience and strengthening his understanding of blueprint reading. Luke chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s strong culture and commitment to living out its mission statement. At Indiana State, Luke is involved in Sigma Lambda Chi. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting and spending time outdoors. One fun fact about Luke is that he has a twin brother, but they look nothing alike.

Meet Lucee! Lucee is a Legal Intern based in our Terre Haute office. She is currently studying Human Resource Management with a minor in Business at Indiana University and plans to graduate in May 2029. This summer, Lucee will be assisting with Consulting Services Agreements, Notices of Liens, and project schedules while gaining a deeper understanding of how the legal team supports Thompson Thrift. She is looking forward to building connections across the company and learning more about the organization. Lucee chose Thompson Thrift because of the company’s strong reputation and commitment to serving the community through initiatives like TT Serve Days. At Indiana University, Lucee is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Outside of work, she enjoys going on walks, boating, and playing with her dogs. One fun fact about Lucee is that she has one older brother and one younger brother.