PRESIDENT

Full-time gig: New Product Quality Manager at Rockwell Automation

Why I love motorcycles: The motorcycle community is like no other, so many riders are welcoming and full of knowledge and provide a sense of belonging to all. I love the feelings of freedom, independence, power, and adventure motorcycles bring to my life, and wonderful people to share it with!

Why I serve BUILD: I've always had a passion for motorcycles and mentorship, and BUILD allows me to combine both of those interests by encouraging young students to develop skills and careers in STEM. I started in BUILD as a mentor for the Iron Angels team, and want to continue expanding my outreach to all students. BUILD gives me the chance to continue to inspire others and give back to my community, while teaching and engaging with students and watching them grow..

VICE PRESIDENT

Full-time gig: Technology and Higher Education Professional

Why I love motorcycles: I love motorcycles because they represent pure freedom—nothing between me, the machine, and the open road. There’s a visceral connection when you feel every curve, every shift, every mile in a way you just can’t in a car. It’s not just the ride itself; it’s the culture, the camaraderie, the friendships forged at meetups, on weekend trips, and along winding backroads. Family rides become memories, solo rides become therapy, and the whole experience carries a sense of adventure that’s hard to match. And honestly? They’re just plain awesome. The look, the sound, the adrenaline—it’s everything I love rolled into one.

Why I serve BUILD: I serve BUILD because it’s about more than motorcycles — it’s about giving back, teaching real-world skills, and igniting a shared passion in the next generation. Through BUILD, students learn teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills while discovering the same sense of freedom and connection that made me fall in love with motorcycles in the first place.

(photo cr. Christina Korth)

Secretary

Full-time gig: Product Manager, Travel Technology

Why I love motorcycles: It’s as much about the community as it is the machine. Most of my closest friends are fellow motorcyclists.

Why I serve BUILD: BUILD brings together my love of motorcycles and community service, allowing me the opportunity to give students exposure to skills and abilities they don’t always get in school.

TREASURER

Full-time gig: Sr. Solution Consultant – software implementation

Why I love motorcycles: The motorcycle is a vehicle that engages. The senses, the mind, and the community.

Why I serve BUILD: Well, like most things moto related, it is fun. BUILD has allowed me to BUILD myself (and some motorcycles) while providing skills and STEM oriented programming to the community

SCHOOL & TEAM LIASON

Full-time gig: Former owner operator of two franchised motorcycle dealerships

Why I love motorcycles: Motorcycling has been the thread that runs through my life. Family and friends richly bonded forever through shared experience and the places motorcycling has taken. It is authentic and real, empowering, liberating, and pure.

Why I serve BUILD: I am a believer in life-long learning, giving back and serving others. BUILD allows me work with young people. Seeing the light come on in their eyes the moment they realize they created something with their hands continues to fuel me. I know BUILD works, instilling young people with confidence, skills and elevating possibilities for the next step in their journey.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Full-time gig: ead Custodian for New Berlin West High School and Build Moto Mentor

Why I love motorcycles: I grew up from little on for the Need for Speed. I got my my first mini bike at 13 yrs old and my first motorcycle at 16 years old, a Honda XL185. Then as I got older, I got into sport bikes and started road racing when I was 20. The best part about having a motorcycle is that there is no better feeling than having a open road to enjoy the serenity it gives you. Even in my 50s, I still enjoy boonie bike racing to get the thrill of the Need for Speed (on a smaller scale!).

Why I serve BUILD: To help secure a strong bright future for our young adults.

BOARD MEMBER

Full-time gig: Video Director/Producer

Why I love motorcycles: People unite around motorcycles. Whether its racing or riding or simply sharing time, when you come to this community you will find fast friends who are quick to smile and eager to share their story. Their passion for the sport and community is infectious.

Why I serve BUILD: BUILD offers me the chance to pay-forward the mentorship and guidance I’ve received throughout my life. Some of the most rewarding experiences in my youth came from hands-on experience through tech and extra-curricular programs. In BUILD you will see students develop courage and confidence. You will see them moved to tears by their own growth. How can you not love that and want to be a part of it?