Meet Our Team

The student leads and officers driving Formula Hardrocker Racing forward.

Officer Positions

President

Kyera Bickett

Oversees overall team operations, competition logistics, and administrative strategy.

Vice President

Grace Eiesland

Manages social media, fundraising, and alumni connections.

Secretary

Ryan Mathiason

Handles meeting records and sponsorships.

Treasurer

Blake Louwagie

Manages the team budget and component purchasing.

Design Lead

Cade Buer

Directs overall CAD architecture, vehicle integration, and engineering validation.

Manufacturing Lead

Quinton Nelson

Coordinates shop operations, machining, fabrication schedules, and build quality.

Position Leads

Suspension Lead

Gerrit Van Liere

Designs and tunes suspension geometry, shocks, uprights, and vehicle handling dynamics.

Powertrain Lead

Ian Casper

Manages the engine, intake/exhaust systems, drivetrain, and engine tuning.

Ergo Lead

Kaden Wagner

Focuses on driver comfort, seat molding, pedal box design, and cockpit controls.

Frame Lead

Clint Winkler

Engineers the chassis, structural FEA analysis, and tube fabrication.

Aero Lead

Willie Branson

Develops CFD simulations, wing packages, and composite aerodynamic elements.

Electrical Lead

Connor Stickrod

Designs wiring harnesses, sensor integration, telemetry systems, and data logging.