RISE Armament Engineer Acknowledged as an Emerging Leader

Tucker Chonka Recognized by the OK2Grow Organization

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma –— RISE Armament, a premier manufacturer and supplier of AR triggers, components, and firearms is proud to announce that one of its valued team members, Tucker Chonka, received recognition from the nonprofit organization OK2Grow as an Oklahoma Emerging Manufacturing Leader.

OK2Grow recognized manufacturing employees under the age of 40 who show strong leadership potential by making significant contributions in their current roles. Recipients were judged on leadership through job performance, project management, and involvement in the community, along with a positive approach toward careers in manufacturing.

“We’re thrilled for Tucker to receive this recognition,” said Matt Torres, president of RISE Armament. “Tucker is a very bright and hardworking team member, and this recognition is well deserved.”

Tucker has been a RISE employee for three years. In his current role as a manufacturing engineer, he has increased machines' productivity and implemented quality programs to increase first-pass yield.

OK2Grow held an award reception on August 27 in Tulsa at their 2019 “Dream It. Do It. Oklahoma” kickoff breakfast, where Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Sean Kouplen delivered the keynote address.

RISE Armament specializes in the design and manufacturing of AR triggers, rifles, barrels, handguards, and compensators for civilian, military, and law enforcement uses. For more information about RISE Armament products, visit www.risearmament.com.

About RISE Armament:

RISE Armament redefined shooters’ standards with the introduction of its RA-535 Advanced-Performance Trigger in 2014. Today, the company continues to innovate through its lines of triggers, handguards, barrels, receivers, small AR parts, and complete rifles, which it designs and manufactures in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. RISE and its employees are committed to providing reliable products that unleash shooters’ potential and elevate the shooting experience. The RISE Armament team is fueled by a mission to make a lasting difference and strives to continually improve RISE products and our world. For more information about the company, visit www.risearmament.com.

About OK2Grow:
OK2Grow’s mission is to facilitate the development of Oklahoma's future workforce by creating awareness of careers and promoting pathways that build confidence and excitement for education and workplace success. OK2Grow is a business driven workforce development and career pathways nonprofit focused on entrepreneurship, high school completion and career awareness activities. For more information about OK2Grow, visit www.ok2grow.org.