Geissele Automatics is pleased to announce that Michael Hefner is joining our Team as our new President.
Geissele now has 250,000 sqft. of manufacturing space filled with over 135 CNC machines and is preparing for future growth in many facets of the Defense Industry. Mike will take over many of the day to day operations and will work directly with founder Bill in shaping the future of the company.
“I am beyond excited to lead this exceptional organization. Bill and I have discussed many plans and future defense product launches for Geissele Automatics and maybe even a few surprise direction shifts.”
– Mike Hefner
Mike spent 24 years in the US Army, most of which as a Tier One Operator in an SMU. His Army career culminated as a Sergeant Major working in RDT&E and procuring weapon systems and armaments for USASOC. Mike and Bill first met during this time and their first project was bringing the now famous Geissele SSF/SSA triggers into the US Military. There ate many other successful projects that the duo collaborated on prior to Mike’s retirement from the Army in December of 2014.
After military retirement, Mike helped develop suppressors and explosive ignition systems for CGS group. More recently, Mike was President at ZEV Technologies.
Years ago I was having trouble with a trigger install and emailed Geissele on a weekend. To my surprise, Bill personally emailed me with a response less then an hour later. I never forgot that and have used his products reliably since then. Few people deserve success more then the people at Geissele. He/they earned it.
Great choice Bill and congratulations to you and Mike. You guys will make a great team!
Congratulations! This is a powerful combination. Expect great things!