Mentors

Daniel Kizaur

Mentoring since 2015

I work at Mahtomedi High School and I teach physics and engineering.

I am the lead mentor so I deal with administrative aspects.

Fun fact: I started with the robotics team knowing nothing about robotics.

Mike Plumb

Mentoring since 2012

I work at 3M Company as a technical manager leading teams developing new medical products.

On the team I work on Mechanical and Systems Integration.

Fun fact: My first job out of college was building an automated machine that produced surgical masks at a rate of one mask per second.

Mike Mitchell

Mentoring since 2013

I am retired but formerly I was at 3M. I did a number of things there, mostly lab work, particularly design and development of packaging equipment.

I am a coach mentor that helps the mechanical team and electrical team.

Fun fact: I am historic reenactor.

Mark Nordling

Mentoring since 2013

I work at Multifeeder Technology as an Electrical Engineer who works in sales.

On the team I help with design and procurement of parts.

Fun fact: I am a level 4 hockey coach.

Susie Burns

Mentoring since 2017

I work at Brady Corporation as a Senior Software Developer.

On the team I help with the programming tasks and questions for the team.

Fun fact: I have a one-eyed cat named Leela (named after the Futurama character).