Meet the Team!
"Our team is like a robot, individually we can do so much but, when we come together and work together, we can do so much more."
Ashton Gonnerman
I am a junior and fifth-year participant in the FIRST community. I was a part of FLL for one year, and now have been in FTC for four years. My favorite part of FTC is business because it gives me insight into a job I may pursue in the future. Outside of FTC I participate in cross country and golf.
Camren Knowles
I am a sophomore and a sixth year participant in the FIRST community. I was a part of FLL for two years, and now have been in FTC for four years. I am the programmer and the main driver. Outside of FTC I participate in football and soccer.
Grant Pautsch
I am a freshman and a sixth-year participant in the FIRST community. I was a part of FLL for three years and now have been in FTC for three years. I have a passion for design, as I love being able to use my creativity to make innovative and unique designs. Outside of FTC I participate in band, cross country and baseball.
Keaton Laures
I am a junior this year and this will be my fourth year being a part of FTC. I was involved with FLL for three years prior to my FTC career. As more technology develops, I get to be a part of that and learn about STEM careers. Outside of FTC I participate in theater and several sports.
Coaches
Something inspirational.
No, literally, they give us inspiration and insight.
Rich Knowles
Rich is a John Deere engineer and has been a FLL coach for 2 years and a FTC coach for the 4th year. He helps us with our design, engineering, and programming. He is a fun coach to be around and always keeps us on track and helps us to be a great team.