PHILADELPHIA — Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc. announced that its longtime company president, Gayle Musser, is moving into the role of CEO, appointing Sarah Musser to the role of president.

Sarah Musser will be the third member of the Bartlett family to lead the company, now in its 71st year of operation. Gayle Musser, who served as the company's president for 31 years, will remain onboard as the CEO of Bartlett Bearing.

Family has long been at the core of Bartlett Bearing and the company is excited to continue the Bartlett family legacy under Sarah Musser's leadership. "The company continues to grow and succeed through the hard efforts of all employees," Gayle Musser said. "It certainly makes it easier for me to step down…knowing that I can leave the company in good hands." Gayle Musser officially began working for the family business in 1977 and assumed ownership in 1991 when her father and founder of the company, Tom Bartlett, officially passed on the title of president.

"I've known Bartlett my whole life and to be able to take over as the next generation is something I look forward to," Sarah Musser said. "I'm committed to ensuring the future of Bartlett Bearing and am excited about the opportunities that come next." Sarah Musser began her career at Bartlett Bearing in 2010 and has worked in many areas of the family business, most recently at Bartlett Bearing's operations manager.