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The Team

Leadership

Thomas Lei

Thomas Lei

Thomas is a junior and studies chemical engineering and computer science. Outside of school, he loves hanging out with friends, cooking, and playing video games.

Thomas Lei

Captain

Jr.

Song Kim

Song Kim

Song Kim is a junior in chemical engineering. This is his third year on MCCT and he is excited to lead the mix design team. He also drives the team trailer.

Song Kim

Mix Design Lead

Jr.

Jade Redmond

Jade Redmond

Jade is a junior in Computer Engineering with a minor in History. She is excited to be this year's hull design lead. Outside of school, she loves to dance, read, and listen to music.

Jade Redmond

Hull Design Lead

Jr.

Sarah Kuepers

Sarah Kuepers

Sarah Kuepers

Aesthetics Lead

Jr.

Braedon Urzua

Braedon Urzua

Braedon is a Senior majoring in Civil Engineering. He is the quality control lead for the MCCT, and is excited for a great year. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, playing tennis and soccer, and watching sports.

Braedon Urzua

Risk Manager

Sr.

Lauren Battle

Lauren Battle

Lauren is a Senior studying Environmental Engineering. This is her second year on the team and she is the Quality Assurance Lead for this year. In her free time she enjoys playing soccer, enjoying the outdoors, and hanging out with friends.

Lauren Battle

Quality Assurance Lead

Sr.

Kaitlyn Aprill

Kaitlyn Aprill

Kaitlyn is a junior studying Civil Engineering. This is her third year on the team. She loves skiing and is on the UM Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team.

Kaitlyn Aprill

Mix Design Assistant

Jr.

Tyler Klinkman

Tyler Klinkman

Tyler is a junior studying Civil Engineering from Armada, Michigan. It is his second year on the team and he is excited to take on the inventory lead position. Outside of concrete canoe, he enjoys playing music, watching sports, and going on hikes.

Tyler Klinkman

Inventory Lead

Jr.

Greg Koontz

Greg Koontz

Greg Koontz

Paddling Lead

Jr.

Lili Szalai

Lili Szalai

Lili is a Junior majoring in Environmental Engineering. As Treasurer she is responsible for creating and maintaining the budget, gaining the necessary funding, and coordinating with the Business Lead. Outside of Concrete Canoe, she enjoys going to Michigan hockey games.

Lili Szalai

Treasurer

Jr.

Arnuv Peri

Arnuv Peri

Arnuv is a senior pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business Adminstration. In his free time, he enjoys coding, watching sports, and losing in fantasy football.

Arnuv Peri

Business Lead

Sr.

Mary Fouani

Mary Fouani

Mary is a junior studying Environmental Engineering. This is her second year on the team and she is the Secretary. In her free times, she enjoys reading, Duolingoing, and being active.

Mary Fouani

Secretary

Jr.

Leo Udell

Leo Udell

Leo Udell

Construction Lead

Jr.

Adna Mohamed Saed

Adna Mohamed Saed

Adna is a junior studying Civil Engineering. This is their second year on the team and their first as the Technical Submissions Lead. In their free time, they enjoy fencing, reading, and spending time with friends.

Adna Mohamed Saed

Technical Submissions Lead

Jr.

Members

Emily Barkes

Emily Barkes

Emily is a senior in Materials Science & Engineering. It is her third year on the team. Outside of Concrete Canoe, she plays for the University's Club Soccer and Rugby teams.

Emily Barkes

Sr.

Matthew Rai

Matthew Rai

Matthew is a freshman who is undecided in engineering. He plans to work primarily on the hull design team. In his free time, Matthew enjoys playing his cello, playing ping-pong, and staying active.

Matthew Rai

Fr.

Nicholas Schuette

Nicholas Schuette

Nicholaus Schuette is a sophomore in mechanical engineering. He likes playing video games and enjoys nature. In addition, he is a member of the Native American Student Association.

Nicholas Schuette

Soph.

Sofia Oertel

Sofia Oertel

Sofia is a sophomore from Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is hoping to study Civil Engineering and it’s her first year on the team. Outside of Concrete Canoe, she enjoys playing sports, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Sofia Oertel

Soph.

Felicia Ambrogi

Felicia Ambrogi

Felicia is a freshman studying civil and environmental engineering on the hull design sub-team. She loves music (both playing and listening), reading, and plants. This is her first year on the team, and she is excited to be involved!

Felicia Ambrogi

Fr.

Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams

Soph.

Isabelle Holden

Isabelle Holden

Isabelle Holden

Soph.

Lizbeth Gonzalez

Lizbeth Gonzalez

Lizbeth Gonzalez

Jr.

Parker Newell

Parker Newell

Parker Newell

Ayush Patel

Ayush Patel

Ayush Patel

Mstr.

Kathan Patel

Kathan Patel

Kathan Patel

Mstr.