Our Officer Board
President
Emily Hebing
BSBA Business Administration, Accounting
The President of UNLV Rebel Racing is responsible for leading and managing the entire team. This role entails representing the team at all major events, hosting and leading all team meetings, tracking the financial stability of the team, maintaining positive relationships with the university, sponsors, and other RSOs at UNLV, as well as being the main face for the organization.
Project Manager
Spencer Van Wormer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
The Project Manager is the official Vice President of the UNLV Baja SAE team and is responsible for all engineering-related activities of the organization. The Project Manager is also in charge of setting the annual vehicle goals, ensuring vehicle timelines are set and met, as well as delegating engineering tasks amongst leads and members. The Project Manager serves as the team captain at all Baja SAE competitions.
Treasurer
Cameron Atkinson
B.S. Mathematics
The Treasurer of UNLV Rebel Racing is responsible for all financial matters of the organization. These responsibilities include budgeting, fundraising, tracking and managing the team's finances, as well as being responsible for all financial paperwork for the team. Ensuring the financial well-being of the team, is the primary responsibility of the Treasurer.
Secretary
Nayeli Rivas
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
The Secretary of UNLV Rebel Racing is in charge of all scheduling and correspondence for the team. This role entails the recording of all meeting minutes, communication between members and the heads of the organization, as well as organizing and scheduling major events for the team. Ensuring that the team remains in contact and is coordinated in its efforts are the main goals of the Secretary.
Systems Integration Engineer
Tristan Frayer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
The Systems Integration Engineer, also known at the Car Chief, works in conjunction with the team's Project Manager. This role includes ensuring the vehicle is prepped for all competitions, making sure vehicle deadlines are followed and met, as well as facilitating system compatibility and coordination.
Steering
Steering Lead
Alessandro De Salvatore
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our Steering Lead handles the design and fabrication of our vehicle's steering system, which includes components such as steering geometry, steering ratio, and topology. Creating a durable and responsive system that allows our drivers to maneuver through rough terrain is a priority.
Suspension
Suspension Lead
Aiden Decania
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our Suspension Lead heads design and data collection for our vehicle's kinematics, dynamics, and shock absorption. Working closely with our steering, shocks, brakes, and drivetrain leads, the Suspension Lead ensures the vehicle remains on the ground and tearing up the track while being as agile as possible.
Shocks
Shocks Lead
Santyna Sampson
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Due to UNLV Rebel Racing being the only team in the Baja SAE Collegiate Series to design and fabricate our own custom shocks, this system requires special attention to detail. Our Shocks Lead is responsible for maintaining and tuning our shocks to allow for our vehicle to handle rough bumps and jumps with ease. With CNC and manual machining practices, each corner is ensured to have a shock body with up-to-date components that is adaptable to future design modifications.
Drivetrain
Drivetrain Lead
Mason Grebner
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our Drivetrain Lead is responsible for leading the design and manufacturing for our vehicle's power transfer systems. Managing elements such as two-wheel and four-wheel drive systems, CAD and analysis of parts, such as transfer cases, custom gear reductions, etc., and testing of these components to meet the challenges of rigorous off-road terrain are a few tasks required of this subsystem.
Brakes
Brakes Lead
Jason Quintanilla
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our Brakes Lead is tasked with designing and crafting a lightweight, reliable, and hydraulic braking system for our vehicle. Managing elements such as master cylinders, calipers, brake lines, and rotors, the Brakes Lead must ensure that the vehicle safely decelerates on demand.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics Lead
Nayeli Rivas
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our Ergonomics Lead is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle's driver can safely and comfortably operate the vehicle for extended periods of time. Elements such as seat angle, brake and throttle pedal design, harnesses, and ensuring the driver can perform egress quickly and easily are all responsibilities of our Ergonomics Lead.
Chassis
Chassis Lead
Ivan Romo
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our Chassis Lead manages the design, manufacturing, and safety of our vehicle's chassis. This includes ensuring that our roll cage meets all requirements outlined by Baja SAE, managing the correct cutting, notching, bending, as well as TIG/MIG welding of the chassis, and ensuring the frame compliments the ergonomic design for the driver.
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics Lead
Zander Chu
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Our team's Aerodynamics Lead is in charge of designing and fabricating the exterior bodywork of our vehicle. Designing all body panels with the goal of minimizing aerodynamic drag and maximizing top speeds is the main responsibility of the Aerodynamics Lead.
Electrical
Electrical Lead
Edgar Fierros
B.S. Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Lead is responsible for the design, fabrication, and testing of our vehicle's low-voltage electrical system. Designing and wiring the vehicle's kill switches, implementing brake lights, designing and routing wiring harnesses, as well as managing data acquisition and telemetry are major tasks of the Electrical Lead.
Business
Business Lead
Emily Hebing
BSBA Business Administration, Accounting
The Business Lead is responsible for spearheading all business-related endeavors of the team. Working alongside the President, Treasurer, and Secretary, the Business Lead is focused on sponsor acquisition, marketing of the team, fundraising, as well as leading the annual business presentation for the Baja SAE competition..