Our Leadership

Meet the Team Driving Ammunition Innovation and Strategic Readiness

Leadership with purpose.

With decades of defense, engineering, and industrial experience, the Bliss Munitions leadership team brings hands-on execution and global strategy to every solution we build.

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Tim Meador

PRESIDENT

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About Tim Meador

Tim is a purpose-driven leader with a deep passion for helping organizations reach their full potential. Over the course of his career, he has led multi-site manufacturing and service operations across the United States and Mexico. Moreover, his expertise expands overseas, consulting in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Russia, and the Czech Republic. Through these experiences, Tim has developed a strong ability to build cohesive teams through revitalizing underperforming operations, guiding change.

In addition, he is recognized for quickly assessing organizational challenges and developing actionable strategies that deliver measurable results. Whether through cost reduction, capacity optimization, or productivity improvement - organizational development is his key expertise. Beyond operations, Tim fosters cultures grounded in integrity, open communication, and shared accountability.

Ultimately, his leadership style promotes collaboration, transparency, and a unified vision for success. With a proven record across both domestic and international markets, Tim has consistently led large-scale initiatives that drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and lasting cultural change.

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Tom Gallucci

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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About Tom Gallucci

Tom was born and raised in Wolcott, Connecticut, where he began his manufacturing career in high school, focusing on tool and die work. After completing his apprenticeship at Barratt Tool Company, he launched his professional path as an Eyelet Tool Maker, specializing in deep draw technology. Over the years, he has advanced through various managerial and director-level roles, consistently demonstrating strong leadership, technical skill, and deep expertise in precision forming and deep draw applications.

In 2017, Tom relocated to Southwest Michigan. Since then, he has overseen operations while leading a team of highly skilled engineers specializing in mechanical press systems and advanced deep draw tool design. Under his leadership, the team continues to drive innovation: developing new tooling and process design approaches that improve performance, boost efficiency, and enhance precision in ammunition manufacturing.

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Jerry Luger

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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About Jerry Luger

Jerry brings a strong record of success in engineering and business development, with deep expertise in the defense and ammunition manufacturing sectors.

With a background in hardware engineering and over two decades in international business, supply chain strategy, and risk mitigation, he plays a key role in expanding our global presence. A U.S. veteran, Jerry applies a mission-driven mindset and disciplined leadership to every project. His service earned him the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star, and Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

Jerry is known for turning complex technical needs into practical solutions. He builds lasting relationships with defense and government clients by delivering high-performance, forward-thinking technology. Thriving in fast-paced, high-security environments, he leads projects from analysis and design to implementation and training.

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Jim Pastori

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN 

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About Jim Pastori

With more than thirty-five years of experience spanning accounting, finance, and supply chain management, Jim brings a deep understanding of what drives operational and financial success. His background includes twenty-eight years in the automotive industry and two decades in high-volume precision stamping and metal forming. Over the course of his career, he has helped grow and manage two machine tool build companies and spent twenty-five years in executive leadership roles within market-leading, profitable manufacturing organizations.

Jim holds a B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University, a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from Walsh College, and a Master of Science in International Business from Baker College.

Leading with Engineering Expertise and Mission Focus

At Bliss, leadership isn’t just about business strategy: it’s about problem solving, global perspectives, and our keen understanding of what our clients need to succeed. Whether building a new production line or navigating defense compliance, our team leads with:

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Manufacturing Excellence

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Total Project Accountability

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Technical Depth

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Long-Term Vision

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Global Client Focus

A team that stands behind every solution we provide.

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