Meet Team 19530
Squad 1: The Musketeers
Nathan Friesen
-Lead Builder (Musketeers)
​My name is Nathan Friesen, and I’m a Grade 12 student at UMEI. I’ve always been interested in mechanics, innovation, and hands-on work, which is why I enjoy being on the Thunderbirds robotics team. My main roles are in building and public relations, where I help construct the robot, communicate with sponsors, and strengthen our team’s community connections.
Meghan recker
-PR Representative & Team Lead (Musketeers)
My name is Meghan Recker, and I’m a Grade 12 student at UMEI Christian High School. I joined the robotics team because I’m passionate about the FIRST program and the opportunities it provides for youth. As Head of Public Relations, I manage sponsor updates, social media, and community outreach, helping our team stay organized and connected while building leadership and communication skills.
Evan Steed
-PR Representative (Musketeers)
My name is Evan Steed, and I’m in Grade 11. I joined the robotics team because I love meeting new people, working as part of a group, and being involved in hands-on creative projects. I’m part of the Public Relations team, where I help with communication, promotion, and outreach to connect our team with the wider community.
Justin Neufeld
-PR Representative (Musketeers)
My name is Justin, and I’m a Grade 11 student at UMEI who enjoys hands-on work and problem-solving. I joined the robotics team to learn new technical skills while collaborating with others in a fun, creative environment. My main role is in public relations, where I help prepare sponsor materials while developing my skills and contributing to the team’s success.
Milan berze
-Assistant Programmer (Musketeers)
My name is Milan, and I’m a curious and creative student who enjoys learning new things and playing guitar. I joined the robotics team to explore how technology can solve real-world problems and to gain hands-on experience in teamwork and engineering. I’m most interested in building and design, where I can contribute ideas, develop key components, and improve my understanding of mechanical systems.
Alex Moynahan
-Builder (Musketeers)
Hi, my name is Alex, and I’m a 16-year-old student at UMEI. I joined the robotics team to challenge myself, learn new technical skills, and be part of a team that brings ideas to life in competition. My main focus is on robot construction, where I enjoy problem-solving and hope to expand into design while helping create a strong and reliable robot.
Brayden wieler
-Builder (Musketeers)
My name is Brayden Wieler, and I’m a Grade 11 student at UMEI. I joined the Thunderbirds because I enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning new technical skills as part of a creative team. I’m a builder on the team, helping assemble the robot, explore design concepts, and support my teammates as we work toward creating a strong, reliable machine for competition.
Squad 2: Krazy Koalas
Kevin Riha
-Lead Builder (Krazy Koalas) & PR Member
My name is Kevin Riha, and I’m a Grade 12 robotics student with a strong interest in automotive mechanics and engineering. I joined the robotics team to develop my technical and electrical skills while gaining experience in design and leadership. I serve as the team’s lead builder and designer, helping guide others through the design process, running our Instagram page, and hoping to be a driver in upcoming competitions.
Keaton Wells
-Team Lead (Krazy Koalas)
My name is Keaton Wells, and I’m a Grade 11 student who enjoys woodworking, hunting, boating, and tinkering with machines in my workshop. I joined the robotics team to take on a leadership role and further develop my building and problem-solving skills. As team lead, I organize daily operations, lead class briefings, assign tasks, and help ensure everything runs smoothly while guiding the team toward success.
Hunter Cornies
-PR Representative (Krazy Koalas)
My name is Hunter Cornies, and I’m a Grade 11 student at UMEI Christian High School. I joined Senior Robotics after a great experience in Junior Robotics, where I learned teamwork and problem-solving while enjoying the creative freedom we had. My roles include robot design and public relations, and I hope to become a driver or human player to take a more active part in competitions.
Cameron Douglas
-Programmer (Krazy Koalas)
My name is Cameron Douglas, and I’m a Grade 11 student who enjoys reading, building, coding, and learning new things. I joined the robotics team to gain hands-on experience and prepare for a future career in engineering after enjoying my time in FRC. My current focus is coding and design, though I also hope to get involved in finance and public relations while continuing to strengthen my programming skills.
Marcus Neufeld
-Builder (Krazy Koalas)
My name is Marcus, and I’m a Grade 12 student who joined UMEI Lightning Robotics because I love hands-on building, problem-solving, and teamwork. I enjoy learning how machines work and being part of a team that creates something from scratch. I’m part of the build group, focusing on design and assembly, and I’m always trying to improve my skills while helping construct a strong and reliable robot.
Carter Neufeld
-Builder (Krazy Koalas)
My name is Carter Neufeld, and I’m a Grade 11 student who enjoys sports, friends, and family. I joined the robotics team to improve my teamwork and communication skills while representing my school in competitions. I help with building the robot, finding sponsorships, and prototyping designs, and I enjoy problem-solving and contributing to the team’s success.
Ryan Simpson
-PR Representative (Krazy Koalas)
​My name is Ryan, and I’m a Grade 11 student at UMEI. I joined the robotics team because I enjoy building, problem-solving, and learning new things like coding and design. I’m currently helping with promotion, but I hope to get more involved in programming and driving while continuing to help the team grow and succeed.