Alexis Tunell, Director of Operations
The strategist turning compliance complexity into strategic confidence for firearms businesses nationwide.
As Director of Operations at FFLGuard, Alexis Tunell is the force multiplier behind our national compliance program — the expert architect of systems, processes, and execution frameworks that keep our members ahead of regulatory risk and ahead of the competition.
Alexis operates where precision matters and mistakes aren’t an option. She transforms high-stakes regulatory pressure into disciplined operational strength, all while protecting the licenses and livelihoods of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) across the country.
Why Alexis Matters to Your FFL
🔹 The Backbone of Scalable Compliance
Alexis builds the operations engine that allows FFLGuard to deliver consistent, nationwide support without compromising quality or responsiveness. If FFLGuard were a high-performance machine, she’d be the one tuning every part for peak efficiency.
🔹 Strategic Execution Meets Regulatory Mastery
She has deep expertise in local, state, and federal firearms regulatory frameworks, and an unrivaled ability to translate legal complexities into actionable rules, workflows, and outcomes that clients can rely on every day.
🔹 Analytical Rigor with Business Focus
Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tulane University, Alexis brings scientific precision, data-driven analysis, and a results-first mindset to compliance operations, growth strategy, and commercial development.
How Alexis Powers the FFLGuard Advantage
When you choose FFLGuard, you’re backed by operations leadership that turns theory into execution:
- Systems that scale with your business, from single-location dealers to multi-unit operations.
- Operational discipline that drives compliance confidence — not guesswork.
- Tried-and-true processes built for real world inspections, growth, and risk management.
- Execution excellence across every client touchpoint, from onboarding to advanced compliance solutions.
Alexis doesn’t just help run FFLGuard — she elevates how compliance services are delivered, ensuring our clients get predictable, stress-reducing, outcome-driven support every time.
More Than Ops — A Leader Who Understands People
Based in the Austin, Texas area, Alexis balances her high-stakes operational leadership with a grounded, people-first approach. She’s active in her community, deeply committed to service, and keeps life grounded as a mom of two and co-leader to an oversized French mastiff named Angus, who believes he’s senior leadership.
Ready to Turn Compliance Into Strategic Strength?
With Alexis powering operations behind the scenes, FFLGuard delivers high-impact, executable compliance solutions that help your FFL stay ahead of inspection risk, scale with confidence, and run smarter every day.
Connect with Alexis through FFLGuard — and see how best-in-class operational leadership can future-proof your business.