A Technical Advisory Committee has been created to provide ideas and feedback on vehicle design specifications and the contest missions. The committee represents a wealth of technical expertise and experience from education, research, and industry.

The 2004 competition technical advisory committee has donated their time, energy and technical expertise to making sure that the competition is a great success. The committee members have been invaluable in developing the competition classes, design and building specifications, and evaluation criteria. The MATE Center and MTS's ROV Committee recognized and thank them for their efforts. They are appreciated!

Frank Barrows
Instructor, Submersible & Automotive Technology
Competition Coordinator, Monterey Bay Regional Ranger Class
Monterey Peninsula College

Harry Bohm
Co-author, How to Build Your Own Underwater Robot and Other Wet Projects & Introduction to Underwater Vehicle Design

Jim Davidson
Mechanical Engineer, retired

F. Richard Frisbie
Senior Vice President, Deepwater Technology
Oceaneering International, Inc.

Vickie Jensen
Westcoast Words
Co-author, How to Build Your Own Underwater Robot and Other Wet Projects & Introduction to Underwater Vehicle Design

Claire Johnson
West Coast Education Liaison
NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program

William Kirkwood
Associate Director of Engineering
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Michiko Martin
National Education Coordinator
NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program

Bryce Merrill
Recruiting Manager, ROV SystemsAmericas Region
Oceaneering International, Inc.

Drew Michel
Executive Vice President, TSC Holdings
Chairman, MTS's ROV Committee

Bryan Schaefer
ROV Pilot Technician, ROV Tiburon
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Kate Thompson
Education/Sanctuary Advisory Council Coordinator
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve