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Our Team
Our team of over 40 engineering students is led by a dedicated executive team. All executive members bring valuable skill-sets that align with the vision of the team. With their experience and excellent leadership qualities they are prepared to carry our team to success.
Owen Mackenzie,
Co-Captain
Owen is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student
Carys Franklin,
Co-Captain
Carys is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student
Jaydon Laidlaw, Superstructure Advisor
Jaydon is a 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering student. He joined GNCTR in 2022 and brings valuable auto shop, welding and machining experience to the team. Jaydon is excited to perform superstructure CAD design work this year, while helping to improve and advance the team’s mechanical systems.
Dylan Cox,
Frame Lead
Dylan is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student.
The reason I joined GNTCR Guelph is because of the opportunity to apply my engineering analysis skills and practical knowledge. During this season hope to teach new members anything about FEA, SolidWorks, practical engineering, and manufacturing skills.
Franklin Goodfellow, Steering Lead
Franklin is a 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering student. He is returning for his second year as the Steering Lead.
I joined the team in first year because of the hands on opportunities. As last years steering lead I’m hoping to build on progress from previous years. I hope to one day work in a manufacturing setting.
Daniel Ramirez-Gaston, Brake Lead
Daniel is a 5th-year Mechanical Engineering student. He will be returning for his third year as the brake lead.
I joined the team to improve my manufacturing and CAD skills in a professional setting while meeting new people. This season, I hope to experiment with advanced manufacturing methods that would allow us to produce parts for a new dynamic braking system. In the future, I would like to apply my skills from TBOGG and university towards a career in Aerospace Engineering.
Jessica Bell,
Concrete Mix Lead
Jessica is a 4th-year Environmental Engineering student
Emma Sanderson,
Spirit Lead
Emma is a 5th year environmetal engineering major
Ojaswin Aujla,
Sponsorship Lead
Ojaswin is a 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering Major
Lillie Penner,
Ski Design Lead
Lillie is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student
Lauren Degabriele, Technical Exhabition Lead
Lauren is a 4th-year Biomedical Engineering student. Since joining the GNCTR team in 2023, she has recognized the importance of team spirit and developing a theme that drives our success. As Spirit Lead this year, she is excited to kick off the season with enthusiasm and bring the Guelph spirit to the competition in London!
Vanessa Brenders,
Ski Reinforcement Lead
Vanessa is a 2nd-year Mechanical Engineering student
Alyson Carnell,
Safety Lead
Alyson Is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering major
Dr. Ryan Clemmer, Faculty Advisor