Officers
Sammy joined the team as a freshman and has risen up the ranks to become our President. He is both a leader on the team as well as his community through his work with the Alzheimer’s Association. Hailing from San Juan Hills High School, Sammy plans on studying mechanical engineering and hopes to some day become a successful entrepreneur. Sammy is an inspiration to the entire team and acts as a role model for everyone to follow.
Sammy Poppen - President
Tyler Allen - Vice President
Tyler started FRC as a sophomore, initially as the business lead on Team 9271 before moving to the same position on Team 5199. In addition to his role as vice president, Tyler continues his work as business lead while also participating as an important part of the mechanical team. Tyler plans to study mechanical engineering with an emphasis in aerospace. His experience with FRC has been formative and he aspires to help foster a similar experience and a passion for STEM in newer students.
Robert is in his third year of FRC, having previously been the Lead Programmer on team 9271. As an experienced programmer and leader, Robert contributes greatly to the organization of our team as Secretary, facilitating efficient external and internal communication. Additionally, Robert interns in software engineering and is the Director of Hack OC, a programming competition for teenagers in Orange County. In the future, he aspires to study engineering and data science to lead the development of advanced rockets and space travel systems.