Sargent & Greenleaf's Urschel Announces Retirement

Nicholasville, KY – (Nov. 24, 2015) – Ned R. Urschel, Vice President and Managing Director of Global Sales for Sargent & Greenleaf (S&G), has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2015.  Mr. Urschel will continue to work with S&G as a consultant to the business, helping address strategic Global Business Development opportunities.  Debra Ayres, Director of North & South America Sales, will succeed Mr. Urschel as Global Sales Director. 

Mr. Urschel joined S&G in 1986 and has held numerous leadership roles during his tenure including Director of Sales, Vice President of Sales, and Vice President of Product Development / Market Development.   Brian Leary, COO of S&G, commented on Mr. Urschel’s retirement, “Ned’s contributions to S&G and the industry are unparalleled and will be deeply missed. Ned’s sales leadership has allowed S&G to be the industry leader in High Security locking systems.”

Sargent & Greenleaf, a subsidiary of Stanley Security Solutions, is a leading manufacturer of medium and high security locks and locking systems.  Since 1857, S&G has provided security solutions to financial institutions, commercials businesses, governments, and consumers around the world.  Delivered through an international network of distribution partners, S&G products continue to set the standard for quality, value, and technical innovation.