2025 Internship Program: Project Tour Highlights
At Apex Imaging Services, we believe real learning happens in real environments. That belief came to life during our 2025 Summer Internship Program, where our interns went beyond the office to explore the built environments we help create every day.
At Apex Imaging Services, we believe real learning happens in real environments. That belief came to life during our 2025 Summer Internship Program, where our interns went beyond the office to explore the built environments we help create every day.
Led by Corporate Recruiter Paige Embleton, our interns embarked on a full-day tour of four active and recently completed client project sites—each representing the diversity of our service offerings and the cross-functional teamwork that powers Apex’s delivery model.
Kohl’s – San Dimas, CA
Led by John Soliman – Senior Project Manager
John shared Apex’s longstanding partnership with Kohl’s, detailing years of collaboration across a wide variety of initiatives:
Store-Within-A-Store programs
Queue Line and Maintenance Rollouts
Babies-R-Us program integrations
Remodels and Refreshes nationwide
From California to Alaska, John emphasized how adaptability, consistency, and partnership are the cornerstones of multi-site success.
Dollar Tree – Baldwin Park, CA
Led by Guillermo Mercado – Field Project Manager
This project showcased a 99 Cent Only store turned fully branded Dollar Tree store. Guillermo highlighted:
The importance of accurate As-Built documentation
Nighttime phasing to avoid business disruption
Stakeholder engagement and daily communication
Site safety and cleanliness for a retail-ready finish
Interns learned how precise planning and logistics help maintain customer experience during construction.
Starbucks – West Covina, CA
Led by Miriam Navarro – Operations Coordinator
Interns visited a site supporting Starbucks' multifaceted programs including:
Nugget Ice Machine Installations
Siren Ice Dispensers
Digital Menu Board Programs
They explored how Apex scales precision and process to support thousands of stores nationwide.
Chili’s – Montclair, CA
Led by Corey Hargrave – Director, Business Development
Corey reflected on Apex’s 10+ year partnership with Chili’s, sharing insights on:
Full Refresh and Remodels
Bar & Restroom Upgrades
Exterior Renovations
Parking Lot Improvements
Interns connected their roles to real project execution, over great food and conversation.
Connecting the Dots: Business, Process & People
Between stops, interns engaged in open conversations about their roles—whether in:
Business Development
Program Management
Systems and ApexTech
Preconstruction & Estimating
Construction Operations
Document Control & Closeout
They began to see how every task feeds into a larger effort—and how Apex’s commitment to clarity, consistency, and client care drives success at every stage.
Looking Ahead
As our second internship term comes to a close, we reflect on the growth of both our interns and our team. This experience has reinforced our belief in investing in future industry leaders through immersive learning, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects.
To our interns—thank you for your dedication, curiosity, and energy. And to those considering their next opportunity: if you're passionate about project execution, client service, and team collaboration, we’d love to meet you.
Interested in our next internship wave or know someone who should apply? Reach out to Paige Embleton and the Apex Team.
Together, we build more than spaces. We build people, purpose, and progress.
Thank you to Kohl's, Dollar Tree, Starbucks, Chili’s,
and Brinker International for extending these great project examples to our Intern Team!
