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Most Recent NCEL Internship Program Winners:

NCEL has awarded $425,500 to 280 interns since 1999!
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2022 NCEL Interns -- NCEL awarded $40,000 to 20 winners out of 28 applicants:
  • Jackson Amann, Global Business Leadership, St. John’s University.  Mentor: Mary Anderson, Viking Electric
  • Adam Anderson, Electrical Construction Design and Management, Dunwoody College of Technology. Mentor: Edward Studniski, Ayres Associates
  • Steven Bell, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Mentor: Thomas Stegge, Xcel Energy
  • Abby Bellig, Accounting/Financial Planning, University of Minnesota Duluth. Mentor: Josh Rostollan, ALLETE/MN Power
  • Jason Coyle, Engineering Physics, University of Minnesota Duluth. Mentor: Adam Moren, ALLETE/MN Power
  • Kaden Danburg, Energy Technology, Lake Area Technical College. Mentor: Erik Fladhammer, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Alexander Hatanpaa, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth. Mentor: Carrie Ryan, Minnesota Power
  • Ethan Hill, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Mentor: Chris Punt, Connexus Energy
  • Maveric Kalenberg, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Mentor: Cody Anderson, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Macy Krueger, Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University. Mentor: Tyler Mitchell, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Jackson Lalim, Marketing, Minnesota State University Mankato. Mentor: Jeff Stagg, Viking Electric
  • Evan Malone, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota- Duluth. Mentor: Edward Studniski, Ayres Associates
  • Evan Pederson, Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota. Mentor: Aaron Demuth, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Zachery Raveling, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth. Mentor: Daniel Paulson, Paulson & Clark Engineering
  • Jake Ridgley, Engineering, South Dakota State University. Mentor: Adam Frericks, States Manufacturing
  • John Ridgley, Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota State University. Mentor: Adam Frericks, States Manufacturing
  • Josh Sandberg, Electrical Engineering, Bethel University. Mentor: Phil Myers, Collins Electric Company
  • Cody Schneider, Mathematics, College of Saint Scholastica. Mentor: Vinnie Surges, Minnesota Power
  • Noah Scott, Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota State University. Mentor: Stu Schreurs, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Benjamin Watts, Architectural Engineering-Lighting and Electrical Design, Penn State University. Mentor: Chad Korby, HGA
​​2021 NCEL Interns -- NCEL awarded $36,000 to 18 winners out of 18 applicants:​
  • Sarah Aman, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Gabe Kainz, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Logan Ballis, Physics & Mathematics, Hamline University.  Mentor: Matt Myers, ECSI – Div. of Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Madeline Bauer, Marketing & Communication Studies, University of Wisconsin - River Falls.  Mentor: Mary Anderson, Viking Electric
  • Steven Bell, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Michael Jensen, Xcel Energy
  • Raymond Daly, Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota.  Mentor: Dan Fox, Gausman & Moore Associates, Inc.
  • Zoe Finkelson, Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University.  Mentor: Joe Wetternach, HGA
  • Colleen Halverson, Accounting & Finance, University of Minnesota – Duluth.  Mentor: Rhonda Olson, ALLETE Clean Energy
  • Preston Hart, Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University.  Mentor: Alli Hought, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Luke Hebert, Computer Science, Minnesota State University-Moorhead.  Mentor: Tim Peterson, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Philip Kuechenmeister, Energy Technology, Lake Area Technical College.  Mentor: Gary Wellnitz, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Parker Messerli, Energy Operations, Lake Area Technical College.  Mentor: Erik Fladhammer, Otter Tail Power Co
  • Sarah Profico, Human Resources Management, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: Renee Cunningham, Xcel Energy
  • Isaac Sachse, Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University.  Mentor: Chris Punt, Connexus Energy
  • Sydney Steffen, Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota.  Mentor: Asko Rajaniemi, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Zach Thom, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Duluth.  Mentor: Chris Punt, Connexus Energy.
  • Nathan Visser, Energy Technology, Lake Area Technical College.  Mentor: Gary Wellnitz, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Cole Wilson, Architectural Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering.  Mentor: Eric Prihoda, Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Zakary Zwiers, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Tyler Mitchell, Otter Tail Power Co.

2020 NCEL Interns -- NCEL awarded $30,000 to 15 winners out of 15 applicants:
  • Mariah Ahrndt, Business Management, Concordia College.  Mentor:  Korwin Johnson, Agralite Electric Cooperative.
  • Logan Ballis, Physics & Mathematics, Hamline University.  Mentor: Matt Myers, ECSI – Div. of Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Joscelyne Gonzalez, Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Stuart Schreurs, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Evan Hakamaki, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Electrical Engineering.  Mentor: Jared Newton, Connexus Energy.
  • Preston Hart, Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University.  Mentor: Aaron Demuth, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Alec Johnson, Finance & Accounting, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Courtney Young, Xcel Energy.
  • Sherry Johnson, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Duluth.  Mentor: Gabe Kainz, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Ross Kirby, Electrical Engineering, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: Shawn Bagley, Xcel Energy.
  • Amber Noah, Biology & Environmental Science, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.  Mentor: Christine Ball, Xcel Energy.
  • Hunter Schroetlin, Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota.  Mentor: Maverick Thompson, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Komi Toviawou, Electrical Engineering, St. Cloud State University.  Mentor: Michael Garrels, Xcel Energy.
  • Cole Wilson, Architectural Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering.  Mentor: Evan Connor, Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Alexander Wolseth, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Lahn Suhn, Xcel Energy.
  • Sean Zafft, Energy Operations, Lake Area Technical College.  Mentor: Erik Faldhammer, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Zakary Zwiers, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Asko Rajaniemi, Otter Tail Power Co.

2019 NCEL Interns -- NCEL awarded $40,000 to 20 winners out of 20 applicants:   
  • Nicholas Arand, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois – Champaign.  Mentor: Jason Ritchie, Bloomington Electric Co.
  • Wyatt Blinkhorn, Business Management, University of Kansas.  Mentor: Tyler Sadek, Parsons Electric Corp.
  • Gabriella Brune, Electrical Construction, Dunwoody College of Technology.  Mentor: John Reber, Egan Company
  • Joseph Costa, Business Management, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: Jason McGrath, Viking Electric Supply
  • Alexander Endreson, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Rod Jensen, Otter Tail Power
  • Anders Hellem, Construction Project Management, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Lauren Mann, Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Aeron Jahr, Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University.  Mentor: Jesse Tomford, Otter Tail Power
  • Sheryl Johnson, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Duluth.  Mentor: Gabe Kainz, Otter Tail Power
  • Jared Knutson, Electrical Lineman, Minnesota State – Wadena.  Mentor: Tom Hoffman, Agralite Electric Cooperative
  • Chad Korby, Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University.  Mentor: Michael Woodson, HGA
  • Brett Larson, Business Administration, University of Wisconsin – Stout.  Mentor: Brett Wilson, Viking Electric Supply
  • Pamela Meighan, Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University.  Mentor: Michael Woodson, HGA
  • Ray Munsterman, Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Stuart Schreurs, Otter Tail Power
  • Nathan Plagge, Energy Technology & Robotics, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor:  Gary Wellnitz, Otter Tail Power
  • Rayver Sherod, Heavy Equipment Operator, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor: Dan Oakes, Otter Tail Power
  • Chris Schieffer, Construction Management, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Mentor: Kevin Colvard, Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Isaiah Soucy, Energy Operations & Technology, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor: Erik Fladhammer, Otter Tail Power
  • Dorothy Stevens, Marketing & Sales, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.  Mentor: Timothy Hawkins, Viking Electric Supply
  • Cole Wilson, Architectural Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering.  Mentor: Evan Connor, Hunt Electric Corp.
  • Noah Wleczyk, Marketing, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.  Mentor: Tim Hoida, Viking Electric Supply

2018 NCEL Interns -- NCEL awarded $36,000 to 24 winners out of 24 applicants:   
  • Ryan Billings, University of Minnesota.  Mentor: Zac Tschida, Xcel Energy
  • Wyatt Blinkhorn, University of Kansas.  Mentor: Bill Olson, Parsons Electric
  • Emre Can, University of Wisconsin – Madison.  Mentor: Scott Storrar, Xcel Energy
  • Kelly Carlson, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: Robert Thompson, Xcel Energy
  • Sean Coyle, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor: Gary Wellnite, Otter Tail Power
  • Ebenezer Dadson, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: James West, Xcel Energy
  • Joshua Drews, Minnesota State University – Mankato.  Mentor: Paul Liveringhouse, Egan Company
  • Kyja Flisrand, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor: Dan Oakes, Otter Tail Power
  • Matthew Gandsey, Minnesota State – Wadena.  Mentor: Thomas Hoffman, Agralite Electric Cooperative
  • Samuel Gagnon, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Travis Johnson, Xcel Energy
  • Evan Hagen, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor: Erik Fladhammer, Otter Tail Power
  • Tyler Jorgenson, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Toby Johnson, Otter Tail Power
  • Sina Kassaw, University of Minnesota – Duluth.  Mentor: Dave Blume, Gausman & Moore
  • Dylan Kohl, St. Cloud State University.  Mentor:  Josh Gutzman, Xcel Energy
  • Tyler Krussow, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Les Wolf, Xcel Energy
  • Mackenzie McMillan, University of North Dakota.  Mentor: Jesse Tomford, Otter Tail Power
  • Carol Mikhael, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: Jason Epeseth, Xcel Energy
  • Kameron Mollard, Lake Area Technical Institute.  Mentor: Erik Fladhammer, Otter Tail Power
  • Eric Reddy, University of St. Thomas.  Mentor: Daniel Pendar, Xcel Energy
  • Jordan Redmond, St. Cloud State University.  Mentor: Sarah Murray, Viking Electric Supply
  • Jacob Robinson, South Dakota State University.  Mentor: Stu Schreurs, Otter Tail Power
  • Allie Stellpflug, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Sarah Murray, Viking Electric Supply
  • Chee Tey, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  Mentor: Gabriel Kainz, Otter Tail Power
  • Christopher Randall Weberg, North Dakota State University.  Mentor: Nicholas Ekren, Xcel Energy

2017 NCEL Interns -- NCEL awarded $22,500 to 15 winners out of 15 applicants:  
  • Timothy Auth, University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Mentor:  Scott Storrar, Xcel Energy
  • Garrett Bembenek, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.  Mentor:  John Grimm, Xcel Energy
  • Adam Breunig, University of Wisconsin-Stout.  Mentor:  Sarah Murray, Viking Electric Supply
  • Taylor Georgeson, North Dakota State University.  Mentor:  Jeff McKeever, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Bryce Gilbertson, St. Cloud State University.  Mentor:  Sarah Murray, Viking Electric Supply
  • Jacob Gutzmann, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.  Mentor:  Michael Jensen, Xcel Energy
  • Tyler Jorgenson, South Dakota State University.  Mentor:  Toby Johnson, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Marshall Lang, Dunwoody College of Technology.  Mentor:  Mark Bell, Egan Company
  • Casey Neameyer, North Dakota State University.  Mentor:  Brady Wolden, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Brent Neuhardt, North Dakota State University.  Mentor:  Jesse Tomford, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Emily Neumann, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.  Mentor:  John Grimm, Xcel Energy
  • Travis Northway, Dunwoody College of Technology.  Mentor:  Mark Bell, Egan Company
  • Katarina Reller, University of North Dakota.  Mentor:  Kyle Frigaard, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Jacob Robinson, South Dakota State University.  Stu Schreurs, Otter Tail Power Co.
  • Matthew Schuster, University of North Dakota.  Mentor:  Tori Pausch, Otter Tail Power Co. 

2016 NCEL Interns --  NCEL awarded $21,000 to 14 winners out of 18 applicants:
  • Andrew Allen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - Mentor: Toby Johnson, Otter Tail Power Company
  • Mitchell Andreasen, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Mentor: Adam Reyzer, Xcel Energy
  • Garrett Bembenek, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Mentor: John Grimm, Xcel Energy
  • Jacob Gutzmann, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Mentor: Michael Jensen, Xcel Energy
  • Joshua Gutzmann, University of St. Thomas - Mentor: Jason Espeseth, Xcel Energy
  • Kellen Metling, St. John's University - Mentor: Janet Watson-Hays, Werner Electric Supply
  • Chase Monger, St. John's University - Mentor: Jeff Starkman, ElectroTech
  • Emily Neumann, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Mentor: John Grimm, Xcel Energy
  • Erich Nollan, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Mentor: Michael Jensen, Xcel Energy
  • Allison Oyos, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Mentor: John Axelson, Hunt Electric Corporation
  • Matthew Schuster, North Dakota State University - Mentor: Tori Pausch, Otter Tail Power Company
  • Alexander Shafer, Missouri University of Science & Technology - Mentor: Tom Rasmusson, Otter Tail Power Company
  • Megan Spitzer, University of North Dakota - Mentor: Gabriel Kainz, Otter Tail Power Company
  • Aaron Thompson, Bemidji State University - Mentor: Scott Gunderson, Otter Tail Power Company

NCEL Internship Program started in 1999 -- Thanks for our NCEL members' support!
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