The Johnson Group Welcomes 23 Interns

The Spotlight

Each year, The Johnson Group looks forward to welcoming college interns to join the teams at JDA, OTO, and ACA. The internship program was established as a commitment to building the pipeline of talent for entry-level positions within each of the companies.

This summer, we are thrilled to welcome another group of talented individuals to contribute to the continued growth and success of The Johnson Group. These students are coming to us from eleven different colleges and universities from as far as Ohio and Washington, DC and as near as down the street in Spartanburg.

This year’s program will bring social functions, professional development, and community service opportunities for both interns and team members across The Johnson Group. Be on the lookout for additional opportunities to participate in these efforts through SPARK in the coming weeks!

Here are a few of the responses we received when asking this summer’s interns what they are most looking forward to in their internship:

"I'm excited to step off of the academic sidelines and apply my studies to meaningful projects, and am humbled by the opportunity to do so under the guidance of an accomplished and respected team."

Austin Boyd, UNC Kenan-Flagler (MBA)

Industrial Real Estate Intern, JDA

"I am most excited to build upon my passion for real estate that I have discovered at W&L and apply it in a real world setting inside of a company as successful as OTO Development. I hope to gain insight into the hospitality industry and discover how the industry as a whole has responded to COVID-19 and what the future will look like on the other side of the pandemic."

Dean Johnson, Washington & Lee University

Real Estate Intern, OTO

"I am excited about the summer because I am thrilled to learn more about Finance in a professional environment. Additionally, all the academic and professional events I have been a part of this past year have been virtual only, so I am excited to interact with individuals outside of Zoom!"

Ali Floyd, University of North Carolina

Finance Intern, ACA

"I am excited to be part of an organization that has been making positive impacts in the country for decades. I am also excited to exchange ideas with and learn from interns coming from different backgrounds and walks of life."

Iyassu Kebede, Sewanee-The University of the South

Industrial Development Intern, JDA

"I am most excited to take my skills that I have learned in school and in the military and apply them to the professional environment. I think this is a fantastic opportunity for growth and improvement, and I'm most looking forward to seeing how my professional skills grow from the beginning to the end."

Christian Kamke, University of South Carolina-Upstate

Accounting Intern, ACA

"I am looking forward to meeting new people and gaining new insight about The Johnson Group!"

Ty'Keria Dawkins, Converse College

Accounting Intern, OTO/JDA

Additional articles in Issue 8, Summer 2021

Successful Tax Time at ACA

JDA Team Embraces Acquisition Strategy

Team Members’ Initiative Drives OTO Forward

Reflecting on our Growth