YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Twelve Williamson College of Business Administration students have been selected to participate in the third year of the Ohio Procurement Internship Program at Youngstown State University.

Students selected for the program completed specialized coursework in government contracting this spring semester and have been matched with an Ohio company for a full-time, paid summer internship. Internship projects include procurement compliance, market research, market expansion and government sales strategy plans. 

The Ohio Procurement Internship Program, created by the APEX Accelerator and the Ohio Department of Development, provides an opportunity for businesses interested in expanding their government contracting activities to leverage the skills and knowledge of specially trained college students.

This year’s participants are:

  • Aidan Gray of Pittsburgh is a senior studying supply chain management and pursuing analytics and supply chain certifications. He works part time for Fastenal as a supply chain fulfillment specialist out of the Warren branch. He is also enrolled in the Army ROTC program and plans to continue his logistics career in the Army as a commissioned second lieutenant upon graduation. Gray will pursue an internship with the Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU.
  • Cecil Fidram IV is a junior majoring in business administration, with a minor in marketing. He holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification and is passionate about process improvement and operational efficiency. Fidram was matched with Raider Technologies LLC.
  • Edward McGlone of Canfield is a junior majoring in marketing, with a minor in professional selling. He has completed an internship with The Cafaro Co. in its corporate marketing department. After graduation, he plans to explore his career options in procurement, marketing and athletics. McGlone was matched with SunWize Power & Battery LLC.
  • Fatima Mohamed of Canonsburg, Pa., is a senior majoring in international business, with a certificate in ERP systems. Mohamed graduated this spring and plans to begin her career in logistics while studying for the LSAT. She hopes to work in international business and trade law. Mohamed will be pursuing opportunities in her career path.
  • Jenae Brown of Youngstown is a senior majoring in international business and philosophy, with a minor in psychology of mental health. After graduation, she intends to pursue a law degree at the University of Akron School of Law to become a contracts lawyer. Brown was matched with Roemer Industries.
  • Jolena Windsor is a junior majoring in business administration. She will expand her expertise through a government contracting and procurement internship in summer 2025. Windsor was matched with Hunt Valve Co. Inc.
  • Kanya Bonner of Akron is a junior majoring in accounting and is expected to graduate in spring 2026. He plans to pursue a career in procurement or further his studies to become an actuary. Bonner was matched with The Orsus Group.
  • Krish Patel is majoring in finance, with a minor in computer science. He expects to graduate in December 2026. He is the co-founder and finance team lead of Life Forward Foundation, a mental health-focused nonprofit. After graduation, he plans to pursue the CFA certification and launch his own business. Patel was matched with LRT Associates LLC.
  • Logan Burggraf is a sophomore majoring in business administration. He credits the Ohio Procurement Internship Program for refining his skill set to pursue career opportunities. Burggraf will be pursuing opportunities in his career path.
  • Quentin Pew is a junior with accredited certifications in business analytics and enterprise resource planning. He works as a real estate agent with Howard Hanna, representing both residential and commercial clients. He plans to pass the Certified Valuation Analyst exam and deepen his understanding of procurement. Pew was matched with D’Angelo Technologies.
  • Stephen Zaucha is majoring in electrical engineering technology, with a minor in business. He has served 22 years of active duty in the U.S. Army in various positions. He hopes to build a career in electrical engineering, focusing on both design and maintenance. Zaucha was matched with Tri County Tower LLC.
  • Yolimar Gonzalez Melendez is a junior double majoring in social work and business administration, with a certificate in nonprofit leadership. She works as a counselor intern at the Glenbeigh Outpatient Center of Niles. She plans to pursue a law degree with a focus on policy. Gonzalez Melendez was matched with Haltec Corp.

Instructors for the course are Joseph Scott, statewide director of the Ohio APEX Accelerator; Scot Loveland, director of the Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU; and Dillan Pickel, procurement specialist for the Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU.

Pictured at top: Front row, from left, are Quentin Pew, Cecil Fidram and Jolena Windsor. Middle row, from left, are Edward McGlone, Kanya Bonner, Jenae Brown, Fatima Mohamed, Yolimar Gonzalez Melendez and Krish Patel. Back row, from left, are Aidan Gray, Logan Burggraf and Stephen Zaucha.