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Bob Bell
Distinguished Member of Technical Staff @ Dell Technologies
Co-Lead Mentor | Software Mentor
My whY: I have seen first-hand -- including through my own children -- the impact that developing an engineering mindset can have in a young person's life, and I want to be a part of enabling that for any committed student in Western North Carolina.
Mentor: 2024-Present
Raziela Pohlman
Owner @ Weichert, Realtors - Unlimited
Co-Lead Mentor | Business and Admin
My whY: I believe in giving the youth in our community transformative opportunities—helping them discover their potential, building a supportive community, and creating something lasting that changes lives!
Mentor: 2024-Present
Benjamin Bell
Certified Flight Instructor
Strategy Mentor
My whY: I mentor because robots are cool - but even cooler is watching students realize they can build something amazing together.
Mentor: 2024-Present
FLL + FRC Alum
Casey Bumgarner
Project Manager @ Century Fire Protection
Logistics Support
My whY: To be a part of something great that enables kids to truly find joy in teamwork and achievement!
Mentor: 2025-Present
Nathan Flores
Student @ ICC
Provisional Mentor
My whY: I’m a mentor on the team because I would like to give students the opportunity that I got to have.
Mentor: 2025-Present
FRC Alum
Allison Jolley
Supervisor Project Controls @ DUKE Energy
Grant Writer
My whY: To help students open doors to new opportunities and build skills that last long after the competition.
Mentor: 2024-Present
Jimmy McCosker
Student @ SNHU
Provisional Programming Mentor
My whY: As a former competitor, I continue mentoring to pass down the mindset, grit, and tactics needed to stand out on and off the field.
Mentor: 2025-Present
FLL + FRC Alum
David McEntire
Software Engineer @ Bank of America
Field Elements, Programming, + Fabrication
My whY: I feel that every youth deserves an opportunity to do something great. I want to be here to help remove obstacles they may have in finding that amazing thing and hopefully offer skills to help them through life.
Mentor: 2024-Present
Lisa McEntire
Educator @ Rutherford County Schools
Logistics + Hospitality Mentor
My whY: I want to help students believe in themselves and discover what they're capable of. I love watching them grow in confidence and learn how to solve real-world problems.
Mentor: 2024-Present
Caleb Pohlman
Owner @ Weichert, Realtors - Unlimited
Robot Strategy + Drive Coach
My whY: I mentor because a competitive robot teaches real-world skills in the most hands-on way.
Mentor: 2024-Present
FRC Alum
Joshua Pohlman
Power Distribution Engineer @ Leidos
Design Mentor
My whY: I want to make the team that I wish I could've been a student on.
Mentor: 2024-Present
FRC Alum
Kevin Reilly
Estimator @ BEAM Construction
Scouting and Strategy
My whY: I mentor students to give back to the program that changed my life and to open as many opportunities to students as I possibly can through mentoring.
Mentor: 2025-Present
FRC Alum
Daniel "Danny" Smith
Retired Educator + Agent @ Weichert, Realtors - Unlimited
Investor Relations / CVO
My whY: I mentor to build a culture of family and growth, unlock student potential, help them overcome fear, and inspire the next generation to transform their lives and community.
Mentor: 2024-Present
Kasey Smith
Leadership Coach
Business Mentor
My whY: I mentor on LYNK because I believe every student deserves the chance to explore their gifts and use them to make an impact.
Mentor: 2024-Present
FLL + FRC Alum
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