Bruns promoted to Store Manager, COO

Bruns has been with The Ark as the full-time Operations Manager since February of 2025 and was employed part-time before that.

"You could not have 3D printed a better person for this job," said founder/owner Ben Coffey. "You couldn't ask for a better person for this role." Coffey will continue to maintain a daily presence at the store but will be working on new, exciting projects to continue to elevate The Ark and to grow its footprint in the region. Bruns will be the vendors', customers', and most employees' point of contact for most matters

Bruns brings a wealth of knowledge about sales, relationship-building, technology, security, and many other desirable traits. He's had a booth at The Ark for several years and stocks it mostly with clever, unique 3D printed items.

Bruns and his wife, Mandy, have three children. Bruns' mom, Julie, works at the store, too, as a cashier.