ADULT MENTORS

Brad Nelson
Kevin Crader
Ray Gibbs
Warren Hinze
Wynnmarie Hinze
Andrew Nicholson
Jeff Stone
Tami Stokke
Jerry Springer
Brian Cone
Daniel Cracut
Tom Newton
Vinh Dong

Brad Nelson Job Title/Training: PC Technician
Brad N Strengths: Problem-solving, computer skills, math, managing processes.
Interests: Reading, Travel, Science and technology, mini-bots.
Joined Team: Oct 2007; co-founder of team Mentor jobs: Coach, Administration, Mechanical & Electrical fabrication






Kevin Crader Job Title/Training: IT Systems Specialist for CH2M HILL Engineering - 15 years
Kevin C Strengths: Teamwork, Leadership, Computer Skills, corporate Relations, Media & Events
Interests: Photography, Computers, Classic Cars, Reading, Music, Travel, Science-Fiction, Electronics, Music, Gaming
Joined Team: Oct 2007; co-founder of team Mentor jobs: Fund Raising, Media FIRST Involvement - 3 years






Ray Gibbs Job Title/Training: Maintenance Manager (retired)
Ray G Strengths: Mechanics, working with kids, leadership
Interests: Old cars, travel
Joined Team: Oct 2007 Mentor jobs: Mechanical & Electrical fabrication, built Pit Area.






Warren Hinze Job Title/Training: Auto Mechanic
Warren H Strengths: Good at making things and making them work. Lots of experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical glitches.
Interests: I like to ride my Harley, read the newspaper, do HAM radio and geocaching, collecting coins and do home repairs.
Joined Team: Dec 2007 Mentor jobs:: Mechanical and Electrical fabrication of robot, also interested in learning more about programming.






Wynnmarie Hinze Job Title/Training: Small Office management
Wynn H Strengths: Trained in secretarial and bookkeeping skills, good paperwork person, good at organizing and being creative. Also good at computer skills and teaching them.
Interests: Love volunteering and teaching, also like arts & crafts, reading and pets.
Joined Team: Dec 2007 Mentor jobs: Assistant Coach






Andrew Nicholson Job Title/Training: Programmer
Andrew N Strengths:
Interests: Photography, Electronics, Robotics, Woodwork
Joined Team: Dec 2007 Mentor jobs: Programming






Jeffrey Stone Job Title/Training: Boeing Test Engineer, USAF Electronic Technician.
Jeff S Strengths: Electronical, Mechanical, patience, I try to think of simpler or alternate methods, making it work.
Interests: Mountain biking, Dual Sport (on-road and off-road) motorcycles. adventure cycling, electronics, camping, wife and two high school age daughters.
Joined Team: Dec 2007 Mentor jobs: Electrical, pneumatics, mechanical, understand game and robot rules, helping other mentors.






Tami Stokke Job Title/Training: Food Service Worker
Tami S Strengths: Organization, fixing things, cooking
Interests: hike, swim, bike, walk, camping
Joined Team: Apr 2008 Mentor jobs: General Organization






Jerry Springer Job Title/Training: Business Owner
Camera shy Strengths: Marketing and mechanics
Interests:
Joined Team: Sep 2009 Mentor jobs: Marketing and Mechanics






Brian Cone Job Title/Training: Liaison Engineer
Camera Shy Strengths: Mechanics, some electrical and basic labview. Breaking things that work.
Interests: Ski, Ski, Ski!
Joined Team: Nov 2009 Mentor jobs: Mechanical & Electrical fabrication, some programming






Daniel Cracut Job Title/Training: Electrician/Scada Tech.
Camera Shy Strengths: Electical design and manufacturing.
Interests:
Joined Team: Dec 2009 Mentor jobs: Electrical






Tom Newton Job Title/Training: Electrical Engineer
Tom N Strengths: Programming, electronics, CAD and web design, back end data base.
Interests: Programming, electronics, CAD and web design, back end data base.
Joined Team: Nov 2009 Mentor jobs: Electrical and Programming






Vinh Dong Job Title/Training: Manufacturing Engineer
Vinh D Strengths: 3D CAD, Math, Science, Machinery, Computer
Interests: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Bowling, Movies, Computer gaming, Biking
Joined Team: Nov 2009 Mentor jobs: Mechanical & Electrical