Corporate Officers

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  Todd Seyfert, President and CEO

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  Todd Seyfert was appointed President and CEO of the Company on March 1, 2025. Mr. Seyfert brings to Ruger a distinguished track record of driving corporate growth, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple manufacturing enterprises. Most recently he worked for the Dometic Group, a $2.5 Billion global outdoor products company, as President of Land Vehicles Americas – driving innovation, customer recovery, and operational efficiency while restructuring the organization into distinct subsegments to enhance accountability, communication, and decision-making speed.

  Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer of FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, a leading manufacturer of premium archery and hunting products. Before joining FeraDyne, Seyfert held key leadership roles in several other manufacturing and consumer goods companies. His extensive industry background includes well-known companies such as ATK/Vista Outdoors, Magnum Research, Bushnell, Michaels of Oregon, and Birchwood Laboratories.

  Mr. Seyfert has served a Board member and Audit Committee chair of Chattanooga Shooting Sports, Inc. from 2019 through February 2024. Additionally, he currently serves as a Board member and Governance chair of Hodgdon Powder Company (2020-Present), as well as a member of the Board of the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (2011-Present) and the Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever (2010-Present).

  Mr. Seyfert holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

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  Sarah F. Colbert

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  Sarah Colbert, 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, Ms. Colbert 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. As part of an ongoing effort to harmonize and simplify Company policies, practices and procedures, Ms. Colbert also guided a team to successfully implement "Workday," the Company's first cloud-based human capital management system.

  Prior to joining Ruger, Ms. Colbert 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.

  Ms. Colbert graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2005 and Suffolk University (summa cum laude) in 2001.

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  Thomas A. Dineen

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  Tom Dineen has served as Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer since July 10, 2017. Previously, he served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer since 2003 and Assistant Controller from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Dineen joined the Company in 1997 as Manager of Corporate Accounting.

  Prior to joining Ruger, Mr. Dineen worked as an Audit Manager at KPMG LLP. He holds a BS in Accounting from Boston College.

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  Shawn C. Leska

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  Shawn Leska was elected by the Board as Vice President of Sales on November 6, 2015. He previously served as the Company's Director of Sales beginning in November 2011. Mr. Leska joined the Company in 1989 as an Accounting Office Assistant, growing to a Regional Sales Manager prior to becoming Director of Sales.

  Mr. Leska holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Sacred Heart University.

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  Timothy M. Lowney

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  Tim Lowney transitioned to the position of Vice President of Manufacturing Operations in April of 2024 after being promoted to the position of Vice President of Operations for Newport, Prescott and RPM Manufacturing in June of 2023. Prior to these promotions, Mr. Lowney served in various operations leadership roles with the Company, most recently, as Vice President of Prescott Operations since April 1, 2019.

  An engineer by trade, Mr. Lowney has worked in manufacturing management for more than 25 years, including previous positions with TRW Automotive and Torrington. He has extensive Lean training and has led multiple Lean conversions over his career. Mr. Lowney is excited to continuously improve and optimize Ruger's operations and lead the manufacturing teams through the ongoing implementation of value stream initiatives.

  Tim graduated from the University of Lowell with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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  Ben Quinn

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  Ben Quinn was appointed Vice President of Strategy & Business Development in April of 2025. In this role, he is instrumental in shaping Ruger's strategic direction, identifying and advancing growth initiatives, and driving critical business outcomes. Mr. Quinn serves as a key advisor to the executive team and plays a central role in supporting cross-functional collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency, and aligning enterprise-wide objectives.
  
  Before joining Ruger, Mr. Quinn held high-impact roles at organizations such as United Airlines, Strategy& (PwC's global strategy consulting business), and most recently, as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Dometic Corporation. His extensive experience includes leading business model transformations, identifying growth opportunities, and working closely with senior leadership teams to design strategic roadmaps and execute key initiatives.
  
  Mr. Quinn holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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  Kevin B. Reid, Sr.

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  Kevin Reid was elected by the Board as Vice President and General Counsel on April 23, 2008. Prior thereto, Mr. Reid served as the Company's Director of Marketing from June 4, 2007. Mr. Reid joined the Company in July 2001 as an Assistant General Counsel.

  Before joining Ruger, Mr. Reid was a Partner at Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon in Chicago, Illinois. He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Akron, an MBA from the University of Connecticut and a Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University School of Law. Mr. Reid also served in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984.

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  Robert J. Werkmeister, Jr.

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  Rob Werkmeister, named Vice President of Marketing in 2017, previously served as Director of Marketing since January 2013, overseeing all Ruger marketing activities including brand development, product launches, media buying, advertising and trade shows. Mr. Werkmeister was also responsible for building Ruger's web presence, including both Ruger.com and ShopRuger.com.

  Prior to joining Ruger, Mr. Werkmeister was the President and founder of Symbolic, Inc., a full-service marketing agency. While with Symbolic, Mr. Werkmeister began working with Ruger as a client in 2002 and has been the primary strategic marketing driver for the Ruger account since 2007.

  Mr. Werkmeister holds a BS in Political Science and an MBA in Marketing, with a focus on Consumer Behavior and Research, both from the University at Buffalo.

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  Michael W. Wilson (Mickey)

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  Mickey Wilson was named Vice President of New Product Development in April of 2024 after serving as Vice President of Operations for New Product Development, Product Engineering and Mayodan Manufacturing since June of 2023. In this new role, Mr. Wilson oversees and implements all aspects of Ruger’s New Product Development process.

  Previously, Mr. Wilson served as Vice President of Mayodan Operations since 2017, a role he assumed after overseeing manufacturing in a variety of roles since June of 2013, when he led the charge of setting up and growing Ruger's manufacturing facility in Mayodan, NC. Since joining Ruger in 2007, Mr. Wilson has been key in transforming Ruger's manufacturing operations into Lean value streams, creating a Lean culture and growing sales through new product introductions.

  Throughout his career, Mr. Wilson 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.

  Mr. Wilson graduated from Purdue University in 1999 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology and received his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2008.