Waterville, Maine - Welcome back to Colby Athletics' summer spotlight series for 2026, where we take a look into what Colby student-athletes are working on over the summer break. Up first for this summer we have rising senior Montrail Holmes of Colby Football.

This summer, Montrail has stepped far outside his comfort zone, leaving his hometown of Tampa, Florida, to intern with Mace in New York City as a Project Manager and Construction Consultant. In this role, he is gaining hands-on experience working across several major projects and clients while learning from industry leaders in construction and project management. The opportunity has allowed Montrail to combine his leadership experience as a student-athlete with his growing interest in business and real estate. 

The program will also include rotational experience across several key accounts, including AIG, Goldman Sachs, and Live Nation Entertainment. In addition, Montrail will have exposure to the Hudson Tunnel Project in July, while also supporting market research initiatives and project work throughout New York. 

"My experience as a student-athlete has taught me that growth comes from embracing challenges, staying disciplined, and trusting the process even when you can't see the finish line," stated Holmes. "Whenever things feel overwhelming, I remind myself of one simple question: 'Why not me?' That mindset has pushed me to keep moving forward and pursue opportunities I once thought were out of reach."

Be on the lookout for more of our summer spotlight series over the next couple months.