Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. promoted Sarah Colbert to vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. In her new role, Colbert will oversee Ruger’s legal strategy, corporate governance and compliance while continuing to serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
Colbert succeeds Kevin B. Reid, Sr., who is retiring after serving as vice president and general counsel since 2008.
“Kevin has played a critical role in guiding Ruger through a dynamic and often challenging legal and regulatory landscape,” said President and CEO Todd Seyfert. “We are deeply grateful for his leadership and many contributions over the past 17 years. As we transition these responsibilities, we look forward to Sarah’s leadership and are confident in her ability to carry forward the high standards and strategic insight that have long defined our legal team.”
Colbert has been a member of Ruger’s leadership team since June 2017. She will continue to help shape strategic decisions and guide cross-functional collaboration across the company.
As general counsel, Colbert will lead all aspects of the company’s legal affairs, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, litigation management, labor and employment matters, business development, and intellectual property.
In her new responsibilities as corporate secretary, Colbert will manage the company’s corporate records and ensure adherence to applicable governance policies, bylaws and federal and state regulations. She will serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors and play an integral role in coordinating corporate disclosures and shareholder communications.
Before this promotion, Colbert served as vice president of administration since June 2017, overseeing human resources, IT, procurement, supply chain, environmental health and safety, warehousing, and logistics. She joined Ruger in 2011 as associate general counsel and has continually taken on increasing responsibilities throughout her tenure.
“Sarah has made tremendous contributions to Ruger over the past 14 years,” said Seyfert. “Her combination of legal expertise, strategic thinking and operational leadership uniquely positions her to serve in this expanded role. We’re confident in her ability to lead our legal and governance functions while continuing to support the company’s long-term objectives.”
Before joining Ruger, Colbert practiced law at Day Pitney LLP and Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP. She also served on the Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice’s Civil Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Electronic Discovery Committee.
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