Captain Alan Orthmann Diver Senior, Mechanical Engineering Design Leads ![]() Kees Beemster Leverenz -- Propulsion Chief
Diver
Junior, Engineering
kees.bl@gmail.com Kees joined the Team in May 2009 while the Beluga was mid-construction. He worked on odd jobs designing and building the safety buoy, the stoker's grip and the exhaust system. Kees traveled with the award-winning Beluga to the 10th biennial ISR. He is now the Propulsion Design lead, and works with the team's divers to ensure a safe testing environment once in-water tests begin. Jon Zepf -- Controls
Sophomore, Industrial Engineering
jtzepf@gmail.comJon became involved with the Team in fall 2009, and became the Controls Group design lead in January 2010. He has worked intensively on developing an electronic controls and sensory system for the current sub. Jon's fabricating background has provided a resource for machining techniques and processes. Jemma Gaber -- Hull Diver Senior, Mechanical Engineering gaberj@u.washington.edu Ryan Faulkner -- Manufacturing
Senior, Mechanical Engineering
ryanf783@gmail.comAs a professional machinist, welder, and avid sailor, Ryan has extensive experience in manufacturing processes. He led the Hull Group during 2009-2010, developing various mechanical systems. Ryan continues to provide his skills in all areas of the submarine development process. Propulsion Group Joy Markham Alex Schulte Paul Bement Bryan Zantos Divers Seth Endriss Dygert Diver
Senior, Electrical Engineering
seth.endrissdygert@gmail.com Brandon Mow Diver Senior, Mechanical Engineering bmow@u.washington.edu Ryan Stull Alex Moore Other Members |






