The Finish Line, a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, announced the retirement of Gary Cohen, who stepped down as chief administrative officer and corporate secretary Dec.1. Cohen will remain with the company during a transition period ending March 29, 2012.

Cohen has been with The Finish Line since 1997, first serving as general counsel and later in his current role as chief administrative officer and corporate secretary. During his career with the company, Cohen assembled its internal legal department, and in his role as secretary, he worked with the board of directors as its liaison to management.