Baker Group has a record number of interns this summer, working across all business units and departments. Here’s a chance to get to know them:

Camden Johnson

Business Unit/Department: Technology
College: University of Northern Iowa
Year: Senior in fall of 2022
Major: Construction Management0
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa

Why did you pick Baker Group?
I picked Baker Group because of the people here and the culture. My last two summers I have been doing labor for a bridge crew, and I wanted to experience what vertical construction was like. I met some guys from Baker Group at my career fair, and I was really interested. After I did my interview, I was sold.

What are you looking forward to most about your internship?
I am looking forward to trying new things and meeting new people.

What do you hope to get out of your summer internship with Baker Group?
I hope to get a new set of skills that I can take with me back to school and into the rest of my career.

What are your future plans/goals?
I like to set my goals high. One day I am hoping to become the COO of a construction company.

Tell us about your family …
I have an older brother and a younger sister. My older brother works at Braun Intertek doing materials testing and my sister is in high school. My dad is a PM for Grimes Asphalt and my mom works in the legal department at Casey’s General Stores.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?
I am big into hunting and fishing and anything outdoors. I also play on a rec sand volleyball team.

What have you done for fun lately?
A couple weeks ago I went down to Kansas City for my friend’s bachelor party.

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? Why?
I would say my favorite place I have traveled to would be Breckenridge, Colorado. While I was there, I did a lot of hiking and whitewater rafting. I really like being outdoors.

How would your friends describe you?
They would describe me and fun, energetic and overconfident. I like to try everything even if there is a possibility for failure, and most of them see that as overconfidence.

Kennedey Reiling

Business Unit/Department: Electrical Detailing
College: Iowa State University
Year:  About to start my junior year
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa

Why did you pick Baker Group?
Leading up to the career fair at Iowa State, I was very interested in talking to Baker Group because of its core values and the experience I knew it could offer me. After to talking to the representatives at the career fair, I knew the opportunity was going to be amazing. Everything I was expecting from the conversation was what I expected and more. Baker Group cares about every employee. I knew I wanted to work at a company that welcomed me and gave me a great opportunity to advance my future career.

What are you looking forward to most about your internship?
I am excited to have a responsibility in a company that will push me to be a better engineer. I am looking forward to getting real-world experience. It is a great opportunity to give me hands-on experience and push me to practice my skills I have learned in classes.

What do you hope to get out of your summer internship with Baker Group?
I hope to build connections with other employees and get experience to improve myself as an engineer. I hope by the end of the summer I can feel confident in what tasks I must complete.

What are your future/goals?
My end goal is to work in controls, specifically the electrical side of controls and automation. I find this side of electrical engineering fascinating. I love to problem solve and improve various products.

Tell us about your family … 
I live in a family of five. I have two younger siblings, a brother who is 15 and a sister who is 12. We are very tight knit and enjoy spending time together. I am lucky to have such an amazing support system.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?
I love to be active. I grew up playing softball and volleyball, and I always kept myself busy. Now I enjoy playing sports or other games because of how I grew up. I also enjoy being outside when the weather is warm. I love to boat and be on the water.

What have you done for fun lately?
When I have a free weekend, I love to go to the lake and go boating. I grew up boating, tubing and skiing. I enjoy challenging myself to learn new tasks. Last summer I learned how to wake surf and slalom ski. I also really enjoy playing yard games, especially cornhole/bags. I am very competitive so playing games is something I love to do.

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? Why?
I would have to say my favorite place I have traveled is Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. My family and I drove to Myrtle Beach a couple of years ago for a vacation. It was a very long road trip, but we made stops in many tourist places, which made the drive go a lot faster. I also enjoy warm weather and hanging out on a beach.

How would your friends describe you?
I think my friends would describe me as a bubbly, outgoing friend who will also be there for them. I try to make everyone feel comfortable in a group setting.

Ethan Richards

Business Unit/Department: Accounting
College: Iowa State University
Year: Graduate in December
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Johnston, Iowa

Why did you pick Baker Group?
I worked here for a bit in the winter months and got to experience how great a work environment Baker Group is and how it strives to be another family for all its employees. I wanted to continue that experience but in another department.

What are you looking forward to most about your internship?
Experience, experience, experience. I want to learn as much as I can about accounting in the construction industry and looking at the private side of accounting.

What do you hope to get out of your summer internship with Baker Group?
Build connections with people here in the office full-time and with the other interns who are in other departments.

What are your future plans/goals?
Current plan is to finish my undergrad this fall then pursue my master’s degree and CPA certification.

Tell us about your family …
My brother is currently studying at DMU to become a physical therapist. My dad works here a Baker Group.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?
I’m a huge Star Wars and Marvel fan, so catching up on all the shows and movies they are putting out. Additionally, when it’s nice out, going on bike rides in Des Moines.

What have you done for fun lately?
Saw the new Doctor Strange movie and planning a bike ride with friends from college.

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? Why?
Cancun, because it was a trip I took with all my family, both close and extended. It was a great week away from school.

How would your friends describe you?
I would be described as someone who cares about whatever they put their mind to. Also, energetic