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The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) has elected new leadership for the organization’s board of
directors for the 2022-2023 term. Jeff Liter of Wrought Washer Manufacturing, Inc. was selected
to lead the board as chairman, along with Gene Simpson of Semblex Corporation as the new vice
chairman.
In addition to Liter and Simpson, the board of directors also includes:
• Dan Curtis, MacLean-Fogg Company
• Jerry Bupp, National Machinery
L.L.C.
• Khinlay Maung, Consolidated
Aerospace Mfg.
• Michele Clarke, Valley Forge & Bolt
Mfg.
• Steven Sherman, Industrial Rivet &
Fastener
• David Monti, Fall River
Manufacturing Co., Inc.
• Edward Lumm, Shannon Precision
Fastener, LLC
• Larry Valeriano, Avantus Fasteners
• Ryan Surber, ATF, Inc.
• Greg Rawlings, Nylok LLC
Division chairs for IFI are:
• Div. I – Industrial Products: Brian Prodoehl, Valley Fastener Group, LLC.
• Div. II – Aerospace Fastener Products: Bob Gurrola, Howmet Fastening Systems
• Div. III – Automotive Industry Fastener Group: Kevin Vollmert, ITW Shakeproof
Automotive
• Associate Suppliers’ Division: Jerry Bupp, National Machinery, LLC
IFI is the leading voice representing the interests of the 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.