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Founded in 1977,
Wilson Combat® has grown to include more than 70 employees – no one
else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many
years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom
guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years
experience you will find at Wilson Combat:
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Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience – Over
598
Years
Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience – Over
54
Years
Shooting
Sports Experience – Over
303
Years
Hunting and
Field Experience – Over
1195
Years
Firearms
Engineering Experience – Over
67
Years
Patents and
Other Significant Awards –
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Bill Wilson -
President / CEO
History:
First firearm received at age 8 and a
lifelong obsession with firearms and hunting began
Retail gun and revolver action tuning business (Sportsman’s
Headquarters) 1972 – 1977
Started Wilson’s
Gun Shop in fall of 1977 customizing 1911 pistols and various
revolvers
Current President and CEO of Wilson’s Gun Shop, Inc. dba Wilson
Combat
Education:
Graduate
- Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 1972
Graduate - Oklahoma
State Tech School of Business, Jewelry and Watch Making - 1974
Firearms Industry
Associations:
American Pistolsmiths Guild - Member,
Awarded the Honor of PISTOLSMITH OF THE
YEAR in 2002
National Rifle Association - Life Member Since 1975
Gun Owners
of America - Member
International Defensive Pistol Association (I.D.P.A.) -
Life Member (#CL-1) President and Founder
United States Practical Shooting Association (U.S.P.S.A.) -
Life Member (#CL-15) Former Section Coordinator and B.O.D.
Handgun Hunters International - Member
Texas Trophy Hunters Association - Member
Industry
Innovations:
SHOK-BUFF® - Frame Saver/Recoil Buffers, the Original 1911 Frame Buffer
Series 47 1911 Magazines, the Industry Standard in Reliability and
Durability
Accu-Comp
Compensators, Used to Win Numerous IPSC Championships
Trak-Lock® II Tactical Shotgun Sights, the Industry Standard in Law
Enforcement
Bullet Proof® Unbreakable Ejector for the 1911 Pistol
KZ-45 Polymer
Frame 1911, 11 Round .45 ACP Firepower in a Standard 1911 Size
Package
1911 Versa-Tool, for All our 1911 Disassembly Needs
Shooting Interests /
Competitive
Shooting Accomplishments:
IPSC/USPSA National Championships - 1977 - 14th, 1980 - 8th, 1981 -
12th, 1982 - 14th, 1983 - 4th, 1984 - 3rd, 1986 - 11th
IPSC World Championships - 1979 - 5th, 1983 - 11th
Member IPSC Gold Team - 1983
Member IPSC Silver Team - 1981 and 1986
IPSC 15 year Reunion Invitational - 1st
Bill Wilson is one of the Original Southwest Pistol League IPSC
"Combat Masters"
World Speed Shooting Championships (Steel Challenge) - 1981 - 6th,
1982 - 12th, 1983 - 4th, 1984 - 12th
Arkansas Speed Shooting Championship - 1984 - 1st, 1985 - 2nd
Second Chance Street Combat Shoot - 1978 - 3rd, 1979 - 1st, 1980 -
2nd, 1982 - 1st
NRA Bianchi Cup Invitational - 1979 - 9th, 1980 - 16th, 1982 - 5th,
1983 - 12th, 1984 - 7th, 1985 - 7th, 1986 - 7th
Soldier of Fortune 3-Gun Invitational - 1980 - 5th, 1984 - 12th
IPSC Midwest Championship - 1978 - 1st, 1979 - 5th, 1980 - 2nd, 1982
- 1st, 1983 - 2nd, 1984 - 2nd, 1985 - 1st
Florida IPSC FIPT - 1983 - 2nd
Arkansas Combat Pistol League Champion - (IPSC) 1977, 1978, 1979,
1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, (IDPA) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,
2001, 2002 and 2003
Arkansas State IDPA Champion - 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001
Tulsa Practical Pistol League Champion - 1981, 1983 and 1984
Missouri State
USPSA Limited Champion 1994
Oklahoma State IDPA Champion - 1998 and 2000
IDPA Inaugural Invitational - 1997 - 4th SSP Master
IDPA National Championship - 1997 - 3rd SSP Master, 1998 - 3rd CDP
Master, 1999 CDP Champion, 2000 CDP 2nd Master
KC Winter IDPA Indoor Championship - 1998 - 1st CDP Master
IDPA Midwest Spring Nationals - 1999 - 1st CDP Master
IDPA Rangemaster Winter Championship - 1998 - 1st CDP Master, 1999 -
2nd CDP Master
Venezuela IDPA
Champion (CDP Division) 2001
South African
IDPA Champion 2004 and 2005 (CDP Division), 2006 1st
Master
Stopped active and serious competition from 1987 – 1995 due to burn
out and business demands and again in 2003 – present to pursue other
interests, primarily recreational shooting, hunting and ATV riding
Bill Wilson is the only shooter in the world to have finished in the
TOP 5 at all of the following events: IPSC Nationals, IPSC World
Championships, IDPA National Championships (USA), IDPA National
Championships (South Africa), IDPA National Championships
(Venezuela), Second Chance Street Combat Shoot, Bianchi Cup
Invitational, World Speed Shooting Championships (Steel Challenge)
and the Soldier of Fortune 3-Gun Championships.
IPSC =
International Practical Shooting Confederation. USPSA = United
States Practical Shooting Association, membership #CL-15. IDPA =
International Defensive Pistol Association, membership #CL-1
Firearms
Training:
Thunder Ranch Defensive Pistol II
Thunder Ranch
Team Tactics
Thunder Ranch
Home and Vehicle Defense
Thunder Ranch
Urban Rifle Course
Rob Haught
Tactical Shotgun Course
Hackathorn/Haught
3 Gun Tactical Shooting Course
Larry Vickers / Ken Hackathorn -
1911 Centennial Celebration - 2011
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Veteran of over 25 African safaris since 1979 to Rhodesia, Zambia,
Zimbabwe and South Africa
Extensively hunted Australia’s northern Territory and recently
hunted New Zealand
Veteran of too many hunts to count in Arkansas, Texas, Montana and
Tennessee
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since:
1977
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
39 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
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| Shooting Sports
Experience |
39 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
50 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
39 Years |
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Ryan Wilson -
Vice President
History:
First
firearm received at age 5 and a lifelong obsession with firearms and
hunting began
Began my career at Wilson Combat in 1985
Current
Vice President of Wilson Combat
Started
Wilson Tactical in 2000 producing hand-made knives
Started Paracord.com in 2008 producing products made from paracord
Current President and CEO of Paracord.com
Education:
Graduate - Berryville
High School - Berryville, AR - 1996
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Life
Member Since 1993
International Defensive Pistol Association (I.D.P.A.) - Membership #6
Arkansas Combat Pistol League (ACPL) I.D.P.A. Club #1 - Active
Member
Industry Innovations:
Cop Tool – Specialized tool used by police and military
professionals worldwide
Shooting Interests / Competitive Shooting Accomplishments:
1991 – IPSC – Ozark Mountain Practical Shooters – 1st
Juniors Tac Combat
1991 – IPSC – Ozark
Mountain Practical Shooters – 1st Juniors Open Combat
1991 – IPSC – Ozark
Mountain Practical Shooters – 1st Juniors Open Pins
1992 – IPSC – Ozark
Mountain Practical Shooters – 2nd B Class Open Combat
1998 – IDPA – Arkansas
State Championship – 3rd CDP Expert
1998 – IDPA – Arkansas
Combat Pistol League – 1st CDP Expert Overall
1998 – IDPA – National Championships – 7th CDP Expert
1999 – IDPA – Arkansas
State Championship – 3rd CDP Expert
1999 – IDPA – Arkansas
Combat Pistol League – 2nd CDP Expert Overall
2000 – IDPA – Arkansas
State Championship – 2nd CDP Expert
2000 – IDPA – National Championships – 1st CDP Expert
Firearms Training:
A.L.S.
Certified Less Lethal Instructor
A.T.O.A.
Conference
Hackathorn/Haught - 3 Gun Tactical Shooting Course
Larry Vickers / Ken Hackathorn -
1911 Centennial Celebration - 2011
Rob Haught - Tactical Shotgun Course
Rogers Shooting
School - Advanced Pistol
Rogers Shooting School - Tactical Handgun - 2010
Rogers Shooting School - Urban Rifle - 2010
Thunder Ranch - Defensive Pistol II
Thunder Ranch - Home and Vehicle Defense
Hunting Interests / Experience:
9
African Safaris to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – Have taken 2
of the big five
Extensively hunted in Arkansas,
Montana and Texas
Hunted
Australia’s
Northern Territory
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1985
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
26 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
5
Years |
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
26 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
28 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Joyce Wilson -
Company Pilot / Director of I.D.P.A.
History:
Developed
interest in firearms from an NRA handgun safety/personal protection
class in 1994. Became interested in competition shooting and
hunting as a result of that class.
Education:
Graduate - West Virginia University, B.S. Speech Pathology and
Audiology (1983), M.S. Audiology (1985)
Firearms
Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member Since 1994, Life Member
Since 2006
Gun Owners of America - Member
International Defensive Pistol Association - Life Member
Firearms
Industry Experience:
Executive
Director and Treasurer - International Defensive Pistol Association,
2000 to Present
Publisher - International Defensive Pistol Association ‘Tactical Journal’ , 2001
to present
Graphic Design,
Layout, Editor – Wilson Combat Catalog, 2005 to 2007
Graphic Design, Layout – Wilson Combat Magazine Advertising Program, 2005 to
2007
Flying Experience:
Private Pilot, Single Engine Land - January 2007
Instrument Rating, Single Engine Land - June 2008
Women's Air Race Classic - 2nd Place of 51 Planes - June 2010
Women's Air Race Classic - 3rd Place - June 2011
Shooting Interests / Competitive
Shooting Accomplishments:
1999 - High Lady, North Carolina State IDPA Championship
2000 - High
Lady, International Defensive Pistol Championship
2000 - High
Lady, Oklahoma State IDPA Championship
2000 - 1st
ESP Sharpshooter, Arkansas State IDPA Championship
2001 - High
Lady, Arkansas State IDPA Championship
2002 - High
Lady, Arkansas State IDPA Championship
2004 - 1st
ESP Expert, Arkansas State IDPA Championship
2004 - High Lady
and Most Accurate Shooter, South African IDPA Championship
2005 - High
Lady, South African IDPA Championship
Firearms
Training:
Thunder Ranch - Team Tactics
Lethal Forces
Institute I and II, Massad Ayoob
John Farnam’s
Defense Training International Defensive Handgun Class
Hackathorn/Haught
3 Gun Tactical Shooting Course
Rogers Shooting School - Tactical Handgun - 2010
Rogers Shooting School - Urban Rifle - 2010
Larry Vickers / Ken Hackathorn -
1911 Centennial Celebration - 2011
Instructorships:
Safety
Officer Instructor - International Defensive Pistol Association
Handgun/Personal Protection Instructor - National Rifle Association
Hunter Education Instructor (Formerly) - West Virginia
Bow
Hunter Education Instructor (Formerly) - West Virginia
Hunting Interests / Experience:
7 African safaris since 2001 to Zimbabwe and South Africa
Hunted Australia’s Northern Territory, New Zealand, Argentina and
Turkey
Hunted in
Arkansas, Texas, Montana and West Virginia
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
17 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
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| Shooting Sports
Experience |
16 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
16 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Duane Wormington
- Chief Financial Officer
History:
Cost Accounting
& Programming NC & CNC mills & lathes 1979 – 1984
Accountant –
Private Industry 1985 – 2004
Received CPA
Certification 1999
Currently
CFO of Wilson’s Gun Shop, Inc. dba Wilson Combat
Education:
Graduate - Purdy High School - Purdy,
MO -1975
Graduate
- Southwest Baptist University - Bolivar, MO - 1979
BS degree in Business Administration, Accounting, & Economics
Firearms
Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Antique / Military Guns
Handgun Plinking
Firearms Training:
3-Gun with Bill Wilson and Rob Haught
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Deer, Quail,
Pheasant in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas & South Dakota
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2004
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
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| Shooting Sports
Experience |
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| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Angela Smith
- Corp Secretary / Accounts Payable
History:
Angela joined the Wilson Combat team in 1983. Over the years she has
helped in many different aspects of the business. Her expertise has
ranged from packaging to reception and everything in between. She
currently handles our accounts payables, payroll and other related
bookkeeping duties.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1983
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
28 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
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| Shooting Sports
Experience |
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| Hunting and Field
Experience |
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| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Peter Grillone
-
Creative / IT Director
History:
Peter is originally from upstate NY. After graduating High School,
Peter, joined the ARMY. He spent 13 years proudly serving in the
Military Police / Military Intelligence spending his final years as
the lead instructor for Computer and Economic Crime Division. Prior to joining the Wilson
Combat team in 2006, Peter owned and operated Southside Computer
& Design in Missouri. Peter started his career with Wilson
Combat as the IT manager and soon it was evident that he was more
than capable to also take over the design department as well. Peter
handles all of the design & in house photography for Wilson Combat
including our catalog and all website/product photos. He also
designs all of our advertising campaign materials. Peter is the
webmaster for Wilson Combat as well as the IT director. Peter has a
son D.J. He loves motorcycles and spending time with friends.
Education:
Graduate - Waterloo Senior High School - Waterloo, NY - 1979
JSU – Jacksonville State Alabama
University Of Maryland
Texas A&M
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Firearms Training:
FBI – VIP Security Training
FBI – Anti-Terrorism Training
ROK – Ranger Training
Military Police
Various
military firearms courses
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Being from upstate NY, Peter is a shotgun hunter, deer, turkey,
duck, geese and trout fishing.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2006
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
5 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
13
Years |
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
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| Hunting and Field
Experience |
36 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Tressa Logue
- Marketing, Executive Assistant to Ryan Wilson
History:
Tressa began her career at Wilson Combat in 2008 as the
Receptionist/Front Office clerk. Her quick learning and retention
skills coupled with her outstanding customer skills and attention to
detail made her the perfect candidate to assume the Marketing
Contact responsibilities as well. She handles all of our marketing
contracts and keeps direct and close contact with all publications
Wilson Combat advertises in both in print and online. Tressa handles
all other aspects of marketing including Press Release composition and
distribution as well as fulfilling picture/information requests for
articles. In 2009 she was promoted to Marketing fulltime as well as
Ryan Wilson’s Executive Assistant. She keeps Ryan’s schedule running
smoothly. It is a challenging
job but she enjoys it very much. She spends her free time enjoying
the happiness of parenthood. Tressa is an extremely proud parent of
a beautiful, rambunctious and witty daughter named Codi Dawn.
Education:
Graduate – Boise High School - Boise, Idaho - 1999
Boise State University - Boise, Idaho - 2000 - 2004 Business
Management with an emphasis in Accounting.
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Firearms Training:
Women of Wilson Combat Shooting Class - Directed by Joyce Wilson
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Enjoys hog hunting as well as deer, and duck. Most of her hunting
these days consists of catching frogs and lightning bugs with her
daughter.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2008
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
3 Years
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| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
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| Shooting Sports
Experience |
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| Hunting and Field
Experience |
13 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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John May -
Sales Director
History:
John first started in the Firearms Industry in 1986 working in
various roles to include: Purchasing Director and Sales Director for
Wilson Combat, General Manager for Hogs Breathe Fine Guns,
Owner/Maker Hideout Gunleather, decades of guns shows and various
gun shops.
Hunting various native game since 1979
with his family, but has always loved handguns. John got his first
handgun at twenty and first 1911 at twenty-one. Fell in love! He
started making holsters sometime in 1989 found out he didn’t know
much about shooting pistols, joined a gun club and started shooting
competitively. On weekends he worked gun shows and in various gun
shops since 1986 and found out that he truly loved all things gun
related, especially shooting. John joined IDPA in 1998 and started
shooting regularly. Attended his first Nationals in 1999 and have
only missed one since. While working as Operations Manager at
Contour-Med became interested in firearms instructing. He spent all
of his free time going to shooting classes and any instructor
classes he could find. Joined OPS ( Options For Personal Security )
as an adjunct instructor and started teaching as often as possible.
John still teaches some and shoots as often as possible. He is still
in love with three things: His wife, kids, and his 1911……
Education:
Firearms
Industry Associations:
International Defensive Pistol
Association (I.D.P.A.) - Member since 1998
National Rifle Association - Life Member
Shooting Interests / Competitive Shooting
Accomplishments:
Match Director 2003-2006 IDPA Nationals
1st Place Expert 2002, 2005 Arkansas State IDPA Match
2nd Place Expert 2001, 2003, 2004 Arkansas State IDPA
Match
1st Place at a host of other state and regional IDPA
Matches
Central Arkansas Shooters’ Association IDPA Director 1999
Central Arkansas
Shooters’ Association Vice President 2000-2001
Central Arkansas
Shooters’ Association President 2002-2004
Arkansas State I.D.P.A. Match - 3rd Expert 2010
Arkansas Combat Pistol League (ACPL) - Vice President 2011
Firearms
Training
Experience:
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Shotgun Instructor
NRA Personal Protection Instructor
IDPA CDP, ESP, SSP Expert
Adjunct Instructor OPS
Chief Instructor and CO founder DFI
Arkansas Concealed Carry Instructor #409
IDPA Safety Office Instructor
Graduate: Jim Crews’ Urban Tactical Carbine Instructor
Graduate: Ken Hackathorn Tactical 3 Gun
Graduate: Rob Haught Tactical Shotgun
Graduate: OPS Tactical Pistol
Graduate: OPS Tactical Rifle
Graduate: OPS Dynamic Tactics
Graduate: OPS Tactical Rifle Instructor
Graduate: OPS Tactical Pistol Instructor
Graduate: Firearms Instructor Development
Graduate: Gary Lawrence Self-Defense and Arkansas Law
Safety Officer 1999-2000 IDPA Nationals
Chief Safety Office 2001-2002 IDPA Nationals
Paid Expert Firearms Witness
Hunting Interests /
Experience:
John has hunted various native game
since age 13. He is currently introducing the next generation to
hunting.
Patents and
Other
Significant Awards:
U.S.
Patent # 7,058,439 Issued 6/6/2006
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2003
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
25 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
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| Shooting Sports
Experience |
18 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
32 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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John LaHue - Customer Service
Representative
History:
Prior to joining the Wilson Combat team, John owned a small gun
store and was engaged in farming. The first few IDPA matches were
held at his range on his farm until it moved to the Wilson range.
Education:
Graduate - South Holt High School,
Oregon, MO - 1967
K State - Pittsburg, KS
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
International Defensive Pistol Association (I.D.P.A.) - Member
United States Practical Shooting Association (U.S.P.S.A.) - Former
Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
John shot competitively for many years
in both USPSA and IDPA competitions. He was also president of the
North Arkansas Action Pistol League for 5 years.
Firearms Training:
Rob Haught - Tactical Shotgun
Hunting Interests / Experience:
John has hunted small game and deer
since childhood and also has an interest in archery hunting.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 1997
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
30 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
25 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
53 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
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| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Matt Riker - Customer
Service Representative
History:
In 2005, Matt began his career with Wilson Combat as a Sales
Associate and Customer Service Representative. Matt spent the
previous four years in sales in the automotive industry. Trained as
a French Chef by his father and fellow chefs, worked in the food
service industry for several years. He worked in the family owned
Restaurant in Eureka Springs,
Arkansas for 20 years and that is where his customer service career
began. He worked as an
Italian Chef at Ermillio's in Eureka Springs and a line cook at
Bubbas BBQ restaurant also in Eureka Springs. While Matt owned his
own landscaping business in Holiday Island,
Arkansas for 5 years, he continued cooking nights in Eureka
Springs. Matt has one son Austin, who is an avid
shooter that knows as much, or more than Matt does about Wilson
Combat products. Austin has attended many of the
Wilson Combat gun events across the U.S. with Matt and is always
eager to lend a hand. Matt's love of guns began as a young boy with
his father and family friends that took him and his brother dove and
deer hunting. He enjoys hunting with any kind of gun as well as bow
hunting. “We are blessed to live in an area where we can hunt
and fish all year, and we don't take that for granted.”(Matt)
If there is a gun show, you will find Matt there, most likely with
the entire family.
Matt is now teaching his son the skill of target shooting and
respect for all weapons. Austin loves it!
When they shoot on the weekends, the whole family goes along to
strengthen their knowledge of gun safety and general gun skills.
Education:
Graduate - Eureka Springs High School
- Eureka Springs, AR - 1991
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
International Defensive Pistol Association (I.D.P.A.) - Member
Oklahoma Shooter's Association - Member
Arizona Sportsman's Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Matt enjoys I.D.P.A. shooting and any
range time he can get with co-workers and family.
Firearms Training:
Three Gun Training under both Bill Wilson and Rob Haught
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Matt enjoys all types of hunting with
bow, rifle, shotgun and handgun.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2005
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
21 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
30 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Scott Fisher - Customer
Service Representative
History:
Scott spent the
first 2 years of his career at Wilson Combat in test-fire. The next
1 1/2 years were spent in final assembly of our handguns. Scott was
the first person to move from the custom shop into a customer
service representative role in the company's history. Scott joined
the U.S. Army in 1983 and retired after 21 years combined
active/reserve service. During this time, he was awarded the Bronze
Star Medal and Combat Action Badge for service in Iraq. After his
military career he became a deputy for the King County, WA Sheriff's
Office. During his 12 years of patrol there, he was awarded the
Sheriff's Medal for Valor in the line of duty.
Education:
Graduate - Sheldon High School -
Eugene, OR - 1983
U.S. Army Military Police School - 1984
U.S. Army Military Police Investigations School - 1987
U.S. Army Drug Suppression Operations School - 1987
U.S. Army Military Intelligence Interrogator School - 1993
U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center & School (PSYOP) -
1998
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center - 1993
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member Since 2007
International Defensive Pistol Association (I.D.P.A.) - Member Since
2008
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Arkansas State I.D.P.A. Championship -
3rd CDP Sharpshooter - 2009
Firearms Training:
Expert Marksman - U.S. Army - Rifle Bar, Pistol Bar
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
U.S. Army Close Quarters Combat Training
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Avid turkey hunter and bass fisherman
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2005
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
5 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
21 Years |
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
3 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
40 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Jason Jones - Customer
Service Representative
History:
Jason received his
first gun at the age of 6 and has had a love and respect for
firearms ever since. He began hunting with his father at a young age
and forged a love for hunting and the outdoors that continues today.
Education:
Graduate - West Fork High School -
West Fork, AR - 1991
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
International Defensive Pistol Association (I.D.P.A.) - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Jason enjoys pistol
practical/competition shooting, precision short and long rang rifle
shooting and sporting clays.
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jason deer hunts using traditional
archery, pistol and rifle.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2010
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
1 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
33 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Tonya Chambers -
Customer Service Representative
History:
Tonya began her
career at Wilson Combat packaging parts, then moved to shipping and
now assists customers as a Customer Service Representative. Before
Wilson Combat, she worked in sales, worked in restaurants training
as a chef and as a pharmacy technician. Tonya is a proud mom with a
daughter.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School -
Kingston, AR - 1993
Studied Child Psychology at College of the Ozarks
Studied Computer Information Systems at NTI
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Target Shooting
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since:
2009
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
2 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
3 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
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Laura Miller -
Receptionist
History:
Laura loves
spending time with her husband Tommy and 5 kids working on their
farm.
Education:
Graduate - Alpena High School -
Alpena, AR - 1998
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Laura has hunted deer, squirrel and
turkey since she could walk.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
25 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Debbie Davis -
Customer Service Support / Firearm Invoicing / NFA Paperwork
History:
Debbie owned and
operated Kiddie Korral Day Care for 11 years before coming to Wilson
Combat. She started in our shipping department where she worked for
5 years. Debbie is married with 7 grandchildren that she enjoys
hiking and fishing with. She has also worked part time at I.D.P.A.
Education:
Graduate - Alpena High School -
Alpena, AR - 1973
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Debbie has hunted squirrel and rabbit
and in her younger years she hunted raccoon every weekend.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 1995
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
16 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
T.J. Floyd -
Firearms Inventory Control Specialist / Accounts Receivable
History:
T.J. has worked in everything from a
stock brokerage firm in Dallas, the chicken industry to cleaning a
bowling alley before beginning her career at Wilson Combat. She
started in the shipping department, then became a receptionist
before her current position. T.J. is the mother of 4 wonderful
children. She has recently married what she says is an "almost
perfect man" with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Education:
Graduate - Lamar High School -
Arlington, TX - 1982
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
T.J. occasionally kills a few cans and water bottles down at the
creek.
Firearms Training:
Three Gun Training under both Bill Wilson and Rob Haught
Hunting Interests / Experience:
T.J. has hunted squirrel and rabbit
with her grandpa when she was a kid. She plans to get back into
hunting with her husband.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2000
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
11 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
10 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Sabrina Nance - Custom Shop Administrative Assistant
History:
Sabrina joined the Wilson Combat team
in 2007. She started her career in the shipping department taking on
tasks such as packaging, pulling distributor orders and shipping.
She also spent time in our kitting department, receiving and
inspection. She is currently the Administrative Assistant for the
Custom Shop. She feels very blessed to be married to her wonderful
husband.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School -
Green Forest, AR - 1998
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Sabrina enjoys to shoot pistols and rifles with her husband and
father.
Firearms Training:
Women of Wilson Combat Shooting Class -
Directed by Joyce Wilson
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2007
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
4 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Karen
Vandiver -
Custom Shop Inventory Clerk
History:
Karen joined the Wilson Combat team in
2011. She is currently our Custom Shop inventory clerk. Before
coming to Wilson Combat she worked as a Machine Operator and Metal
Polisher in Prescott, AZ. She also worked in the Dogwood Canyon
Nature Park for many years.
Education:
Graduate - Gilbert High School -
Gilbert, AZ - 1974
Graduate - Maricopa Skill Center -1989
- CNC Operator and Programmer
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association -
Member
Arkansas Combat Pistol League
(A.C.P.L) - Member Since
2011
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Karen enjoys to shoot skeet and trap.
Firearms Training:
Women of Wilson Combat Shooting Class -
Directed by Joyce Wilson
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Karen began hunting at a young age
with her grandfather, father and brothers in the Squaw Gulch in the
Patagonia Mountains. She has hunted dove in the Valley and
quail in the Four Peaks Mountains of Arizona.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 2010
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
20 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Victor Tibbets - Custom Shop Manager
History:
Vic Tibbets is not
only a master pistolsmith, he is also the manager of the Wilson
Combat Custom Shop.
Vic Tibbets started
working at Wilson Combat when he was 17 years old, already an ardent
hunter and firearms fan. He spent the next eighteen years with us,
first learning to be a gunsmith, and then refining and practicing
his skills until he became one of the finest pistolsmiths in the
country. Vic wanted his own business, and left Wilson Combat to
start and manage a firearms company for the next three years. He
then joined with a long-time friend and co-founded Guncrafter
Industries, where he firmly established himself as a premier
pistolsmith and businessman. He remained a partner in Guncrafter
Industries for the next 4 years, until he decided to return home to
Wilson Combat. Vic has over 25 years experience working on quality
firearms, and a national reputation as a premier 1911 pistolsmith.
Education:
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
I.P.S.C. and
Bullseye competitive shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Victor has hunted both large and small game for numerous years with
firearms, and many
years with archery equipment.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team
Since: 1984 - 2001, 2007
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
27 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
3 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
35 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
8 Years |
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jim Wilson - Master Pistolsmith, New
Product Development, Training
History:
Jim has been
involved with shooting and guns most of his life, and has been with
Wilson Combat since 1986. Over the years, he has become
one of the world’s acknowledged masters of the 1911 design, and
quite possibly the ultimate practicing 1911 pistolsmith. Trained by
a Vocational-Technical institute as a machinist, he has parlayed
that education in working with metal into hand-crafting and
hand-fitting some of the finest pistols in the world today.
Education:
Graduate - Huntsville High School -
Huntsville, AR -
1984
Graduate - Northwest Arkansas Vocational Technical - Springdale, AR
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
North American
Hunting Club - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
For over 30 years,
Jim has shot in competitions in I.P.S.C., trap, skeet, and sporting
clays.
He has also been an
active 3D archery shooter.
Hunting
Interests / Experience:
Jim has hunted elk,
deer, hogs, small game, and upland birds for most of his life.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1986
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
25 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
31 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
34 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
20 Years |
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Mike Campbell - Master Pistolsmith
History:
Mike
Campbell worked for over 15 years in construction, welding and as a
mechanic, including 2 years in the U.S. Army as an aviation
mechanic, before joining Wilson Combat in 1983. He left in 1987 to
pursue other interests but returned to Wilson Combat in 1999. He
works as a Master Pistolsmith on our Supergrade line as well as a
welder for our Titanium Suppressors.
Education:
Graduate - Alamo Gordo High School - Alamo Gordo, NM - 1974
Attended - Northeastern State College - Tahlequah, OK - 2 Years
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association Member
Shooting Interests /
Accomplishments:
Mike
was a member and shot in competition in the New Mexico Precision
Shooter's Club (Benchrest Rifle).
Hunting
Interests / Experience:
Mike enjoys to hunt elk, deer, hogs, and small game.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since:
1983-1987, 1999
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
17 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
37 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
45 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
James Waters - Master Pistolsmith
History:
James Waters grew up with firearms and shooting. He spent 4 years as
carpenter, then 2 years as a mechanic, and then joined the Wilson
Combat team in 2002. He has worked in test fire and many different
gun departments. His proven gunsmithing abilities now have him in
the Supergrade department. He also owns and
continues to operate his own farm.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 1997
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
James has been a
recreational firearms shooting enthusiast for over 25 years,
including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. He has also done his own
reloading, and participates in archery competition.
Hunting Interests / Experience:
James has hunted
local game animals, including deer, varmints, turkey and small game.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since:
2002
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
11 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
10 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
27 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Steve Kelley - Master Pistolsmith
History:
Steve Kelley spent 21 years in the HVAC business before becoming a
gunsmith in Florida, where he worked for 3 years. He has been a
pistolsmith with Wilson Combat since 1993. He also owns and
operates, with his wife, his own gun shop.
Education:
Graduate - Tulsa Central High School - Tulsa, OK - 1968
Attended - Northeastern State College - Tahlequah, OK - 2 Years
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
National Wild Turkey Foundation
Ducks Unlimited
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Steve is a recreational shooter and enjoys Sporting Clays
Firearms Training:
Concealed Carry Permit Instructor
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Steve has hunted large and small game since childhood. He enjoys
hunting for White tail and Migratory birds.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1993
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
18 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
45 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Bobby Sims - Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Bobby Sims spent 2 years in construction, and has been the
owner/operator of his own farm for over 5 years. He joined Wilson
Combat 6 years ago, and works in the custom pistol shop,
hand-fitting 1911-style pistols. Bobby is happily married and has
one girl and one boy.
Education:
Graduate - Alpena High School - Alpena, AR - 2000
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association Member
Buckmasters
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Bobby has been a
recreational shooter for over 16 years, and particularly enjoys
shooting skeet. He also shoots pistols and rifles, and is an avid
archery shooter.
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Bobby has hunted
elk, deer, hogs, small game, and varmints for over 20 years.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2000-2003, 2004
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
10 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
17 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Greg Martin - Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Greg Martin started his career with Wilson Combat in 1998. He
started in Test Fire and moved through different departments
including, shotguns, handguns. He now does Custom Gunsmithing in our
CQB department. He worked in the construction business, landscaping,
and mechanic fields before joining the team.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 1985
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
I.D.P.A.
U.S.P.S.A.
Shooting Interests / Competitive Shooting Accomplishments:
Member of the
Wilson
Combat Shooting Team - Greg Martin
Participated in
competitive shooting with IDPA for 10 years and USPSA for 3 years.
Hobby shooting includes skeet, trap, and long-range rifle.
3-Gun Master in I.D.P.A.
A-Class in limited 10 and single-stack in U.S.P.S.A.
Won numerous state and regional IDPA Championships
2nd place in IDPA National Championships 6 times in CDP
Class
Shot 3 USPSA National Championships, placed in top 16 at all 3, was
the High A-Class competitor in all 3.
Firearms Training:
Completed courses
led by Ken Hackathorn, Rob Haught, and Eric Grauffel (IPSC World
Champion). Attended Texas Defensive Shooting Academy and the
Practical Shooting Academy.
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Greg enjoys to hunt elk, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, hogs,
exotics, small game, and upland birds.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since:
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1998
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
13 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
14 Years
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
32 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Kevin Hillhouse
- Master Pistolsmith
History:
Kevin started his career at Wilson Combat in 2000 in the Custom
Shop. He was the shop supervisor until he left in 2003 to pursue
other interests. He returned to Wilson Combat in 2011.
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2000-2003,
2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
10 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Waylon Villines -
Custom
Pistolsmith
History:
Waylon attended Kingston
High School and graduated in 1999. Shortly after High School he
married his lovely wife. Together they have 2 daughters. Waylon
started his career at Wilson Combat in 2004 as a Custom Pistolsmith.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR -
1999
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
3D Bow, Pistol &
Rifle
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Waylon and his father begun hunting when when he was a small boy. He
enjoys to hunt for deer, turkey, hog, squirrel and varmints. He also
enjoys to 3D bow hunt when he can.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2004
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7
Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
19 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Eric Toliver -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Eric joined the Wilson
Combat team in 2004 as a Custom Pistolsmith in our Custom Shop. He
and his wife together have one girl and one boy.
Education:
Graduate - Yellville-Summit High School - Yellville, AR - 1997
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Rifle, Pistol & Archery
Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Eric enjoys deer hunting
with both a gun and bow. He also enjoys to hunt for turkey and small
game.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2004
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
18 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Lonnie Miller -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Lonnie joined the Wilson
Combat team in 2002, he then left in 2003 to pursue other interests.
He returned in 2006. He has experience in our Test Fire range as
well as our Custom Finish shop. He now works in our Custom Shop as a
Custom Pistolsmith. Lonnie is married and has a son.
Education:
Graduate - Huntsville High School - Huntsville, AR - 1995
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
3D Bow & Long Range
Rifle Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Lonnie enjoys to hunt
deer and hogs using both a gun and a bow
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2002-2003,
2006
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
20 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Robert Chaney -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Robert grew up helping
his family in the cattle and chicken business. He started his career
at Wilson Combat in 1998 in our Custom Shop. He left to pursue other
interests in 2004 but returned in 2011 to our Custom Shop as a
Custom Pistolsmith.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 1992
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Pistol Target Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Robert enjoys deer and
varmint hunting
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1998-2004,
2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
13 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
20 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jon
Doty -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
After graduating in
2000, Jon joined the United States Army. During his 4 years in
service he was deployed to Kosovo and Iraq. After proudly serving
our country and returning home safely he was married and joined the
Wilson Combat team in 2009 as a Custom Pistolsmith.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR - 2000
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Skeet & Target Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jon enjoys hunting deer
and varmints
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2009
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
2 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jeremy Williams -
Custom
Pistolsmith
History:
Jeremy grew up 3rd
Generation Automotive & Auto Body enthusiast. He built his first car
at the young age of 14. He enjoys working on Classic, Custom and Hot
Rod cars. Jeremy joined the Wilson Combat team in 2009 in our Custom
Shop as a Custom Pistolsmith.
Education:
Graduate - Bergman High School - Bergman, AR - 2004
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Skeet, Handgun & Rifle
Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jeremy enjoys to hunt
deer, quail and varmints
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2009
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
2 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
12 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jared Phillips -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
After graduating from High School, Jared began
his gunsmithing career with another weapons manufacturer in 2004. He
joined the Wilson Combat team in 2008 as a Custom Pistolsmith. Jared
is married and has two beautiful daughters.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 2003
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Pistol and Rifle
Shooting Competitions
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jared enjoys hunting
hogs, pheasant, quail, and deer.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2008
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
2 Years |
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
10 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Michael May -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Michael joined the
Wilson Combat team in 2011. He brings with him numerous years of
experience from another gun manufacturer.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 1990
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Long Range Rifle
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jeremy enjoys to hunt
deer, quail and varmints
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Roy Campbell -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Roy started his career
with Wilson Combat in 2009. He had been in the gunsmithing business
for a few years prior.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR - 2003
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Skeet Shooting & Archery
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jeremy enjoys bow
hunting and duck hunting
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2009
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
5 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
9 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Steven Root -
Custom P arts
Finisher
History:
Steven joined the Wilson
Combat team in 2002. He is happily married and has two wonderful
children.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 1990
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
22 Long Rifle
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Steven has hunted deer,
squirrel and coon since he was a small boy
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2002
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
9 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
25 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Marty Birchfield-
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Marty joined the Wilson Combat team in 2006 as a
Custom Pistolsmith. He is married and has three boys.
Education:
Graduate - Eureka Springs High School - Eureka Springs, AR -
1984
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Shooting with his sons
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Marty enjoys to
deer hunt
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2006
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
4 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
30 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Justin Farnan -
Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Justin is an extreme
sports enthusiast. He enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, snow
boarding and sky diving. He started his career with Wilson Combat in
2007, then left to pursue other interests. However he returned to
the Wilson Combat team in 2011.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 2007
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2007, 2009,
2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
3 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Kenny Murphy -
Custom P arts
Finisher
History:
Kenny started his career
at Wilson Combat in 2011 as a Custom Parts Finisher. He is happily
married to his lovely wife Carrie. Together they have three
wonderful children. Kenny is very active in his church where he
serves as Assistant Preacher as well as Assistant in Sunday and
Bible schools.
Education:
Attended - Jasper High School - Jasper, AR
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
North American Hunting Club - Lifetime Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Muzzle loaders, Rifles &
Pistols
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Kenny enjoys to hunt for
deer, varmint and squirrel
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
11 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Tom Curtis -
Test Fire Technician
History:
Tom joined the Wilson Combat team in 2011 on our
Test Fire team. After graduating High School he spent some time in
the US ARMY Infantry. He enjoys all aspects of shooting.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 1983
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Rifles &
Pistols and everything in between.
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Tom enjoys to hunt just
about anything.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
20 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jeff ONeal -
Test Fire Technician
History:
Before joining the Wilson Combat team, Jeff spend 4 years in the
82nd Airborne Division in the Army. He is a combat veteran of Desert
Storm. He is now a valued member of the Test fire team. He is
happily married with a beautiful daughter.
Education:
Graduate - Bentonville High School - Bentonville, AR - 1989
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
82nd Airborne Division
Pistol Team Champion.
2 Star Letter of
Accomplishment for Pistol Team
Expert Marksman - M-16,
M9, M203, M2
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jeff enjoys to hunt deer
and coyote. He also enjoys to Bass fish.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2012
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
10 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Adam Arnold
- Shotgun Gunsmith
History:
Adam joined the Wilson Combat team in 2005. He is a custom shotgun gunsmith
with experience in pistols and rifles, but his expertise is with
Scatterguns. He is Captain of his local Fire Department as well as
an EMT and a CPR instructor. Adam is also a proud parent of one
daughter.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR - 1998
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Hand Loading, Bench Rest Shooting & Skeet Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Adam has been hunting since he was a young boy,
including deer and turkey.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2005
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
6 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
26 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jim Watson
- Custom Riflesmith
History:
Jim joined the Wilson Combat team in 2007. He
is by far one of the foremost Riflesmiths in the country.
Education:
Graduate - Huntsville High School - Huntsville, AR - 1967
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2008
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
3 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Robbie St.Clair
- Custom Riflesmith
History:
Robbie started his career at Wilson Combat in
2011 in our test fire department. Shortly after that he moved into
the AR rifle department. Robbie is happily married, together they
have a boy and a girl.
Education:
Graduate - Huntsville High School - Huntsville, AR- 1994
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Long Rifles and Pistols
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Robbie enjoys to hunt deer, squirrel and coyote.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
19 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Bryan Moss
- Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Bryan started his career at Wilson Combat in
2011 in our test fire department. Shortly after that he moved into
the custom shop as a pistolsmith. Bryan is happily married with 3
children.
Education:
Attended - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Bryan enjoys to hunt deer, squirrel, turkey and rabbit. He also
enjoys to fish.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Eric Moss
- Custom Pistolsmith
History:
Eric began his career at Wilson Combat in 2012.
He is a custom pistolsmith in our custom shop. Eric is happily
married with 4 wonderful children.
Education:
Attended - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2012
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Fred Jackson
- Test Fire Technician
History:
Fred started his career at Wilson Combat in
2011 as a test fire technician. He was a pawn shop manager for many
years before joining our team. He is married and has 2 children.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR- 1970
Attended - Arkansas Tech University
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Target Shooting and Reloading
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Fred enjoys to hunt deer, small game and varmints.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
25 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Ron Phillips - Master Pistolsmith
History:
Ron Phillips started his career at Wilson Combat in
1980 and stayed for 24 years. He left in 2004 to pursue other
interests as well as operate his own custom shop called "Ron
Phillips & Co." Ron returned to Wilson Combat in 2010, bringing back
his extensive industry experience. As well as being a Master
Pistolsmith, Ron, also in aides in new product development, warranty
issues and training.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 1980
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Life Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Building 1911's
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Ron enjoys to hunt for deer, hogs and other
small game.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1980 - 2004, 2010
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
31 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
40 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jason Campbell- Master Pistolsmith
History:
Jason joined the Wilson Combat team in 2005. He
has experience in our test fire range as well as prep. He is
currently a Supergrade Custom Pistolsmith. Jason is happily
married. Together they have one boy and one girl.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR - 2000
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
3D Bow Shooting, Plinking
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Jason enjoys to hunt with a bow and a rifle. He
hunts for deer, elk, turkey, squirrel and varmints.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2005
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
6 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Chris Davidson- Master Pistolsmith
History:
Chris started his career in 2004 in our
shipping department. He was then moved into the test fire range and
then gun prep. His ever growing gunsmithing abilities have moved him
through the ranks and he is now a Supergrade Master Pistolsmith.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 2004
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Guns & Archery
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Chris enjoys to hunt for bear, deer, turkey &
hog.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2004
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
10 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Marvin Pitts-
CNC Programmer
History:
Marvin joined the Wilson Combat team in 2009.
He is our CNC programmer as well as an R & D Prototype Machinist. He
comes to us with extensive knowledge of programming, mill and lathe
experience.
Education:
Graduate - Manchester High School - Manchester, CT - 1990
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2009
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
15 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Ian
Walters- Design Engineer
History:
Ian is a self taught mechanic and designer with
a life long passion for weaponry. He started his career in the
firearms industry in 2006, he joined the Wilson Combat team in 2010
as a design engineer.
Education:
Bachelors Degree - Florida Atlantic University - 2005
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Ian is a Historic Weaponry enthusiast. He also is a C & R license
holder.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2010
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years |
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
1
Patent |
Stephen Johnson- Quality Control
History:
Stephen joined the Wilson Combat team in 2007
as a Quality Control Technician. He also aides in the Machine shop
and Rifle departments. He is married to his lovely wife LaSheryl,
who he says in the love of his life. Together they have three
beautiful daughters.
Education:
Graduate - Jasper High School - Jasper, AR - 1989
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Stephen enjoys to target shoot with rifles and pistols. He also
enjoys archery.
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Stephen likes to hunt small game, deer and
turkey.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2007
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
4 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
30 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Randal May- Machinist
History:
Randal started his career at Wilson Combat in
2010 as a CNC Machinist. He brings with him many years experience
and extensive knowledge of CNC machining.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 1987
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Long Range Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Randal enjoys to hunt turkey and deer.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2010
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
27 Years |
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Vance Cross- Machinist
History:
Vance started his career at Wilson Combat in
2011 as a CNC Machinist. He brings with him many years experience
and extensive knowledge of CNC machining. Vance has lived in the
local area since 1995 and was the owner operator of a construction
company until 2005 when he entered the firearms industry as a CNC
Machinist.
Education:
Graduate - Judsonia High School - Judsonia, AR - 1987
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Hobby Shooter and Occasional Competitor
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Vance enjoys to hunt and fish with his son
Parker.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or Relevant
Firearms Industry Experience |
7 Years
|
| Military and/or Law
Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms Engineering
Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Brenton Richardson -
Machinist
History:
Brenton joined the Wilson Combat team in 2012 as a machinist. He was
born in Alaska and moved to Harrison to work on his family farm.
Education:
Graduate - Harrison High School - Harrison, AR - 2002
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2012
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Brandon Collier -
Finish Shop Supervisor
History:
After graduating from Kingston High in 2004, Brandon attended NAC
and received an Associates degree in Automotive Service Engineering.
He started his career at Wilson Combat in 2005 working in the finish
shop. In 2007 he was promoted to the finish shop supervisor. Brandon
married his High School Sweetheart in 2011 and together they have
one daughter.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 2004
Associates Degree in Automotive Service Engineering - North Arkansas
College
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
IDPA and Bench
Style Shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Brandon enjoys deer hunting as well as turkey and hogs. He began
hunting at the young age of 6
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2005
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
6 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
6 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
18 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Benny Matlock -
Finish Shop Technician
History:
Benny began his career at Wilson Combat in 2006 working in the
finish shop.
Education:
Graduate – Elm Springs High School – Elm Springs, AR – 1978
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Benny enjoys deer hunting.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2006
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
5 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
25 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Scott Cupples -
Finish Shop Technician
History:
Scott joined the Wilson Combat team in 2010 as a sand blaster and
painter in our finish shop
Education:
Kingston High School - Kingston, AR
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Firearms Training:
J.R.O.T.C
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Scott enjoys squirrel hunting in this spare time.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2010
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Jeff Brandt -
Purchasing Manager
History:
Jeff has lived and worked in NW Arkansas his
entire Life. He came to Wilson Combat with over 18 years of banking
and finance experience. Jeff grew up with a strong sense of duty
and service that was exemplified in earning the rank of Eagle Scout
in Boy Scouts of America. He followed a family tradition of serving
in the military. Jeff served as an officer in the US Army Reserve
as a Combat Engineer. He is a third generation airborne soldier.
His military service culminated in a Bronze Star for his service
during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004. Jeff loves travel and
adventure as shown by visiting over 35 countries on 6 continents.
Jeff has had a long time passion for firearms. He always admired
his father’s government model 1911. Jeff first came into contact
with Wilson Combat in the mid 1990’s when he would shoot with Bill
and Ryan Wilson at a Wilson Combat range. Shortly afterwards Jeff
would start his Wilson Combat collection with a Compact CQB, which
would be followed later by numerous other products to include AR’s
and shotguns.
Jeff brings a strong business and logistical
background to Wilson Combat. He has a passion for “black guns” and
even NFA items to include destructive devices and suppressors.
Education:
Harrison High School – Honor Graduate and
Student Body President
University of Arkansas – BSBA - Finance
Army ROTC – Distinguished Military Graduate
Engineer Officer Basic Course – Honor Graduate
Engineer Officer Advanced Course – Honor Graduate
Combined Arms and Services Staff School – Honor Graduate
Other Banking and Military Schools to Include Airborne and Air
Assault
Firearms Industry Associations:
Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout, Adult –
District Chairman for Ozark District
Who’s Who in Arkansas Business – Top 40 Under 40
Corps of Engineers Grizzly Award for the to Engineer Platoon Leader
in the Army
Corps of Engineers Itschner Award – 2 times – Best Engineer Company
in the Army, C/489th Engineer Battalion - Awarded Both
Times when Jeff was the Commander of the Unit
Meritorious Service Medal for Command Performance
Bronze Star for Service During OIF1
Shooting Interests / Competitive Shooting Accomplishments:
Black Rifles
Tactical Pistols
NFA
Hosts Semi-Annual, Regional, Machine Gun Shoot
Firearms Training:
EAG Tactical
RedBack One
Magpul Industries
Various military firearms courses, events and demolitions skills
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since:
2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
20 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
13 Years |
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
34 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
13 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Rhonda
Kee - Purchasing Assistant
History:
Rhonda came to work for Wilson Combat in November 1998 as a parts
inspector. In March of 2003 she moved to the purchasing assistant
position where she remains today providing critical support to our
purchasing manager. She has been married to her husband Donny for
over 30 years and they have 2 daughters and 4 grandsons.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 1980
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 1998
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
13 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Louella Styles - Inspection
History:
Louella started out as the receptionist in 2000, then moved to
kitting guns. She has built Scattergun Technologies shotguns,
including test-firing the shotguns... Louella then moved to our
Armor-Tuff division where she parkerized and armor-tuffed firearms.
She now works in our inventory department where she has done
inventory receiving, been an inventory clerk, assistant to the
purchasing manager and is now in inspection. Louella is happily
married and has 2 wonderful children.
Education:
Graduate - Berryville High School - Berryville, AR - 1989
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Recreational skeet shooting
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Louella loves the outdoors, deer hunting and
spending time with her family.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2000
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
11 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
15 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
15 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Chalona Sattler -
Purchasing Assistant, Import/Export
History:
Chalona began her career at Wilson Combat as the receptionist. She
has since taken on a Purchasing Assistant position along with
handling our import / export business. Chalona has been married
since 2003 and has 2 step children.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR - 1996
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration - North Arkansas College
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2003
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
8 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Helen
Vandergrift - Shipping
Clerk
History:
If you ever visit Wilson Combat for a tour, Miss Helen will be the
one you see buzzing up and down the inventory isles at 100 miles an
hour. She also packages all of our handguns for shipment.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 1969
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2003
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
8 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Kandi
Coates
- Gun Kitting
History:
Kandi graduated from Kingston High School in 2007, 8th in her class.
She met her husband Marcos in 2008 and they were married in 2009.
Kandi loves the outdoors, hunting, riding motorcycles and air soft
wars. She has worked in shipping / receiving and currently kits all
of the parts for our gunsmiths.
Education:
Graduate - Kingston High School - Kingston, AR - 2007
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Firearms Training:
Women of Wilson Combat Shooting Class - Directed by Joyce Wilson
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Kandi enjoys deer, squirrel, turkey and dove
hunting.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2007
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
4 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
1 Years |
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
7 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Krystal Wilson - Shipping Clerk
History:
Krystal was raised in Eureka Springs. She was married in 2004 and
has a son born in 2010.
Education:
Graduate - Eureka Springs High School - Eureka Springs, AR - 2003
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Shooting Interests / Accomplishments:
Paintball
Firearms Training:
Women of Wilson Combat Shooting Class - Directed by Joyce Wilson
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Krystal enjoys deer and turkey hunting.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
10 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Angela
Brizendine - Packaging
History:
Angela grew up in Madison county Arkansas. She was married in 2006
and has 3 children Kyle, Kaylee and Kerri.
Education:
Graduate - Huntsville High School - Huntsville, AR - 2003
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Hunting Interests / Experience:
Deer hunting.
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2010
| Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
| Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
| Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
| Hunting and Field
Experience |
5 Years |
| Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
| Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
Beth Foster - Packaging
History:
Beth grew up in Carroll county Arkansas. She has 3 children
Tucker, Maggie and Sadie.
Education:
Graduate - Green Forest High School - Green Forest, AR - 2003
Firearms Industry Associations:
National Rifle Association - Member
Member of the Wilson Combat Team Since: 2011
|
Direct or
Relevant Firearms Industry Experience |
1 Years
|
|
Military and/or
Law Enforcement Experience |
|
|
Shooting Sports
Experience |
|
|
Hunting and Field
Experience |
|
|
Firearms
Engineering Experience |
|
|
Patents and Other
Significant Awards |
|
|
And one
other thing – we, the company and the employees,
strongly support the NRA and what they do for all
firearm enthusiasts. Every Wilson Combat employee
is a member of the NRA. We hope you are, too. If
you make a qualifying* firearm purchase from Wilson
Combat, we’ll even pay your first (or next, if already a
member) years membership fee.
Here’s
what you gain because of our
experience:
We know
guns. We understand how they’re used, and what they are
supposed to do, and how they are supposed to work. You
won’t find us building you something that,
intrinsically, is just not smart. Because we know what
we expect from a firearm, the odds are
that we know what you expect, too.
We don’t
have to look outside our own company to develop a new
product. Between our professionals, our engineers, our
managers, and every single employee – and our customers
– there is just not a better source of new ideas about
the market we serve. It often amazes us when our
competitors announce a new XYZ pistol, designed by none
other than Mr. Somebody Special. It seems like these
announcements occur monthly. We build dream-guns for
customers, every day, that are far superior – in design,
features, and practical use – than these celebrity
endorsed guns designed to mass market. But then, we’re
not mass-marketers, and our customers don’t generally
buy what everyone else has. We are custom gun
crafters, building guns for custom gun owners.
Firearms
are machines. Our firearms are hand-built by skilled,
experienced craftsmen, but sometimes, one will get
through that shouldn’t have. It may have a problem that
did not show up here, no matter how extensive our Q.C.
program and test-fire protocol is. If you happen to have
any kind of problem with a firearm from Wilson Combat,
you will be happy to discover that when you call, you
will end up with someone who knows what you’re talking
about, and can usually help troubleshoot the problem
over the phone. When that can’t be accomplished, we’ll
tell you how to get the gun returned to us. And since we
know what it means to not have a favorite gun, it will
go straight to an experienced gunsmith who will get the
problem resolved, then back in your hands ASAP. The
point is, we own and use guns, we understand problems,
and, just like you, we get impatient when we feel like
we aren’t getting the attention we need. We’ll treat
your gun like it was our own, and we’ll treat your issue
like it was our own. We’re empathetic, because we know
just how you feel.
We can
talk with you about what kind of firearm, and accessory,
will best meet your needs, whether it’s for defense,
competition, plinking, hunting, concealed carry, etc. We
can talk with you about the environment you’ll be using
your weapon in, and the conditions you might normally
encounter. We can talk about these sort of things
intelligently, because we been there and done it, not
just read about it. We are gun enthusiasts all day every
day. We’re real proud of what we do, and thankful that
we get to do it with Wilson Combat. We want you to be as
proud of your firearm as we are proud to have crafted
it.
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