SOUTHPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas A. Dineen to the position of Senior Vice President of Finance. Tom will continue to serve as the Company’s Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.

Tom joined Ruger in 1997 and was promoted to Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer in 2003. In 2006, Tom was named a Vice President of the Company.

“Over the past 20 years with Ruger, Tom has proven that he is the best in the industry at what he does,” stated Christopher J. Killoy, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Not only does he have tremendous financial aptitude, but he also has a keen understanding of the firearms industry, our customers, and how our business should be structured to ensure our continued success.”

Tom will navigate potential investment and acquisition opportunities as well as direct strategic financial business planning and development. Additionally, he will continue to oversee the financial operations of the Company, manage investor relations, and drive business growth while maintaining strong relationships at all levels of the distribution channel.

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.