Mentors — LYNK

Bob Bell

Distinguished Engineer @ Dell Technologies

Lead Coach | Software Mentor

My whY: I have seen first-hand -- including through my own children -- the impact that developing an engineering mindset can have in a young person's life, and I want to be a part of enabling that for any committed student in Western North Carolina.

Mentor: 2024-Present

Raziela Pohlman

Owner @ Weichert, Realtors - Unlimited

Lead Coach | Business and Admin

My whY: I believe in giving the youth in our community transformative opportunities—helping them discover their potential, building a supportive community, and creating something lasting that changes lives!

Mentor: 2024-Present

Benjamin Bell

Certified Flight Instructor

Strategy Mentor

My whY: I mentor because robots are cool - but even cooler is watching students realize they can build something amazing together.

Mentor: 2024-Present · FLL + FRC Alum

Casey Bumgarner

Project Manager @ Century Fire Protection

Logistics Support

My whY: To be a part of something great that enables kids to truly find joy in teamwork and achievement!

Mentor: 2025-Present

Nathan Flores

Student @ ICC

Provisional Mentor

My whY: I’m a mentor on the team because I would like to give students the opportunity that I got to have.

Mentor: 2025-Present · FRC Alum

Allison Jolley

Supervisor Project Controls @ DUKE Energy

Grant Writer

My whY: To help students open doors to new opportunities and build skills that last long after the competition.

Mentor: 2024-Present

Jimmy McCosker

Student @ SNHU

Provisional Software Mentor

My whY: As a former competitor, I continue mentoring to pass down the mindset, grit, and tactics needed to stand out on and off the field.

Mentor: 2025-Present · FLL + FRC Alum

David McEntire

Software Engineer @ Bank of America

Field Elements, Programming, + Fabrication

My whY: I feel that every youth deserves an opportunity to do something great. I want to be here to help remove obstacles they may have in finding that amazing thing and hopefully offer skills to help them through life.

Mentor: 2024-Present

Lisa McEntire

Educator @ Rutherford County Schools

Logistics + Hospitality Mentor

My whY: I want to help students believe in themselves and discover what they're capable of. I love watching them grow in confidence and learn how to solve real-world problems.

Mentor: 2024-Present

Caleb Pohlman

Owner @ Weichert, Realtors - Unlimited

Robot Strategy + Drive Coach

My whY: I mentor because a competitive robot teaches real-world skills in the most hands-on way.

Mentor: 2024-Present · FRC Alum

Joshua Pohlman

Power Distribution Engineer @ Leidos

Design Mentor

My whY: I want to make the team that I wish I could've been a student on.

Mentor: 2024-Present · FRC Alum

Kevin Reilly

Assistant Project Manager @ Gray Construction

Scouting and Strategy

My whY: I mentor students to give back to the program that changed my life and to open as many opportunities to students as I possibly can through mentoring.

Mentor: 2025-Present · FRC Alum

Daniel "Danny" Smith

Retired Educator + Agent @ Weichert, Realtors - Unlimited

Investor Relations / CVO

My whY: I mentor to build a culture of family and growth, unlock student potential, help them overcome fear, and inspire the next generation to transform their lives and community.

Mentor: 2024-Present

Kasey Smith

Leadership Coach

Business Mentor

My whY: I mentor on LYNK because I believe every student deserves the chance to explore their gifts and use them to make an impact.

Mentor: 2024-Present · FLL + FRC Alum