Carson O'Connor grew up in Allen, Texas, where he learned early that good work speaks for itself. Before he ever set foot on the Texas A&M campus, he was already running his own pet sitting business — and when the time came, he sold it and moved on to the next chapter.

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That next chapter came with a Navy scholarship and a place in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets — following in the footsteps of his father, a Navy veteran who showed him what commitment and discipline look like up close. As a junior studying Geology and with an Engineering passion, Carson is drawn to the intersection of critical minerals, renewable energy, and advanced materials — the kind of big-picture thinking that shapes what comes next.

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Between classes, Corps and Aggie Band duties, and serving with the music ministry on campus, Carson found a way to put his engineer's mind and Maker's hands to work. CJO Works was born from a simple observation: cadets earn their brass, and that brass deserves to be remembered. What started as engraving rank insignia for fellow Aggies has grown into a full custom engraving and 3D printing operation.

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Every order is crafted with the same precision Carson brings to his studies and his service. This is a craft business built on Aggie pride, military tradition, and the belief that the things worth earning are worth keeping forever.

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