OK, let’s talk about this guy, Michael Fifer. I’ve been following him for a while now, ever since he took over as CEO at Sturm, Ruger Company. It was, I think, back in September 2006. I remember reading about him in the news and thinking, “This guy seems to know what he’s doing.”

So, I started digging. Turns out, this Fifer guy has a pretty solid background in management. I mean, born in 1958, he’s seen a thing or two. I went through articles and company reports, trying to piece together his career. He’s not just some suit who landed the top job out of nowhere. This guy worked his way up.
I even stumbled upon this tidbit about him visiting the Ruger factory in Newport on December 5, 2011. I tried to picture him there, walking the factory floor, talking to the workers. It was a cool picture in my head.
- First, I spent hours, maybe days, reading every article and news piece I could find about Michael Fifer.
- Then, I started looking into Sturm, Ruger Company itself. What were they up to before Fifer, and how did things change after he became CEO?
- I even tried to find some interviews with the guy. Those are always gold.
And let me tell you, this Fifer, he’s done a lot at Sturm. I came across so many examples of the things he accomplished there. It’s not just one or two things, but a whole bunch, and over 10 years! I was like, “Wow, this guy is really making a difference.”
One thing that really stuck with me was his approach to teamwork. Apparently, he’s big on getting everyone involved in setting goals and priorities. “We use a team effort,” I read somewhere. Everyone is expected to speak up, make recommendations. That’s the kind of leader I respect, someone who values input from the whole team.
I saw some pictures, too, probably from a magazine or something, that said “Take a little look into what Ruger CEO, Mike Fifer, has been up to.” It gave me a glimpse into his life, both at work and maybe a bit outside of it. It made him feel more real, you know?

Honestly, researching Michael Fifer has been quite the journey. From those initial news articles to piecing together his career and impact at Sturm, Ruger, it’s been fascinating. It gave me a newfound appreciation for what it takes to be a good CEO, especially in a big company like that. He really seems like a good example of leadership, especially his teamwork, and going to visit his company’s factory to talk to his people.