Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announces Executive Appointments
June 01 2017 - 5:05PM
Business Wire
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) is pleased to
announce the following executive appointments: Sarah F. Colbert as
Vice President of Administration, Robert J. Werkmeister, Jr. as
Vice President of Marketing, and Michael W. Wilson as Vice
President of Mayodan Operations.
“Over the past few years, our team has shown that we have many
high performers that are not only instrumental to our success, but
also are key drivers of our future,” stated Christopher J. Killoy,
President and CEO. “Rob, Mickey and Sarah are three of those high
performers and we are excited to promote them into roles that will
help them continue to strengthen our team and drive success for
years to come.”
Sarah F. Colbert
Sarah, named Vice President of Administration, has served the
Company in various human resource and legal capacities since
joining the Company in 2011. In her most recent role as Director of
Human Resources, Sarah worked with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary
team to develop and launch “Ruger University,” an internal program
offering degree and non-degree courses designed to further
associates’ training and education. And as part of an ongoing
effort to harmonize and simplify Company policies, practices and
procedures, Sarah also guided a team to successfully implement
“Workday,” the Company’s first cloud-based human capital management
system.
Prior to joining Ruger, Sarah worked as a litigation associate
at Day Pitney LLP and Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP, where she handled a
wide variety of matters, including complex commercial litigation,
product liability and employment disputes.
Sarah graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law
in 2005 and Suffolk University (summa cum laude) in 2001.
Robert J. Werkmeister, Jr.
Rob, named Vice President of Marketing, has served as Director
of Marketing since January 2013, overseeing all Ruger marketing
activities including brand development, product launches, media
buying, advertising, and trade shows. Rob was also responsible for
Ruger’s web presence, including both Ruger.com and
ShopRuger.com.
Prior to joining Ruger, Rob was the President and founder of
Symbolic, Inc., a full-service marketing agency. While with
Symbolic, Rob began working with Ruger as a client in 2002 and has
been the primary strategic marketing driver for the Ruger account
since 2007.
Rob holds a B.S. degree in Political Science and an M.B.A. in
Marketing, with a focus on Consumer Behavior and Research, both
from the University at Buffalo.
Michael W. Wilson (Mickey)
Mickey, named Vice President of Mayodan Operations, has served
as Director of Mayodan Operations since June 2013, when he led the
charge to create and oversee the growth of the newly acquired
manufacturing facility in Mayodan, NC. Mickey previously held the
position of Revolvers Business Unit Director in the Newport, NH
factory from 2007 to 2013. Since joining Ruger in 2007, Mickey has
been key in transforming Ruger manufacturing operations into lean
value streams, creating a lean culture, and growing sales through
new product introductions.
Throughout his entire career, Mickey has been involved in
manufacturing operations and engineering. He served in many
engineering and operational leadership capacities for TRW
Automotive, Wabash National Trailer Corporation, and JeffBoat
LLC.
Mickey graduated from Purdue University in 1999 with a B.S. in
Mechanical Engineering Technology and received his M.B.A. from
Indiana Wesleyan University in 2008.
About Sturm, Ruger & Co.,
Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading
manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial
sporting market. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made
firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than
30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of
corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for
Responsible Citizens®,” echoes the importance of these principles
as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
View source
version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170601006474/en/
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.One Lacey PlaceSouthport, CT
06890www.ruger.com203-259-7843
Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024