For the summer of 2025, United Performance Metals is thrilled to welcome eight interns to our Hamilton, Ohio, headquarters, two interns to our UPM Advanced Solutions team, and two interns at Fabrisonic, located in Columbus, Ohio! These hard-working students will gain real world experience while providing support and new perspectives across multiple departments. Get to know UPM’s 2025 summer intern team!
Daniel Schwartz is a returning intern and an incoming senior at the University of Cincinnati. He is majoring in information systems and is currently interning with our Supply Chain Department. As a returning intern, Danny is looking forward to applying what he has learned and being able to take on more responsibilities and work more efficiently. Outside of work, Danny has been practicing golf and enjoys watching the Cleveland Cavs, Guardians, and Browns.
Peyton Hoog is a returning intern and an incoming senior at Indiana University. He is currently majoring in supply chain management and interning with our Supply Chain Department. Peyton hopes to continue to gain skills and knowledge in resource planning systems and is interested in better understanding how UPM’s supplier relationships are built and maintained. Outside of work and school, Peyton enjoys golfing, going to the gym, and playing pickleball.
Jonathan Bowden is a returning intern and an incoming junior at Cedarville University. His major is in mechanical engineering with a minor in math and bible studies. Jonathan is an intern with our Quality Department and is hoping to grow his technical reading skills and become more familiar with metal industry standards. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys rock climbing, astrophotography, bonsai, and piano.
Kiley Eckert is a returning intern and an incoming junior at St. Louis University. She is currently double majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship and interning with our Sales Department. Kiley looks forward to working in inside sales and learning the intricacies of communication with customers. In her free time, Kiley enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with friends.
Jacob Goldberg is a returning intern and an incoming junior at Purdue University. He is currently studying mechanical engineering and is interning with the UPM Advanced Solutions team. Jacob is looking to gain meaningful experience and see what steps need to be taken for a business to operate successfully. Some of Jacob’s hobbies include playing video games, playing basketball and volleyball, and rooting on the Cincinnati Bengals, Reds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Ethan Smearsoll is an incoming sophomore at the University of Cincinnati. He is currently studying aerospace engineering and is interning with the UPM Advanced Solutions team. Ethan hopes to gain real world experience and looks forward to learning more about the field and career path options. In his free time, Ethan enjoys reading, volleyball, running, and traveling.
Michael Wolf is an incoming senior at Xavier University. He is currently studying business management and is an intern with our Business Development Emerging Markets team. Michael is looking forward to learning as much as possible about sales within UPM. Michael is currently part of the Xavier Men’s Basketball Team and also enjoys playing golf and poker with his friends in his spare time.
Matty Mitchell is an incoming junior at The Ohio State University. He is currently studying finance and is an intern with our International Business Development team. Matty is hoping to gain more experience in the workplace and develop his skills in finance and business. Some of his hobbies include golfing, watching movies, and playing basketball.
Kavyan Adhikari is an incoming junior at The Ohio State University studying computer science and engineering with a minor in math. Kavyan is an intern with our Information Technology Department and hopes to make meaningful contributions and gain hands-on experience. In his free time, Kavyan is part of the cybersecurity club at OSU and is a teaching assistant for the College of Engineering.
John Wesner is an incoming junior at the University of Cincinnati where he is studying cybersecurity. John is an intern with our Information Technology Department and is looking to gain further insight into how network systems are created, maintained and built upon. In his free time, John enjoys drawing, fishing, biking, and working on cars.
Andy Tra is an incoming senior at The Ohio State University. He is currently studying welding engineering and is interning with the Fabrisonic team. Andy is hoping to gain real world engineering experience during their time with Fabrisonic. In his free time, Andy enjoys hanging out with his cat and power lifting.
Meena Kappagantula is an incoming junior at Case Western Reserve University. She is currently majoring in both mechanical and aerospace engineering and is interning with the Fabrisonic team. Meena is hoping to get more comfortable working with her hands, coming up with creative solutions, and familiarizing herself with different CAD software and machines. In her spare time, Meena enjoys reading and writing and playing chess and video games. Additionally, Meena is fluent in three languages and is conversational fluent in French.
Posted July 02, 2025
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