Phil Burke - Founder

Phil Burke founded BurkeBuilt Motorsports in 2004 and has been involved in motorsports his whole life. Having grown up the son of successful business owner, drag racer, custom car builder, machinist and fabricator; Phil began “building things” very early in life. Deciding in grade school to be an engineer, the balance of Phil's education, including his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo , shaped his abilities.

Moving immediately into product development straight out of college, Phil began working with Devices for Vascular Intervention (DVI) then Advanced Cardiovascular Systems (ACS) and finally Guidant Corporation. Armed with valuable experience gained in product development programs Phil ran for these “Fortune 500” corporations, Phil combined his product development professional skill set with his personal interests in the Motorsports world and started BurkeBuilt Motorsports. Hundred's of successful product development programs later, BurkeBuilt Motorsports continues to provide start to finish product development and custom vehicle design, prototype, development, and manufacturing for it's ever growing client base.

Phil's mechanical engineering degree and experience has led to high proficiency in all aspects of the Product Development Cycle. Phil leads BurkeBuilt's team supporting its clients in the following areas: idea creation, conceptual development, project planning, product and process research and development, manufacturing support and engineering, high volume production line set up and optimization, facility design and lay-out, production control, lean manufacturing, world wide production ramp up, product release, and customer field support.

Eric Johnson - VP Engineering/Business Development

Eric Johnson is a 13 year veteran of Product Development and has over 8 years experience in running motorsports related companies. After working for Stryker Instruments, Guidant Corporation, Boston Scientific and running various entrepreneurial ventures such as founding Rev111, which specialized in hardcore Jeep aftermarket parts, Eric teamed with Phil at BurkeBuilt.

In addition to his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Michigan Technological University , Eric has expertise in every stage of product development, from concept to manufacturing. Starting in medical device manufacturing and transitioning through advance manufacturing project management, research and development, and early product research, Eric progressed into specializing in recognizing new product concepts, creating intellectual property and working to develop early market leading concepts. Eric has over 22 patents/applications in process for his own companies and clients and has created an impressive list of successful products.

Ryan Ragland - Senior Engineer

Ryan has over 12 years of experience in professional motorcycle racing. Ryan has been involved in every aspect of racing, from professional racer to test rider, and from technician to engineer for factory level teams. Beginning in 2002, Ryan headed Research and Development for KTM North America, working closely with the Austrian parent company to produce an off-road line of motorcycles specific to the American market requirements.

Ryan graduated in 2002 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University . Ryan is an expert in Solidworks Design and Cosmos Works Finite Element Analysis. Ryan has over 6 years of experience researching and developing new products, specializing in product optimization and improvement.

Jeff Burke - Operations Manager

Jeff has over 20 years of fabrication and manufacturing experience. Jeff manages all aspects of BurkeBuilt's production and custom project programs. Once a project enters the prototype stage and beyond, Jeff is the primary interface with all clients and vendors. Jeff co-ordinates and insures every aspect of each client's project gets done on time and to BurkeBuilt's high standards. Jeff also manages BurkeBuilt's fabrication & machine shop. Jeff's experience with Solidworks, sheet metal bending, welding, tube bending, manual and C.N.C. machining is key to BurkeBuilt's seamless day to day operation.

Chuck Lentz - Technician

Chuck has over 10 years of fabrication and manufacturing experience. Chuck is an expert in all of BurkeBuilt's capabilities. Chuck can prototype almost anything and is always enthusiastic about new design projects. Chuck leads BurkeBuilt's production crew and assists in prototypes and new product development.

Brandon Selkee - Technician

Brandon has over 2 years of experience in the Rev.1 prototype and manufacturing shop. He has expertise operating all of Rev.1's equipment and specializes in the operation of our portable Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) and the creation of custom prototyped products.