Our Leaders
Executives
President
Hello, my name is Rachel W., and this will be my fourth year on the GearCats - I was a member of the mechanical subteam during my first two seasons, and I was last year's Vice President. I love being a part of FRC, and I look forward to having a leadership role on the team this year. I am also co-chief of the Millbrook Theatre sound crew, and in my free time I enjoy making art and playing video games.
Mechanical Executive
Hello, my name is Audrey W. and this will be my third year on the GearCats. I'm looking forward to my second year of being an executive and meeting the new group of people that will be joining. In my free time I like to cook, play the piano, and watch YouTube videos.
Electrical Executive
Hello! I'm Grey H., the electrical executive this year. I joined the GearCats in 2022. Being a part of the GearCats has been some of the most fun I've ever had with meeting new people and competitions. I enjoy drawing, crocheting, and learning about astronomy.
Programming Executives
I'm Seth B., one of two execs of the programming subteam. I have programming experience in Java, Python, C#, C++, Arduino, and JavaScript. When I'm not programming on our robotics team, I lead a programming club I created to train team members and create interest in robotics and computer science. I lived in the Philippines for 3 years, where I picked up a fair amount of Chinese and now attend a Chinese-speaking Church service.
Hey, I'm Jason H., and I'm the other programming executive this year. I've been on the team for 2 years now, but this will be my first as an exec. I like the competitions and the people you meet as a part of FIRST, but outside of this and school I enjoy mountain-biking, playing the piano, working out, and playing video games.
Our Mentors
Mrs. Stephanie Petzold
A former string orchestra teacher, I have worked with the GearCats since 2018 , currently serving as Lead Mentor. My focus is administrative tasks and things not technical!
Mr. Rob Gale
I am Mr. Rob and I work as a software solution architect for Fujitsu North America Inc. I have been on the team since 2017.
Mr. Ben Edwards
I am Mr. Ben and I work for one of our sponsors Schneider Electric. I have been on the team since 2018, and I mainly help out with the electrical work.
Mr. Don Nelson
I'm Don Nelson ("Mr. Don"). I started out working in construction before getting interested in electrical work where I spent a long time repairing high speed printers and copiers. I am currently retired and I have worked with the team since 2021
Mrs. Jennifer Mulrooney
I have been with the GearCats as a parent/mentor for over 5 years, and serving as the team's Treasurer for 4 years. I am also an active volunteer with Millbrook High School, having graduated two children from Millbrook.
Mr. Fredy Quan
Hello, I'm Fredy Quan and I am an engineer at Rambus. I have been mentoring the team since 2018, and two of my children are graduates of Millbrook High School and former GearCats.
Mr. Bennett Petzold
I am a GearCat alumnus and graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science (2023) and Master of Science (2024) in Computer Engineering. I have been helping to mentor the team since 2021.