Alex Ching

Interests: Science, Aeronautical Engineering
Hobbies: Computer

Alex Hallock

Interests: Science, Food
Hobbies: Robotics, Reading, Biking
FIRST in One Sentence: "Difficult but very rewarding and fun."

Christian Major

Interests: Fire Science and Firefighting
Hobbies: Basketball, Baseball, Swimming, Cooking, and Music
FIRST in One Sentence: "The challenge is that we work as a team to get the mission done."

Conner Brown

Interests: Anything Science/Technology related, Sociology, Travel
Hobbies: Robotics(of course), Cooking, Reading, and Mountain Biking
FIRST in One Sentence: "To me FIRST is the first step in becoming prepared for future careers, no matter what your profession."

Elena Greer

Interests: Politics, Engineering, Programming, PR, and Technology
Hobbies: Taekwondo, Water polo, Swimming,and Electronics
FIRST in One Sentence: "The challenge that will provide students with the skills to overcome future global problems."

Elias Ferreyra-Flores

Franco Bull

Interests: Neurology, Genetics, Literature, and Politics
Hobbies:
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Han Setiawan

Interests: Mathematics, Science, IT,and Foreign Affairs
Hobbies: Music and Computer
FIRST in One Sentence: "FIRST is probably one of the most effective ways to be a professional no matter what you do!"

Jacob Nicolas

Interests: Math, Accounting,and Social Outreach
Hobbies: Basketball, Cooking,and Music
FIRST in One Sentence: "FIRST develops the opportunity for students to be prepared for future careers and decisions."

James Kramer

Interests: Mathematics, Physics, Programming, Literature, Art
Hobbies: Karate, Video games, Computers
FIRST in One Sentence: "FIRST is one of the greatest opportunities that helps guide participants to success"

Jayla Carr

Interests: Biology, Law, Earth Science, and Literature
Hobbies:  Reading
FIRST in One Sentence:" [It is]A major but rewarding challenge."

Mark Tompkins

Mercedes Reyna

Interests: Science, History, Art,Sociology,and Biology
Hobbies: Drawing, swimming,reading, and playing video games
FIRST in One Sentence: "FIRST is one of the best experiences of my life!"

Lindsey Burnside

Interests:Behavioral Neuroscience, casual debate, psychologies of all sorts and travel
Hobbies:reading, volunteering, working at the library, googling things
FIRST in One Sentence: "Bringing students of eclectic skill and backgrounds together for a common goal."

Dr. David Shane

(Main Contact/Lead Mentor)
Expertise: Physics and Mathematics
Profession: Physics Professor at LCC
Education: B.S. in Physics from Truman State University, M.A. & Ph.D in Physics from Washington University in St. Louis.
FIRST in One Sentence: "Physics Works!"

Dr. Barbara Bolin

(Alternate FIRST Contact/Mentor)
Expertise: Math, Science, FIRST (former judge/judge advisor/employee)
Profession: Exec. Director of Michigan STEM Partnership, Workforce Development/Skills Consultant.
Education: B.S. (Pure Math, Applied Math, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Geology), Teaching Degree (General and Secondary Science) from South Australia, M.S. (Math Computer Science, History) from University of Texas at Tyler, and Ph.D (Industrial Education) from Texas A&M University.
FIRST in One Sentence: "An organization dedicated to promoting STEM careers and opportunities as a way of re-focusing our culture on academics, creativity, and innovation."

Mr. Clint Jones

(Build Team Mentor)
Expertise: Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy, CNC Programming, Physics.
Profession: Manufacturing Engineering Professor at LCC
Education: B.S. (Mechanical Engineering) from Oregon State University, B.S. (Physics and Mathematics) from Michigan State University

Mr. Sam Greer

(Build Team Mentor)
Expertise: Engineering, homebuilding, computer science
Profession: custom home building/remodeling.
Education: bachelors in science
FIRST in One Sentence: "The challenge of a lifetime"

Ms. Katelyn Dunaski

(Communication Team Mentor)
Expertise: Public Relations/Communications
Profession: Student
Education: Applied Engineering Science and Comp. Science
FIRST in One Sentence: "A challenge that prepares you for the engineering field."

Mr. Jim Kramer

(Build Team Mentor & Parent)
Expertise: Mechanic
Profession: Utility Locator
Education: HS Diploma, College
FIRST in One Sentence: "An opportunity for students to learn what teamwork really means!"

Mr. Robert Watkins

(Build Team Mentor)
Expertise: Drafting, Machining, Welding, CAM
Profession: Automotive Dept. Staff at LCC West
Education: Associate in Industrial Manufacturing, Bachelor in Industrial Manufacturing and Prototyping Management (Cand.)

Mr. Greg Bolin

(Visual Communication Mentor)
Expertise: Signs, Printing, Graphic Design
Profession: Owner of WORLD OF ZAP! LLC.
FIRST in One Sentence: "The FIRST competitions offer a valuable lesson in the teamwork needed to complete a project under real-world time and resource restraints."

Mrs. Susan Brown

(Lead Volunteer/Support Division & Parent)
Expertise: Mother, Jack of All trades
Profession: Business Owner and Insurance Agent
FIRST in One Sentence: "Wonderful, wonderful program to get kids thinking and motivated about the future."

Mr. Adrien Nicolas

(Parent/Mentor)
Expertise: Mapping Graphic Information Systems
Profession: Drafting Technician
Education: Assoc. Applied Science and Assoc. Liberal Arts from LCC, Marketing and Business Management at Northwood University
FIRST in One Sentence: "A true business model."

Mr. Joe Gazall

(Build Team Mentor)
Expertise: Design in Engineering, Mechanic.
Profession: Student
Education: Mechanical Engineering
FIRST in One Sentence: "Athletics for your brain!"

Cecilia Major

(Volunteer)
Expertise:Science and Music Performance
Profession: Student
Education: Marine Biology
FIRST in One Sentence:"Creating future leaders and giving students a head start in STEM."

Matthew Miller

(Volunteer)
Expertise: Programming and Electronics
Profession: Student