Gunwerks is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Chalupsky as Director of Product Development. 

Chalupsky comes to Gunwerks with over eight years of experience in the outdoor and hunting industry and most recently served as Director of Engineering with FeraDyne Outdoors. 

He will lead a team of engineers and product development personnel on the creation and refinement of rifle, optic and accessory products.

Raised in Duluth, MN, Chalupsky earned a degree in Chemistry Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point and spent five years in the Army as Platoon Leader, Scout & Sniper Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and Deploying Unit Weapons Trainer. He has also spent multiple years providing diplomatic protective services to US Embassy Baghdad through the Department of State. 

“This was a difficult position to fill. Our product roadmap requires a very technical and creative leader." saidAaron Davidson, President, “We are very pleased to welcome Ryan, he brings a high level of engineering and managerial experience to the Gunwerks family.”