Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. entered into an Employment Agreement with Todd W. Seyfert, who will become Chief Executive Officer 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. Recently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, Seyfert had been responsible for driving the company?s growth and innovation.
Under his leadership, FeraDyne solidified its position as a market leader through product development, operational improvements, and strategic acquisitions. His ability to align business strategies with customer needs resulted in significant market expansion and increased profitability during his tenure. Before joining FeraDyne, Seyfert held key leadership roles in several other manufacturing and consumer goods companies, where he honed his skills in operational excellence, team development, and financial management.
His extensive industry background includes well-known companies such as ATK/Vista Outdoors, Magnum Research, Bushnell, Michaels of Oregon, and Birchwood Laboratories. He is known for his commitment to building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Killoy joined Ruger in 2003, was named Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2006, became President and Chief Operating Officer in 2014, and assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2017.
Under his leadership, Ruger has solidified its position as one of the leading firearms manufacturers in the United States, renowned for its innovation, quality, and customer focus. Prior to his tenure at Ruger, Killoy held key leadership roles at Smith & Wesson Corp. and Savage Range Systems, where he honed his expertise in sales, product development, and operational management.
His deep product and industry knowledge, coupled with a commitment to excellence, has made him a highly respected figure in the firearms sector. Killoy will serve as a Special Advisor to Seyfert and the Board of Directors through his planned retirement from the Company in May 2025 and will remain on the Ruger Board.