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Mitchell Johnson
President

Mitchell Johnson is a junior electrical engineering student at the University of Connecticut and is particularly interested in sustainable technology.
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Brent Avallone
Chief Engineer

Brent Avallone is a senior mechanical engineering major and has been a member of UConn Electric Motorsports since the team was founded. Previously a vital member of the suspension team, Brent was nominated by his peers as Vice President and Chief Engineer for his exceptional character skills that make him perfect to lead the vehicle, and for his history with the team that extends further back than any other member.

THE TEAM

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team" -- Phil Jackson

Chris Ribeiro

Chassis Lead
Chris is a junior mechanical engineering student at UConn and has a passion for the automotive industry and aerospace technologies.

Ethan Smith

Aerodynamics and
​Suspension Lead
Ethan Smith is a Junior mechanical engineering major at the University of Connecticut and is interested in automotive design, additive manufacturing, and robotics. He has been with the club since February 2021. For the 2021-2022 competition season, he is working on designing a suspension system for the electric vehicle from the ground up. 

Evan Wielachowski

Electronics Lead
Evan Wielachowski is a junior electrical engineering major, with a naval science and technology concentration. As the Electronics Lead, he is responsible for the low voltage circuitry and the vehicles safety systems. In his free time, Evan likes to hang out with friends, go to concerts, and snowmobile. 

Jonathon Paes

Business Lead & Treasurer
Jonathon is a senior marketing major concentrating in digital marketing and analytics and minoring in communications. His responsibilities include obtaining funding for the organization and managing the website. He previously interned for the Danbury Westerners as a Game Day Operations and Marketing Intern where he was responsible for communicating with sponsors and honorees. Outside of classes, Jonathon is a huge sports fan (go Jets and Mets) and enjoys hiking.