Desert Fuel is currently a team of eight, the leaders of Desert Fuel consist of Bryan McCoy, an electrical engineer, Jason McCoy, a mechanic and fabrication expert, Greg Childs, a Technical Consultant, Janet McCoy, a business analyst, Jason Swanson, a mechanical and thermal engineer, Tom Hemenway, an industrial designer and fabrication expert, Andrew Knoop, a programming specialist, and Kevin Bair, a junior mechanical systems engineer. The team will have additional assistance provided by consultants in mechanical engineering, material science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and computer science as required.  Here is additional information about each team member:

Bryan McCoy obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University in 2004. He has an Associates degree in Avionics Technology from Community College of the Air Force.  He has been employed at ON Semiconductor for the past year as an Applications Engineer for motor controls and DC to DC converters.  Prior to his employment at ON Semiconductor, he worked for Mobility Electronics specializing in AC to DC and DC to DC conversion and charging.  In addition, he served four years in the Air Force as an F-16 Specialist, gaining experience with the avionics systems, navigation systems, and communication systems on the F-16 fighter jet.

Jason McCoy is a Tech. Sergeant in the United States Air Force where he performs Quality Assurance inspections on F-16 aircraft weapons systems. He specializes in fabrication, welding and motor building. His most recent project was a highly modified 2.4L KA24det built for the owner of Nico which is currently boosted to 380WHP. Ever inspired to learn fabricating processes he has a working foundry for casting Aluminum parts. He is also accomplished in lathe and mill work. He has twelve years experience in car modification, restoration, fabrication, and motor enhancement.

Greg Childs has worked in the mental health and law enforcement fields, and holds a BA in Psychology with a focus on research methodology from the University of Arizona. He's currently on hiatus from ASU where he is a couple classes away from a Masters in Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Program Administration. Greg is currently employed by the State of Arizona as a Special Investigator / Senior Auditor. In addition, he is the current CEO of NICO.

Janet McCoy obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a Certificate in Quality Analysis in 1999. She is currently a full time mother of twin girls. Prior to motherhood, she was employed at ON Semiconductor for five years as a Process Manager for the supply chain department and was a leader in a cost reduction effort to educate an international workforce to streamline the supply chain system. Moreover, she was a Project Leader for implementing a quality system to meet customer quality requirements.

Jason Swanson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently employed at Rockford Fosgate. Jason has expertise in thermal management and mechanical design for mass production. He is also a partner in the Devise Inc. a product development and global manufacturing company.

Andrew Knoop is currently employed as an engineering technician at ON Semiconductor, working with DC-DC power supply units. He has an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technologies and 12 years of experience with component level testing. Prior to ON Semiconductor, Andrew worked as a design technician for a start-up company, Primarion. Ever improving his technical expertise, Andrew has recently started to learn programming to manipulate test instruments, data acquisition units, and other active equipment. Prior to his electronics education, he designed and fabricated raw steel molding for recycled plastic extrusion presses. Familiar with mechanics and electronics, Andrew hopes to bring added knowledge and ideas to the team to continue the advancement and understanding of alternative fuels.

Tom Hemenway is an entrepreneur and inventor with a passion for automobiles. Having started customizing cars at 18 years old, he has an extensive automotive fabrication background. Projects have included everything from gull-wing doors to complete fabrication of prototype vehicles for some of the biggest manufacturers on the planet. His extensive design background also helps him create unique design features for every project. Tom also has experience in clay sculpting, mold making, FRP parts manufacturing, casting, welding, and painting.

Kevin Bair will have his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in May of 2008 from Arizona State University. His knowledge includes several CAD systems and numerical approaches. He is also an amateur fabricator. He will continue his education at Arizona State University by pursuing a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in control systems. Kevin has interned at Honeywell in the advanced engines division and has been interested in hybrid and electric vehicles for a long time.