the Greatest good boy
2007 - 2024
Jason and Lisa are both prior active duty Navy. From 2009-2012, they lived in Misawa Air Force Base, Misawa, Japan. As it was the first time they lived together since being married, they wanted a dog. The base had a kennel and upon the very first visit, they fell in love with Rocket. They visited him every day (living 2 blocks away was handy) and eventually were able to foster him. One day, they got a phone call that Rocket was finally able to be adopted. They IMMEDIATELY filed the paperwork and Rocket finally was a member of their household. They brought him back to Maryland from Japan, where they lived for 9 years, then to GA where Rocket Machine Worx is located today. Rocket lived in 2 countries, 2 states, and visited a total of 20 states.
Jason Welsh
Growing up in a household surrounded by antique tractors and mechanical wonders, Jason Welsh spent his childhood fascinated by mechanical devices and electronics. His grandfather was a diesel mechanic and was a huge influence on his interest in repairing engines and bringing things back to life. A solid interest in art at an influential age married well with the discovery of metal shop. Welding, turning, milling, very basic CNC programming, print reading, metrology (measuring) all were quickly digested and applied in high school. Completing Lucy the Steam Engine was the product of these years. At 22, Jason left for the Navy, and was active duty for 13 years completing various assignments with, or in support of the National Security Agency. In 2023 the bug hit to venture out beyond the government and become a professional maker. Having completed the Titans of CNC Academy, He loves nothing more than creating something from nothing.
Lisa Welsh
Daughter of an Mechanical Engineer and hard working home school mom of six, Lisa spent most of her younger years studying nature. She joined the Navy and spent five years supporting National Security where she met Jason. They married in 2007 and later, Jason stayed active duty, and Lisa became a Navy spouse. Upon returning to the United States from Japan, she followed her dream of becoming a First Responder and did so for one of the most active counties in Maryland. Having attended the AACO Fire Academy and EMT school, she later graduated from the Paramedic Program. After 10 years of service and completing the Titans of CNC Academy, she is now a full time Rocket Machine Worx Business Owner, Designer/CAD/CAM Programmer/Machinist.
With a STRONG aptitude for CAD she enjoys the challenge of cradle to grave creation.