APAC Mississippi/Tennessee welcomed its 2026 summer interns during the Intern Welcome Summit on Wednesday, May 27th. At our headquarters in Richland, MS, we gave the students an early look at the people, purpose and priorities that will shape their experience this summer.
The summit introduced interns to APAC Mississippi/Tennessee, CRH and Americas Materials, while also outlining what it means to be part of a team focused on safety, integrity, performance and progress. Leaders walked through company expectations, shared perspective on APAC’s role in building and connecting communities and discussed how interns can make the most of the weeks ahead.
Throughout our program, interns will gain exposure to real business operations, field experiences and team collaboration. Each intern will work alongside leaders across construction, logistics, aggregates and operations, gaining practical experience while contributing to the work happening across Mississippi and Tennessee.
This year’s APAC Mississippi/Tennessee intern class includes students pursuing degrees in construction engineering, supply chain management, finance and civil engineering. We are excited to welcome this group of students and look forward to seeing the impact they will make throughout the summer!
2026 Summer Interns
- Ayden Thompson, Louisiana Tech University, Construction Engineering
- Supervisor: Derek Strickland, Construction
- James Strait III, Western Kentucky University, Supply Chain Management
- Supervisor: Zac Eaton, Logistics
- Lane Dupuis, Louisiana Tech University, Finance
- Supervisor: Tyler Sweeney, Aggregates
- Nicholas Cartaya, University of Tennessee, Civil Engineering
- Manager: Warren Elmore, Operations
- Rylan Outlaw, Mississippi State University, Civil Engineering
- Manager: Brandon McGarity, Operations