Meet Our Leaders

Team 1671 is an organization lead solely by students who aspire to be future leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Listed below are the 2025-2026 leaders of the Buchanan Bird Brains.

How Do We Select Our Chiefs and Directors

Each of our Student Leaders go through a week-long selection process designed to reflect real-world experiences. To apply for their desired position(s), students prepare both a resume and a cover letter. Following this, they participate in a 20-minute interview where mentors, coaches, and significant alumni ask them questions to evaluate their skills, readiness, and leadership potential.

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Chief Executive Officer

The CEO is the principal student leader of Team 1671, responsible for guiding the team’s vision, coordinating leadership, fostering communication, and representing the Bird Brains within the community.

Jeet Saini

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Chief People Officer

The CPO develops talent and strengthens team culture by overseeing onboarding, training, bonding, and awards, while working with mentors and leaders to instill Team 1671’s core values and FIRST® principles.

Kyle Clapp

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Finance Director

The Director of Finance manages grants, sponsors, and team finances, while collaborating on business planning to ensure long-term sustainability.

Andrew Castello

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Programming Director

The Director of Programming leads software development for the robot, oversees feedback, vision, and automation systems, and collaborates on scouting and data analysis.

Joshua O’Brien

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Fabrication Director

The Director of Fabrication oversees ordering, manufacturing, and assembly of robot components while training members and ensuring high-quality builds.

Luis Robles-Huerta

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Chief Technical Officer

The CTO leads all technical robotics projects, overseeing design, build, maintenance, and shop safety, while guiding team members’ technical education and setting the strategic direction for the competition season.

Logan Wulf

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Administrative Lead

The Administrative Lead supports Chiefs and Mentors by managing records, coordinating projects and events, and overseeing student teams across subgroups.

Matthew Castello

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Outreach Director

The Director of Outreach leads STEM initiatives, organizing events and workshops to promote FIRST, with a focus on engaging underserved communities.

Evan Allgood

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Strategy Director

The Director of Strategy leads game, robot, and competition strategy, overseeing challenge analysis, scouting, alliance communication, and match review to maximize team performance.

Hope Persons

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Marketing Lead

The Marketing Lead manages social media, promotes the team, and maintains a strong public image to grow Team 1671’s brand and reach.

Audie Ross

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Electronics Director

The Director of Electronics oversees electronics projects, trains members, and ensures a clean, safe, and reliable FRC Control System.

Ray Wu

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Chief Operations Officer

The COO leads the team’s business and outreach efforts, managing finances, media, and STEAM initiatives while promoting FIRST® and sharing the team’s achievements.

Michael van Garsse

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CAD Director

The Director of CAD leads robot design, oversees CAD and 3D printing projects, trains members, and collaborates with leaders and mentors to produce manufacturable designs.

Evan Barnes

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Media Director

The Director of Media Development produces team films and photos, trains members in media skills, and coordinates all media projects.

Landon McCaughey

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FIRST Programs Director

The Director of FIRST Programs coordinates team-hosted FIRST events, collaborates on outreach, and builds connections with other teams.

Ayanna Rana

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Shop Lead

The Shop Lead manages shop maintenance, safety, organization, and inventory, ensuring machines run smoothly and the workspace remains safe.

Peter Sauer

We need your help!

Although Team 1671 is a student-lead robotics team, we need professionals with mechanical engineering and business backgrounds to mentor us! If you would like to mentor our team, visit our workshop, or learn more, please contact us.

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