The Industrial Fasteners Institute membership elected its new Chair, Vice Chair, board members and division chairs who will serve in the upcoming 2026-2027 term. 

Executive Committee 

  • Chair — Kevin Vollmert, ITW Shakeproof 
  • Vice Chair — Devin Wilson, Parker Fasteners LLC 
  • Ex-Officio Chair — Larry Spelman, J.H. Botts LLC 

Board of Directors 

  • Brian Prodoehl, Valley Fastener Group 
  • Marty Goeree, Vegas Fastener Manufacturing 
  • Steve Dixon, CAMCAR Innovations
  • Attsie Hashimoto, Unytite, Inc.
  • Doug Carlton, Click-Bond
  • John Medcalf, Agrati, Inc.
  • Jose M. Janeiro, JM Tor Par
  • Mehrzad Bahri, Novaria Group
  • Genevieve Gurnick-Long, Seaway Bolt & Specials 
  • Nic Kraus, J&M Plating, Inc. 

Division Chairs 

  • Industrial Division — Jose M. Janeiro, JM Tor Par 
  • Aerospace Division — Marty Goeree, Vegas Fastener Manufacturing 
  • Automotive Division — Sarah Shultz, Vico Products Co. 
  • Associate Suppliers Division — Nic Kraus, J&M Plating, Inc. 

Division Vice Chairs 

  • Industrial Division — Sean McNeely, Auto Bolt USA 
  • Aerospace Division — Laurent Bourges, LISI Hi-Shear 
  • Automotive Division — Joe Gobernatz, EJOT / ATF 
  • Associate Suppliers Division — Andrew Dreger, Angor Inc. 

The Institute recognizes the leadership of its Executive Committee, Division officers and board members representing the Industrial, Aerospace, Automotive, and Associate Suppliers divisions. These individuals help guide the Institute’s direction and support the programs and initiatives that serve the fastener industry. 

About the IFI

IFI is the leading voice representing the interests of North American manufacturers of mechanical fasteners and formed parts, as well as the key suppliers to the industry, fostering their working together to shape the future of the industry. IFI represents the industry to its suppliers, customers, the government, and the public-at-large to advance the competitiveness, products, and innovative technology of the Member Companies in a global marketplace. Learn more about IFI and its membership at indfast.org.

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