the nevo team


  • Robert Dillman of NEVO Driving Academy

    Robert Dillman

    Chief Executive Officer & Lead Subject Matter Expert

    Robert Dillman founded NEVO Driving Academy in 2012 and operated the award-winning, behind-the-wheel-focused driver training academy, training teens, stunt drivers for film, professional athletes, racers, and high-net-worth individuals. In 2017, Robert began working for …

  • Tristan Geddy of NEVO Driving Academy

    Tristan Geddy

    Chief Licensing & Compliance Officer

    Tristan Geddy is accomplished compliance and accreditation specialist with a foundation in regulatory analysis, curriculum development, and policy implementation. She currently serves as Chief Licensing and Compliance Officer at NEVO Driving Academy, overseeing…

  • Mandy Allen

    Chief Learning Officer & Lead ISD

    Mandy Allen is an accomplished instructional designer with a rich background that blends military service and expertise in curriculum development. With a Master’s in Instructional Design from Syracuse University, she’s a proven leader who’s dedicated to…

  • Rob Dossie

    Chief GovCon Officer

    Rob Dossie is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel that brings many years of successful experience in military program and contract management to the NEVO team. His experience includes key leadership roles in the establishment and execution of numerous…


our EXPERTS


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Steve Laroza_NEVO

    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, Red Bull Romaniacs, and won the Mighty Moose EnduroCross.