Our Mentors
Team 2659’s mentors have a variety of talents, and each person’s efforts lead to student growth in knowledge, creativity, resilience, and confidence within robotics and engineering principles.
Kevin O’shea
Founder/Lead Mentor
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
robert “bobby” van ness
Lead Technical Mentor/Drive Coach
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
Technical/Logistics Mentor
Ralph frem
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Lead Design Mentor
Timothy “Tim” barry
Brian Gobeli “Gobes” sr.
Lead Manufacturing Mentor
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
dylan ings
Design and electrical mentor
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Lead Design Mentor
brendan orr
Scout Mentor
andrew hernandez
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.