?? Happy Belated National Intern Day! ?? Yesterday and everyday, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our talented interns here at Therma-Stor.
Today we would like to shout out Sienna Roling, who is interning with us at Therma-Stor this summer.?This fall she will return to the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater having made a significant impact on her campus, through some innovative ideas she brought to our Quest Climate sales team. During the summer and fall, UW-Whitewater’s gym floors get incredibly slippery due to humidity, creating a dangerous space for athletes to practice which results in injuries or having to cancel practices. Recognizing the problem, Sienna worked with the sales team and arranged a meeting with the athletic director of UW-Whitewater to discuss how to resolve this issue.
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UW-Whitewater’s athletic facility does not have AC, and in the summer and early fall when the facility hosts sport summer camps, volleyball practices, and other sporting events, the gym gets extremely hot and humid. Due to the increased humidity, the gym floor gets slick, leading to athletes and children getting hurt from slipping. Working alongside David Holt, Therma-Stor’s Director of Sales – Industrial, Sienna and David contacted UW-Whitewater’s athletic director, ultimately agreeing to provide Quest dehumidifiers in exchange for a case study.
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Quest’s dehumidifiers proved to be the perfect solution. Dehumidifiers effectively lower humidity levels by reducing moisture content in the air, thus preventing the floors from becoming slippery.
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And unlike fans, which can be damaged from high-flying balls, and air conditioning, which is more costly, and woud help cool the space and may aid in dehumidification, it wouldn't enough to eliminate the humidity of the slippery floors. Dehumidifiers offer an efficient and cost-effective alternative. They are also space-efficient, with the ability to be installed discreetly in the ceiling frame.
Sienna and David decided the volleyball gym would need 3 QUEST 746 units to guarantee no slippery floors. Quest also granted UW-Whitewater 3 QUEST 100 units to fix the locker room humidity issues. “As a volleyball player at UWW my teammates and I are incredibly relived knowing that this summer at preseason I will not have to fear slipping or getting injured at practice,” stated Sienna. We hope to have these units shipped to UW-Whitewater within weeks.
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Sienna’s proactive approach showcases that anyone can make a substantial impact on a business. Sienna’s dedication and determination not only enhanced the safety of her school, but also proved that interns can drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy. Her successful collaboration the sales team and the UW-Whitewater athletic department highlights how innovative thinking and proactivity can lead to meaningful solutions. Sienna’s experience underscores the value of internships as opportunities for growth, learning, and making a real difference.
