Daren Conway
Managing Director
For over 40 years Daren has helped shape Conjay from its origins, to transforming its capabilities far beyond just Munitions for Armour and Ballistic Testing, to Mining Security and Space Habitat Survival Systems. With a Degree in Geography and early interests in Flying, Vehicles and the Cosmos, he has brought his unique perspective in taking Conjay forward for the next 100 years.
Every member of staff in the past 25 years has been chosen by Daren to enable Conjay to provide expertise for an ever-changing global security market.
Daren founded the Conjay Design Bureau which has created bespoke Machines such as the ABPC and SHAST.
He also marketed and sold various C-IED solutions to the British Army, including EXPRAY, PDK and EXPEN.
Richard Jeffery
Executive Advisor
Retiring after 35 years of military service, Richard had business consultant roles dealing with Government departments and other large public enterprises. Throughout this time Richard remained a keen civilian shooter and ammunition enthusiast. Now joining Conjay, Richard is delighted to be able to fully combine his professional skills and personal experience to help Conjay offer the best service and value to our clients.
Shelia Moss
Office Manager
At Conjay Shelia’s main responsibility is to learn the ISO 9001 process to ensure that Conjay meets and maintains the standard. She is responsible for Human Resources and ensuring that staff details are recorded accurately and securely and that Non-Disclosure agreements are in place. She also maintain an asset database and a portfolio of essential defence contacts.
Karen Conway
Property Director
As the Property Director for Conjay and with her Legal Expertise, Karen’s mission is to help Conjay nurture in our Financial and International sectors.
Peter Williamson
Operations Manager
Peter brings 22 years of experience from the British Army, where he served as an aviation engineer and technical trainer with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. His career focused on supporting specialist operations worldwide. Since leaving the Army in 2022, he has managed complex projects in the defence and nuclear sectors, building strong foundations and a proven track record. Peter’s excited to leverage this experience to help drive Conjay’s growth and future vision.
Jim Moss
Ammunition Program Manager
Jim has over 42 years of combined law enforcement and military experience, specializing in counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and counterinsurgency. Since 1984, he has instructed and advised federal, state, local, and international agencies as a firearms and tactics expert. A former Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Defense, Jim also served over a decade with FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces. He is the Executive Director of ACISAA and a Charter Member of NLEFIA, with over 40 years as a firearms trainer, including roles with Sig Sauer Academy and Olympic Arms. Jim holds multiple certifications, a Criminal Justice degree, and a U.S. Pilot’s License.
Jon Ryder
Engineering Design Manager
For nearly 40 years Jon has provided a design and prototyping service for a wide variety of clients, many of whom are in the shooting/defence industries. His services range from the basic, such as making parts from a detailed drawing, to a full design service taking the most basic sketches and providing a full working prototype made in my fully-equipped machine shop. Over the years, he has collaborated with Conjay and produced a number of bespoke items.
Rebecca Hodson
Marketing Manager
Starting at Cardiff University studying Media and Communications, Rebecca has since grown her marketing skills with valuable experience within the defence industry. Alongside this, Rebecca has also completed a CIM Professional Marketing Level 6 Diploma aiding her in bringing Conjay into the spotlight.
Will Richardson
Transportation Manager
Will studied Drama at Bath Spa University and has since pursued a career in film performing stunts. Credits include The Witcher, The Rings of Power and House of Dragon. In his free time he also assists Conjay with distribution.