Rick Drummer

Year you started mentoring the team:  1999

Sub-Teams: Sustainability, Impact, Scouting, Safety

What are 2 fun facts about you? 

I am an active leader in Boy Scout Troop 360 (Advancement Chair and Chaplain) and I was the drum major in my high school band and also played saxophone (Chaminade High School in Dayton, Ohio)

Why did you join the Adambots?

My son was on the team and they needed adult help.

What is your favorite memory from robotics?

Being on Einstein in 2005 and watching the team also win the World Championship..

What have you learned from being on the team?

Coopertition can also apply to my daily work environment. Gracious Professionalism also applies outside of robotics, and it is very effective.

Do you have any tips for the current AdamBots?

Get involved as much as much as you can and learn something new. Get to know the other members of the team.

What is special about FIRST?

The model of students learning from, and working with, professionals in the field by actually being part of a competition is a great way to help prepared them for the future. It is also good for the mentors to learn from the students and share their knowledge.