Ace Virtual Shooting Appoints Patrick J. Stewart as Chief Operations Officer

Seasoned financial and operations leader joins Ace Virtual Shooting to drive growth, partnerships, and market expansion 

DALLAS, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Virtual Shooting (AceXR, LLC), the leading virtual reality-based dry-fire handgun training and shooting simulator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick J. Stewart as Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective immediately. 

In his role as COO, Stewart will oversee day-to-day business operations, product development, and strategic planning to spur the company's continued growth. He will work closely with the leadership team to develop skill building innovations and expand the vibrant Ace community. 

"Patrick's expertise in building virtual reality businesses and growing thriving user communities will serve Ace well in our mission to create the world's largest shooting community," said Conor Donahue, CEO and co-founder at Ace Virtual Shooting. "His leadership will help us expand our operations, take care of our members, and position Ace Virtual Shooting for long-term success."

Stewart brings over a decade of executive leadership in finance and operations. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at WIN Reality, Inc., the leading VR baseball hitting simulator, where he led their rapid growth and expansion into new customer groups. His past experience includes spearheading growth capital fundraising and managing strategic partnerships including with Major League Baseball.

A recreational shooting enthusiast, Stewart also brings a servant leadership ethos to Ace which was honed during his years serving as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the United States Navy.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Southern Methodist University. 

"Ace is at an exciting inflection point. We have experienced explosive growth with an incredibly engaged and passionate community. Our product is revolutionizing the way sport shooters train. I am thrilled to join the team and drive this positive momentum to even greater success," added Stewart.

About Ace Virtual Shooting 

Ace Virtual Shooting is the premier shooting simulator for consumers worldwide. It offers skill-building, fun, and competition from the comfort of home. Ace combines an engaging virtual reality app, packed with over a hundred dynamic shooting stages, with a realistic physical handset that meticulously replicates leading handgun styles. Made for all skill levels, it makes dry-fire training enjoyable and improves proficiency. Ace unlocks the thrill of sport shooting in a groundbreaking new way. To learn more about Ace Virtual Shooting, explore its offerings, or to become a member of the Ace Community, visit www.acexr.com.

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