MEET THE CREW

Adam Nilson

Owner, CEO

Adam’s entrepreneurial spirit has kept him out of corporate America, and constantly building small businesses in the Burlington, VT area. Adam’s passion for USPSA and 3-gun led him to the making of Atlas Gunworks. His first love is the Limited Division, where you will catch him testing prototypes. Adam’s business background in finance and growing small companies has been the driving force behind the growth of Atlas. When he’s not shooting, he is a sports enthusiast.

Tod West

Co-Owner

Tod’s 25+ years of machining experience and passion for perfection is what sets Atlas apart from other gun builders. Tod is the magic behind the guns, and sets the protocol for all gunbuilding activities at Atlas. His relentless attention to the smallest details is what really makes Atlas Gunworks pistols special. When Tod’s not behind the machines, he enjoys sports activities with his son, and bird hunting.

Corey Shumway

Website Fulfillment Specialist

Coming from six years in the restaurant industry Corey went from porkchops to pistols when joining the Atlas crew. Customer service and attention to detail are skills he uses when fulfilling customer parts orders or when he is adding new items to the website. When not at work he enjoys fishing on lake champlain and hiking the surrounding mountains. 

Mark Stevens

Director of Marketing and Outside Sales

Mark started as a marketing consultant for Atlas Gunworks in 2016 and has slowly but surely reduced the size of his successful marketing firm to accommodate Atlas’s growing needs. In 2020 Mark was offered and accepted the title of Marketing Director and now heads up our marketing efforts and manages the growing dealer network. Mark offices in Minnesota where he lives with his family and 2 coon hounds. When he isn’t working you will find him in the gym or shooting 3 gun and USPSA. 

Morgan Fitzgibbon

Sales Director

With an extensive background in hospitality from both restaurant and event management, Morgan manages the customer service team and is the go to for all sales calls and pistol inquiry. She can answer most of your technical questions and help find the right model to suit your needs as a shooter. Morgan also has a hand in the Atlas Gunworks marketing efforts and is behind the camera on the day to day social media posts. Morgan loves coffee, dogs and rock climbing. 

Joshua Collins

Staff Accountant

Josh handles the accounting and staff payroll for Atlas. A University of Connecticut graduate he uses those skills he learned to juggle the multiple dealers and individual customers transactions we see on a daily basis. Josh is a big sneaker fan and can wear a different pair everyday of the month and never wear the same shoe twice. 

Marcie Cousino

Inventory and Logistics

With years of experience in shipping and receiving Marcie can handle everything and anything inventory. She oversees all shop inventory, purchasing, counting and buildboxes. Need a gun shipped? Marcie handles all shipping and receiving of every Altas firearm as well. A Vermont native who grew up on a small horse farm she enjoys all things vermont. She is as comfortable on a pair of skis as she is on a saddle. 

Theo Chimes

Product Manager

Theo is our production manager and gunsmith. He has a hand in almost every shop process here, and touches every gun that leaves Atlas Gunworks. Theo’s attention to detail and determination to make every piece perfect is what sets him apart in the gun builder world, and makes him an invaluable part of our crew. A comedian at heart, he keeps the rest of the crew laughing through the day. Outside of Atlas, Theo loves to mountain bike, ski, and ride his motorcycle.

James Fucci

CAD/CAM Engineer

Looking for a custom slide design? James is your guy! Combining his CAD/CAM engineering expertise with his creative eye for innovative design made James an integral crew member at Atlas Gunworks. Every Atlas slide design starts and ends with James, and he always has a new idea to try. When he’s not writing programs and cutting badass slides, James loves to shoot USPSA (he’s a Grand Master), spend time with his two young sons, and practice Jiu Jitsu.

Ryan Jones

Machinist

Brought on with 15+ years of precision machining experience, Ryan quickly became an valued member of our crew. He’s worked on rally cars, made parts for submarines, and worked as a gunsmith on lever guns. Ryan fit right in here at Atlas Gunworks as a gun enthusiast, being a collector of classic and unusual firearms.

Jamie Chadurjian

Finishing and Tuning Specialist

Jamie is driven and diligent. He handles all of our precision finishing and polishing, as well as being the magazine guru. Jamie is a US Army veteran after 8 years of service, and loves to work! Outside of Atlas he works on weekends for a local paintball company, where he enjoys being both a referee and a player.

Cameo

Head of Security

Cameo is the head of security at Atlas Gunworks. With an extensive background in treat protection, she has expanded her knowledge of covert operations here at Atlas Gunworks and now knows where to hide snacks to save for later. Camster is a master manipulator and will convince you to share your lunch by demonstrating a wide variety of tricks (her signature move is the standing spin). Cameo loves going on solo adventures when nobody's looking, snacks and partying with her friends at the dog park.

Luna

Emotional Support specialist

Luna is Atlas’ in-house emotional support professional. With her big blue eyes, Luna has the ability to reduce stress and help staff refocus. With a background in herding cattle she is incredible at bringing people together and building a sense of community among the staff. Luna is happiest when getting pets and will inform you if you have stopped petting her prematurely. Luna’s one true passion is fetch and she can always be found within a few feet of a tennis-ball.