Press Release: Reefs RC Expands Team with Lead Project Manager and Head of Engineering

Reefs RC announced today the addition of two esteemed professionals to its leadership team; Rich Trujillo as Lead Project Manager and Wyatt Mellon as Head of Engineering.

This exciting expansion marks a significant step in Reef’s mission to innovate and broaden its product offerings, heralding a transformative year ahead.

Veteran Rich Trujillo has over 40 years of experience in the R/C hobby industry and 15 years in product development. Rich's extensive background and passion for the industry will help drive growth into new categories. His proven track record of delivering top-notch products aligns perfectly with the vision to elevate the Reefs RC brand.

Rich shared his excitement about joining Reefs RC, stating, "Reef and I go way back before Reefs RC was founded. I still recall that day he told me he was going to make his own servo and I responded with ‘You're crazy for going into the Servo business!’ I'm glad he didn't listen to me. It's because of this drive and enthusiasm for our industry that I find myself joining his team 8 years later. I look forward to working at Reefs to expand and innovate into new categories."

Wyatt Mellon’s innovative designs and engineering prowess have been recognized with a world championship and numerous other accolades in the RC industry. His role at Reefs RC will be pivotal in taking the Reefs RC brand to new heights by developing cutting-edge products and exploring new categories. Wyatt expressed his excitement about this new chapter, saying, “I am excited to design high-performance parts and see what our team can accomplish in the industry.”

Looking Ahead to 2024

The addition of Rich Trujillo and Wyatt Mellon will help Reefs build on the success already realized as they work together to develop innovations that will redefine the RC landscape while maintaining its commitment to the highest quality and performance.