About the Mentors
Our mentors are inspirational leaders that have positively influenced the development of all of our team members, past and present. Many of our mentors include parents, previous members that now attend post secondary school, and professionals that have been working in the science and technology industry. Through the FIRST Robotics program, members of Eagle Robotics Team 399 have the unique opportunity to work with these experienced professionals.
The dedicated mentors in our program have greatly contributed towards making our mission possible to spread the ideals of FIRST. The members of 399 are thankful to have passionate mentors that continue to share their professional knowledge and enthusiasm with all of our members. Thank you mentors!
Advisors
Name: David Voracek
Years on Eagle Robotics: 7
Years in FIRST: 11
Position on Team: Strategist/Engineering Mentor
Occupation: NASA Dryden Center Chief Technologist
Degree: MS Systems Architecture and Engineering USC
Years on Eagle Robotics: 7
Years in FIRST: 11
Position on Team: Strategist/Engineering Mentor
Occupation: NASA Dryden Center Chief Technologist
Degree: MS Systems Architecture and Engineering USC
Name: Carol Lowe
Years on Eagle Robotics: 12
Years in FIRST: 12
Position on Team: Administration
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Degree:
Years on Eagle Robotics: 12
Years in FIRST: 12
Position on Team: Administration
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Degree:
Name: Lorraine Reinhart
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 1
Position on Team: Media Advisor
Occupation: English Teacher
Degree: Educational Media Design and Technology Masters of Science Degree
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 1
Position on Team: Media Advisor
Occupation: English Teacher
Degree: Educational Media Design and Technology Masters of Science Degree
Mentors
Name: Richard Chambers
Years on Eagle Robotics: 10
Years in FIRST: 10
Position on Team: Structures Mentor
Occupation: Retired Principals Engineer
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Years on Eagle Robotics: 10
Years in FIRST: 10
Position on Team: Structures Mentor
Occupation: Retired Principals Engineer
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Name: Rene Haro
Years on Eagle Robotics: 12
Years in FIRST: 12
Position on Team: Coach
Occupation: Web Producer
Degree: Software Engineering
Years on Eagle Robotics: 12
Years in FIRST: 12
Position on Team: Coach
Occupation: Web Producer
Degree: Software Engineering
Name: Sylvia Haro
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 3
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: Legal Assistant
Degree: Political Science
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 3
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: Legal Assistant
Degree: Political Science
Name: Brian Hopton
Years on Eagle Robotics: 2
Years in FIRST: 9
Position on Team: Mechanical Mentor
Occupation: Flight Test Engineer
Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Years on Eagle Robotics: 2
Years in FIRST: 9
Position on Team: Mechanical Mentor
Occupation: Flight Test Engineer
Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Name: Mike Mehaffy
Years on Eagle Robotics: 6
Years in FIRST: 6
Position on Team: Manufacturing Mentor
Occupation: B2 Test Engineer
Degree: Professional Aeronautics
Years on Eagle Robotics: 6
Years in FIRST: 6
Position on Team: Manufacturing Mentor
Occupation: B2 Test Engineer
Degree: Professional Aeronautics
Name: Jerry Pontius
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: Competition Mentor
Occupation: Teacher
Degree: BA Education and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: Competition Mentor
Occupation: Teacher
Degree: BA Education and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Name: Rich Stocking
Years on Eagle Robotics: 4
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: Electrical Mentor
Occupation: Systems Engineer
Degree: Masters of Science in Systems Engineering
Years on Eagle Robotics: 4
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: Electrical Mentor
Occupation: Systems Engineer
Degree: Masters of Science in Systems Engineering
Name: Julie Voracek
Years on Eagle Robotics: 4
Years in FIRST: 5
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: Home Daycare Provider
Degree: Business Administration
Years on Eagle Robotics: 4
Years in FIRST: 5
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: Home Daycare Provider
Degree: Business Administration
Name: Col. Glenn Graham
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: Manufacturing Mentor
Occupation: US Air Force Colonel
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences Controls, Master of Science Engineering Mechanics
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: Manufacturing Mentor
Occupation: US Air Force Colonel
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences Controls, Master of Science Engineering Mechanics
Name: Alyson Graham
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: School Nurse
Degree: Bachelor of Science Nursing, Master of Science Nursing
Years on Eagle Robotics: 3
Years in FIRST: 4
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: School Nurse
Degree: Bachelor of Science Nursing, Master of Science Nursing
Name: Eileen Wenzel
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 2
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: Retired LVN
Degree:
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 2
Position on Team: NEMO Mentor
Occupation: Retired LVN
Degree:
Name: Robert Wenzel
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 2
Position on Team: Field Elements Build Mentor
Occupation: Network Administrator
Degree: Bachelor of Arts English
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 2
Position on Team: Field Elements Build Mentor
Occupation: Network Administrator
Degree: Bachelor of Arts English
Name: Lawrence Kahn
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 1
Position on Team: Manufacturing Mentor
Occupation: Security Manager
Degree: AA Criminal Justice
Years on Eagle Robotics: 1
Years in FIRST: 1
Position on Team: Manufacturing Mentor
Occupation: Security Manager
Degree: AA Criminal Justice