Ruoff Mortgage’s rich and deep connections to its employees begins at the start of most people’s careers: internships. Fortunately, Ruoff’s internship program is focused on the betterment of the interns themselves, teaching them intangible skills that apply to any field of work.

The internship experience at Ruoff begins with Thomas Przybocki, Ruoff’s multifaceted and personable HR internship-lead. Thomas himself actually started as an intern at Ruoff, and he has since gained a lasting position. Przybocki had this to say in regards to his experience at Ruoff as an intern:

“My internship experience at Ruoff played a significant role in shaping my career. It provided me with hands-on learning opportunities, exposure to different areas of Human Resources, and relationships with professionals who were genuinely invested in my success. The experience gave me a strong foundation and ultimately made it an easy decision to pursue a career with the company. It's especially rewarding now to help create similar opportunities for the next generation of interns.”

Moreover, Thomas’ guidance and planning has created a “meaningful, hands-on experience,” where “Interns are given opportunities to contribute to real projects, collaborate with professionals, and gain exposure to the mortgage industry as a whole.” The internship program is a serious step in the right direction for anybody thinking about working in a corporate setting, but it also emphasizes basic employable skills that apply to a vast array of industries and sectors.

These skills take form through team bonding exercises that Ruoff applies to the local community of Fort Wayne. Przybocki’s interns in 2025 organized a volunteer day at the Community Harvest Food Bank, while still having loads of fun opportunities for group bonding, like Fort Wayne's local sporting events. The Ruoff interns this year will “have opportunities to participate in volunteer events throughout the summer and support initiatives,” and these experiences “allow them to make a positive impact while building teamwork and leadership skills.”

The internship program builds strong bonds between coworkers through a sundry of activities, including “team lunches, a group project, professional development sessions, volunteer opportunities, or networking events with company leaders.” Ruoff’s interns can expect to gain a solid groundwork of knowledge in theirs and other departments, in addition to “practical experience and professional development opportunities that prepare them for future careers.” Fortunately, Ruoff welcomed 11 new interns this year who work 35-40 hours a week, with manageable work flows and hands-on experience.

Through a “straightforward and accessible” application process, prospective interns can apply to be a part of 5+ programs, with a broad spectrum of skillsets and majors accepted. So, apply here, and Ruoff hopes to see you in next year’s program!

The Interns:

Ruoff's 2026 interns were asked the following: Where and what do you study? What are you looking forward to the most during this internship? What did you want to be when you were a kid?

Cameron Maggart

• I'm attending IU Bloomington, and I'm studying both English and History.
• I'm most looking forward to improving my professional writing skills while making some lasting friendships!
• When I was little, I wanted to be a Jedi.

Aubree Armstrong

• I am an upcoming 4th year student currently attending The University of Cincinnati studying Visual Communication Design.
• This is my third internship with Ruoff, and I’m excited to be back with the Marketing team, building new design skills that will help me grow as both a student and a designer. I’ve enjoyed learning graphic design and am excited to take the next step into UI/UX.
• When I was younger, through the middle of high school, I wanted to work in healthcare, specifically pediatrics, because I’ve always enjoyed being around kids. However, my fear of needles eventually led me in a different direction ha-ha.

Kylie Pfeiffer

• I am currently a Junior at Indiana University Bloomington, with a major in Human Resource Management.
• What I am looking forward to in my internship at Ruoff Mortgage is the opportunity to work closely with professionals in the HR field who are willing to mentor and guide me through real-world experiences. I am excited to move beyond learning from textbooks and gain hands-on experience that will help me better understand the HR industry and grow professionally within it!
• When I was little, I wanted to be a veterinarian!

Nazareth Hill

• I am attending Huntington University and majoring in Graphic Design.
• In my internship I am most looking forward to being apart of a team at Ruoff and learning different things from a professional environment.
• When I was little, I wanted to be an engineer, but it slowly became wanting to be a pastor of some kind when I got to middle school.

Brooklyn Jacobs

• I attend Indiana University and am majoring in Informatics.
• I am looking forward to growing my technical skills and learning what it is like to work in a corporate environment.
• When I was little, I wanted to be a teacher.

Keith Knafel

• I am currently attending Trine University double majoring in actuarial science and accounting.
• I am looking forward to learning new skills from the accounting team, as well as expanding my communication skills by talking and getting to know coworkers from other departments.
• When I was little, I wanted to own a greenhouse so I could be outside all day.

Jenisse Guzman

• I am at the University of Saint Francis majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Illustration and Web Design, concentration in Illustration and Photography.
• I'm looking forward to meeting new people, elevating my design with Ruoff, and growing both professionally and creatively.
• When I was little, I wanted to be a veterinarian.

Isabella Murphy

• Butler University: Marketing and Finance Major
• I’m most looking forward to learning more about analytics and capital markets, and gaining new skills.
• When I was little, I wanted to be a teacher.

Ben Bentz

• I attend Indiana University and am a triple major in Business Management, Analytics, and Operations.
• I’m excited to learn and grow through real-world experience alongside such a talented team at Ruoff this summer.
• I wanted to be a basketball player.

Dylan Mitchell

• I am attending Purdue University. I am a double major in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• I am excited to work with a team of people on various projects and learn important skills that school doesn’t teach!
• When I was little, I wanted to be a teacher.

Kollin Kreischer

• I go to American Military University, and my major is Counterintelligence.
• I'm excited to be working with my dad, getting to learn new things, and gaining experience.
• I’ve always wanted to be in the military, and my dad has the pictures to prove it.