EXETER, NH (October 12, 2007) SIG SAUER, innovative designer and manufacturer of high quality pistols and rifles for the global law enforcement, military, and civilian markets, has announced the appointment of Gary Wade as Vice President of Law Enforcement Sales. Gary held the position of both District and Regional Sales Manager for the Western United States at GLOCK Inc. Prior to joining GLOCK, Gary served for 24 years in law enforcement; culminating in assignments as Chief of Police in various cities in Missouri and West Virginia. He is a graduate of both Northeast Missouri University with a degree in law enforcement and the FBI Academy LEEDS Division. He also served in the United States Air Force prior to his law enforcement career.
"Gary Wade brings with him extensive law enforcement and firearms industry experience", said Ron Cohen, President and CEO of SIG SAUER. "His previous assignments centered on developing the law enforcement markets and when added to his years as a Chief of Police, constitute a unique mix of qualifications in law enforcement sales. Gary represents a strong addition to the SIG SAUER management team."
About SIG SAUER
Headquartered in Exeter, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001 certified company with over 280 employees. It is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser, Gmbh in Germany, and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide.
