Russell Jones & Dillon (Jacob) Donovan, Donovan Manufacturing LLC

Russell Jones & Dillon (Jacob) Donovan, Donovan Manufacturing LLC

Author: RNCN July 6, 2026 Duration: 30:27

Russell Jones, Co-Owner and Operator, Donovan Manufacturing LLC
https://donovanmfg.com/

Throughout the past 20 years Russell has been through almost every phase of the firearms industry from gun shows, brick and mortar retail, to commercial manufacturing.  When the company started producing rifles with suppressor use in mind for everyday application, Russell saw the real need for the shooter. Follow up shots were lacking with suppressor use due to gas in the face. The TRDT was born. Russell's day-to-day consists of helping people navigate the world of ATF paper work while managing a few other business ventures. He also tries to carve out time for his kids. 

 

Dillon Donovan, Co-Owner and Operator, Donovan Manufacturing LLC
https://donovanmfg.com/

Dillon is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the firearms industry. He has been involved in firearms sales and within the last 4 years moving into the manufacturing side of the industry. Dealing mainly in full auto suppressed weapons, the company decided there was a need for gas mitigation in certain weapon platforms. This is what led to the idea for the ported upper receivers for the TRDT rifles. Alongside Donovan Manufacturing, Dillon also owns and runs a security company. He is usually found at the office these days on the phone with clients or the computer handling contracts and scheduling.

 

Paul Herman, Partner, Fulton Jeang PLLC

https://www.fultonjeang.com/paul-herman

Paul Herman is an experienced attorney specializing in all forms of Intellectual Property, with 30 years working inhouse for multi-nationals. He also has extensive experience in the oilfield industry, and the publishing world. He has negotiated and forged agreements with everyone from sole inventors to national labs to top-rated universities globally to large competitors. Paul has worked on the cutting edge of tech in numerous fields, including control systems, power generation, chemical manufacturing processes and of course downhole oilfield equipment of all types.

 

Wei Wei Jeang, Co-Founder, Fulton Jeang PLLC

https://www.fultonjeang.com/wei-wei-jeang

Wei Wei is an award-winning attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office who works closely with clients to develop strategies to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. Educated and trained as a Computer Engineer, Wei Wei (pronounced Wā Wā, as in she is “way-way-out-there”) works with clients in many different areas of technology. Wei Wei is also well-versed in trademark law, having been involved in trademark prosecution, trademark litigation, as well as trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings. Wei Wei is consistently recognized by her peers for her expertise in patent and trademark law and is a frequent speaker and author on the topic.

 

Fulton Jeang PLLC ( http://www.fultonjeang.com) is a full-service business law firm based in Texas. Its lawyers have many decades of experience helping clients navigate challenging legal issues. The firm was founded by Suzy Fulton and Wei Wei Jeang, whose friendship spans three decades. Now 30 lawyers strong, the firm’s mission is to create an innovative and prosperous legal services platform by prioritizing the happiness and satisfaction of the lawyers that ultimately leads to exceptional client experiences and outcomes. It is their belief that happy lawyers who feel fulfilled are the cornerstone of providing top-notch legal services and building strong, productive, and lasting relationships with their clients.

 

Rockstar Launcher is a podcast that explores the intersection of business and law, shining a spotlight on the firm's Rockstar Clients and the Rockstar Fulton Jeang lawyers who support them. Each episode is hosted by one of the firm’s Co-Founders, Suzy Fulton or Wei Wei Jeang, and features a firm client alongside the FJ attorney who works with them. Each episode dives into the client's business and passions — how it started, how it has evolved, and what goals lie ahead. Clients are asked for insights and advice they’d share with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs.


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