Van Meter Welcomes 2026 Summer Interns

What are you hoping to gain?

I hope to build on what I gained last summer and take on more impactful roles due to my prior knowledge. I am interested in improving efficiency on the job and continuing to strengthen relationships with customers.

Career goals

My long-term goal is to thrive in a face-paced environment where I can solve problems and contribute to large-scale success. Eventually, I would hope to take on a leadership role to lead others to do the same.

Fun fact

Likes to DJ

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience in a professional environment and to learn more about what makes Van Meter so successful. I also look forward to connecting with other interns along with the experienced professionals. 

Career goals

To grow within a company and take on new challenges over time to make an impact. Eventually I hope to take on leadership roles to contribute to a company's success.

Fun fact

Enjoys playing card games and being outside with her dogs.

What are you hoping to gain?

I hope to learn more about how a successful company operates day-to-day. I’m also looking forward to developing a better understanding of sales, customer relationships, and the electrical distribution industry while building relationships with the team at Van Meter. 

Career goals

To master operational skills and take a higher-up position where I develop management and leadership skills. I hope to work at a company that has similar values and long-term goals as me.

Fun fact

Enjoys boating and time outdoors with friends and family.

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands‑on experience applying what I’ve learned in class to real business problems. I want to build my technical skills, learn how data is used to support decision‑making and better understand how analytics creates value in a professional setting.

Career goals

To find a role that I genuinely enjoy, where I can work closely with others and feel like my work makes a meaningful impact. I want to contribute to a collaborative team and continue learning from the people around me.

Fun fact

Enjoys crafts and creative projects.

What are you hoping to gain?

Relationships with my new co-workers and valuable experience executing on a project for a real-world application.

Career goals

Work somewhere that excites me and somewhere where I get to work on interesting things. 

Fun fact

Enjoys golfing and reading

What are you hoping to gain?

To grow my professional network and develop strong project management skills while gaining hands-on experience in the industry.

Career goals

To grow into a project management role where I can lead projects, collaborate with teams and contribute to successful outcomes.

Fun fact

Enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and being with friends and family.

What are you hoping to gain?

A better grasp of the business world and a better idea of how a company operates. Additionally, I'm interested in exploring other jobs within business.

Career goals

To work for a company that prioritizes their employees and gives them a lot of opportunities to grow. I would enjoy working in any job in sales or marketing. 

Fun fact

Currently works in sales at Sun Tan City

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience in the industry and insight into how things operate in a real-world environment. I’m especially excited to build my problem-solving skills while learning how sales strategies and day-to-day operations come together to support business goals.

Career goals

To become a well-rounded professional, pursue work that I’m passionate about and be part of a community that makes a positive impact on others.

Fun fact

Enjoys staying active and watching new movies and TV shows.

What are you hoping to gain?

Skills and experience that will further me in my career

Career goals

To find a workplace with company culture that matches me. 

Fun fact

Enjoys hunting and fishing.

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience, meaningful connections and a stronger understanding of business operations and sales to prepare me for my future. 

Career goals

To pursue a career where I can become a business leader who invests in the people and community around me.

Fun fact

Enjoys playing golf, basketball and soccer.

What are you hoping to gain?

I want to put myself through challenges and be able to learn from them and grow.

Career goals

To become a sales rep in the technology industry.

Fun fact

Loves to crochet, paint, sew and be creative.

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience in a sales environment and a deeper understanding of customer relationships.

Career goals

To build a successful career in sales where I can continue building my sales skills.

Fun fact

Likes watching sports, spending time with friends and golfing.

What are you hoping to gain?

Real-world experience related to my major and a better understanding of how business operations and data are used in a professional setting.

Career goals

To build a career in business analytics where I can use data to support decision-making and improve business processes. I’m especially interested in roles that combine data analysis with operations or strategy.

Fun fact

Big hockey fan.

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience with data analysis and problem-solving to develop answers and draw conclusions. I also hope to make many connections along the way.

Career goals

To work in data analytics where I can apply my background knowledge of numbers to drawing important conclusions. 

Fun fact

Likes playing golf and watching sports.

What are you hoping to gain?

Insight into Design Engineering

Career goals

Complete my degree and find a stable job somewhere in eastern Iowa.

Fun fact

Enjoys fishing and playing basketball.

What are you hoping to gain?

An introduction to industrial controls and PLCs as well as experiencing my first true industry team.

Career goals

To work in controls or robotics.

Fun fact

Likes hiking and skiing

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience and a better understanding of how sales and operations work at Van Meter. I want to learn from mentors, build my industry knowledge and strengthen my team-building skills through real projects.

Career goals

Having a future leadership role in business.

Fun fact

Likes watching UFC.

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience in sales and a better understanding of how businesses connect with customers in real-world settings. I’m especially interested in learning how to build strong relationships, understand customer needs and provide solutions that create real value.

Career goals

To build a career in sales or marketing where I can work directly with people, develop long-term relationships and help drive business growth. I’m interested in roles that combine communication, strategy and problem-solving, with the opportunity to grow into a leadership position over time.

Fun fact

Likes to play golf and video games.

What are you hoping to gain?

Hands-on experience with industrial systems and automation while learning how engineering concepts are applied to real-world settings.

Career goals

To build a career in engineering by developing my technical skills, so I can contribute to innovative solutions for real-world problems.

Fun fact

Likes playing golf, pickleball, basketball and hockey.