Our Mentors
Doug Chappelle
Head Mentor
Began mentoring in 2011
Doug is a technical fellow at Boeing where he's worked for 30 years as a complex systems integrator on programs like AWACS and the USAF Tanker. He started with robotics 35 years ago while at MIT and is a founding mentor of 4131. In his free time Doug likes to hike, bike, pilot small aircraft, and scuba dive.
Tod Oney
Staff Advisor
Began mentoring in 2013
Tod is an electrical engineer with an MBA and has owned and managed multiple industries for 25+ years. His passion for helping kids has led him to teach STEM and is now a graduation specialist at Liberty High School. In free time Tod likes to be with his family, travel, and completing home projects.
Robert Wenzel
Head Hardware Mentor
Began Mentoring in 2015
Robert started mentoring FRC robotics in the summer of 2011 when his daughter, Natalie, joined team 399. When she graduated he and his family moved to Washington and joined us as mentors. Robert is ex-Air Force where he worked as an electronics technician. He also has a college degree in English as well as training in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Eileen Wenzel
Head Admin Mentor
Began Mentoring in 2015
Eileen began her robotics experience in Lancaster, CA with team 399. When she and her family moved here in 2015 she loved robotics so much that she had to join another team. As a mentor, Eileen loves working on media projects such as Chairman's, and in her free time she enjoys cooking, home improvement, gardening and spending time with family.
Noah Sather
FTC Mentor
Began mentoring in 2018
Noah started being a FTC mentor for the 2019 season, but started helping the team out in 2018. He works as a professor and researcher at Seattle Children's Hospital. He likes being able to help the kids on the team become the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers. In his free time, he likes spending time outdoors, along with skiing and snowboarding.
Ken Wilhelm
Began Mentoring in 2021
Ken worked for 40 years in Boeing Commercial Flight. He designed data systems and has experience with 3D design and mechanical design.
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Nathan Wilhelm
Began Mentoring in 2021
Nathan has experience with the equipment which he constructed around 10 years ago when he attended Liberty High School. His motivation for mentoring the team is to give back to the community by using his knowledge of the machinery our robotics team uses.
Dave Duncan
Began Mentoring in 2021
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Dave joined Liberty robotics in 2021 as the FTC software mentor and now mentors both FRC and FTC teams. He is an electrical engineer who does research and development at a local biomedical company. When he's not working on robotics, Dave loves running and spending time with his family.