TEAM

Brian Nilsen

Owner & Founding Member

Brian Nilsen has been deeply involved in the motorsports industry for more than 40 years. A native of Washington and Kitsap County, Brian’s first motorcycle was a Honda Z50. He dreamed of following in his dad’s footsteps by learning to ride as well as him on a Bultaco, an iconic Spanish motorcycle, and pursuing a career in the motorsports industry. Circuit of the Northwest has been a labor of love and he’s proud to partner with best-in-class designers, engineers and experienced operators and marketing professionals for the facility.

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Joel Cohen

Owner, COO & Director of Motorsports

Joel and The Joel Cohen Group LLC, are long-standing contributors to the world of motorsports. Joel and his team have opened countless new racing facilities and attracted numerous best-in-class racing events in IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA, ARCA and USAC.

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Daniella Lewis

Director of Sales

Daniella is an experienced sales professional with a passion for Motorsports. Prior to joining the team, she spent decades working in the luxury sales and business development fields. Native to the PNW, Daniella is now responsible for facilitating partnerships and building the membership body at the Circuit of the Northwest.

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Todd Melfi

Vice President of Corporate Sales

Todd is an experienced marketing and sales professional in the world of motorsports. During his career he has opened and secured sponsorships for racing venues in Pennsylvania and Iowa, among other destinations. Todd serves the Circuit of the Northwest in Corporate Team Memberships, as well as facilitating brands to secure sponsorship rights within the venue.

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Andy Gerdom

Chief Engineering Officer & Director of Motorsports Design

Andy has more than 30 years of experience in the Motorsports industry. Holding two Bachelors of Science from Purdue University in Land Survey and Structural Engineering, and a Masters of Science in Business Administration. He has led the development of design, motorsport and entertainment projects like Iowa, Jukasa, Mansfield, Lawrenceburg, Monroe, Pacific Northwest Motorsport Park, Bluegrass Motorsport Park, Prairie Hills Motorsport Park, and Canadian Motor Speedway.

Andy Vertrees

Executive Vice President & Chief Motorsports Officer

Andy has been involved in Motorsports most of his life. From 1979, he has been involved in ownership and consulting for many historic tracks, adding his flair and eye to the success of every project he is involved with. Through decades of management experience, a winning formula has been developed. It is now the core methodology: helping clients and friends in business achieve successful, sustainable and measurable results.