Luke Herder
- Assistant VP, Acquisition & Leasing
- Phoenix Investors
School Information
School: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2012 to 2013
Career Information
Working For: Phoenix Investors
Title: Assistant VP, Acquisition & Leasing
Industry: Real estate
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting was a huge step in the right direction for me.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
I’m still in school
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
The lesson of perseverance and not giving up.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
To potential College Works Painting participants: It is undoubtedly worth it to join College Works. As for current College Works Painting participants, don’t lose your drive halfway through summer. You won’t feel as accomplished if you don’t hit your goals.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
My favorite memory from my summer is all the other interns I met and was able to connect with on my team. The team events…especially in Windsor. But every time our team got together it was a blast.
Last words of wisdom?
Go hard; Push yourself. College Works Painting gives you the potential to earn more than any college kid out there and teaches you lifelong lessons.