About Us
At NEVO, we teach people how to drive so they can explore, chase horizons, and learn from every mile. From the moment you start your engine, we’re with you, helping you learn, grow, and discover a newfound confidence. NEVO isn’t just a driving school — it’s a lifestyle that celebrates motion, mastery, and exploration.
Meet the Team
Meet the team of experts, designers, and dreamers who keep NEVO moving forward.
Robert Dillman
Chief Executive Officer & Lead Subject Matter Expert
Robert Dillman founded NEVO Driving Academy in 2012 with a simple belief that driving is more than skill; it’s growth in motion. What began as an award-winning, behind-the-wheel academy for teens soon expanded to train professional athletes, stunt drivers, and high-performance clients who shared a passion for precision and progress. In 2017, Robert joined Porsche’s Atlanta Experience Center and later served as a Security Driver Training Instructor for the U.S. Department of State, where he designed new training continuums to modernize programs for special agents and the foreign affairs community. His leadership at the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) advanced instructor development and earned FLETA accreditation — a benchmark of excellence in federal training. In 2024, Robert returned to NEVO, bringing with him the passion, purpose, and experience shaped by every mile of his journey, ready to guide a new generation of drivers to find their own adventure.
Tristan Geddy
Chief Licensing & Compliance Officer
Tristan Geddy is a compliance and accreditation specialist with a passion for clarity, structure, and progress. Her career has spanned education, public safety, and federal law enforcement training, where she helped strengthen national standards and earned recognition for excellence and innovation. A graduate of Columbia University, Tristan has been honored for her contributions to federal training accreditation and for her research on pancreatic cancer biomarker discovery. At NEVO, she leads licensing and compliance with insight and purpose, ensuring every standard reflects the academy’s commitment to growth, accountability, and the freedom to move forward.
Mandy Allen
Chief Learning Officer & Lead ISD
Mandy Allen is a learning architect driven by curiosity, discipline, and the belief that great training can change lives. A U.S. Army veteran and accomplished instructional designer, she blends real-world experience with academic insight to create learning that moves people forward. With a master’s degree in Instructional Design from Syracuse University, Mandy has led the development of innovative programs that bridge knowledge and action.
In addition to her role as Chief Learning Officer and Lead ISD at NEVO, she serves as the Supervisory Training Specialist at Fort Gregg Adams, where she guides the Ordnance Officer Leader Development Branch in shaping the next generation of military leaders. Recognized with the Distinguished Instructor Award, Mandy continues to pursue new ways to teach, connect, and inspire.
Rob Dossie
Chief Contracting Officer
Rob Dossie is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with a distinguished career in advanced systems development and contracting. Over the years, he has led teams through the design, acquisition, and deployment of next-generation aircraft programs, guiding projects from concept to completion with precision and purpose. His work has spanned small business innovation to major aerospace partnerships, each focused on advancing technology and mission readiness.
As NEVO’s Chief Contracting Officer, Rob applies that same discipline and leadership to every partnership and agreement. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts from development and negotiation to execution and closeout, ensuring clarity, compliance, and progress in every collaboration.
Meet the Expert Contributors
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Chance Morris
Precision & Stunt Driving
Chance Morris has over 15 years of film, television, and stunt show experience driving and jumping vehicles in some of today’s most exciting productions.
He spends his time away from set running high-dollar cars through their paces at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta.
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Ed Valpey
Racing & Counter-Terrorism
Ed Valpey has over 40 years of racing experience focusing on road, rallyx, and hillclimb.
When not behind-the-wheel himself, he has served as a Chief Instructor for over 25 years, across racing, HPDE, and Counter-Terrorism training programs.
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Max Calder
Racing & Stunt Driving
Max Calder has appeared in over 100 Hollywood productions. When not appearing in Stranger Things or Zach Snyder’s Rebel Moon, he instructs for Porsche and BMW.
In his free time, he refines his racing skills, recently reaching the podium at the 24 Hours of America.
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Steve LaRoza
Racing & Motorcross
Steve LaRoza has over 30 years of racing experience, focusing on Motorcross and Rally.
Steve won the Rally America Rookie of the Year, then went on to become the Rally National Champion in the Open Class, 2017. More recently he competed in the Dakar Rally and Red Bull Romaniacs.