Meet The Team
Josh K.
6th Year
Team Captain
Gunner, Engineer, and CAD
Aidan K.
3rd Year
Drive Coach, Engineer, CAD, and Outreach
Norah D.
Rookie
Drive Team, Engineer, and CAD
Raymond B.
5th Year
Drive Coach, Engineer, Programmer, and Social Media
Luke M.
2nd Year
Gunner, Engineer, and CAD
Evan S.
4th Year
Driver, Engineer, and CAD
Norah J.
Rookie
Driver, Engineer, and Outreach
Meet Our Mentors
Head Coach
Mark Burrage
Asst. Supt. Park Services, Dundee Township Park District
Mr. Burrage manages the team's business matters, including FIRST activities. He lends his project management expertise to keep the team on track, advises on game strategy, and monitors team communications.
Mentor
Denise Joehl
Science teacher, STEM/Robotics Mentor, School District U-46
Ms. Joehl guides our business and community outreach opportunities and advises our promotional activities including portfolio development and team marketing.
Co-Coach
Paul Klapperich
Owner - Klapperich Tool, Inc.
Mr. Klapperich brings skills gained from years of experience in engineering and machining to guide us in prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly. He is our SolidWorks expert and oversees all engineering activities.
Mentor
Stephen Day
Sr. Mgr Program Development, Serta Simmons Bedding
Mr. Day came on board this year to help us with the redesign of our website. In his professional life, he works with mattress retailers on many areas of their businesses, including advertising and web design.
Mentor
Marc Solomon
Freelance Software Engineer
Mr. Solomon is our senior mentor at 15 years with got robot? He is the lead scorekeeper for FIRST Illinois, member of various FIRST Illinois committees, and World Competition judge. He helps interpret rules and scoring.