Simon Ellard
Craftsman
Simon came on board in 2014 and began working with Jason Hinch in Mounting, where he still specializes and ensures that Peterson pipes — from army mounts like System Standards to Sandblasted Spigots — continue to meet our high standards for metalwork. In addition to his skills as a smith, Simon has a keen eye and unmatched work ethic that help him identify where he is most needed, and he pitches in at various stages of production as circumstances trend. You might find him fitting a sterling silver mount or buffing pipes to ensure a proper finish, or rusticating pipes, where he achieves a remarkably craggy texture for Peterson-style rustication.