The Mid-West Fastener Association re-elected Bob Baer as president and elected David Gawlik as vice president.

Bob Baer

Baer was recently promoted to CEO of Abbott-Interfast.

Gawlik, of All-Tech Hardware – Autocraft USA, succeeds Glen Brin of Innovative Components as VP.

Repeating their posts are treasurer Bob O’Brien of Certified Products; and secretary Paula Evitts, KDS Imports.

Directors for 2017 are: Jeff Adams, Wing-Hamlin Co.; Matt Delawder, SWD Inc.; Tim Wiemeyer, Matenaer Corp.; Wayne Wishnew, XL Screw; and Brin.

Alternates for 2017 are: Rich Cavoto, Metric & Multistandard Components; Brian Christianson, South Holland Metal Finishing; Mike Henry, MKH Sales & Associates; and Ross Shepard, Alfa Tools.

MWFA was founded in 1946 as the Chicago Bolt, Nut & Screw Association and began MWFA in 2004.  The association has multiple dinner, education and social events throughout the year, highlighted by the biennial FastenerTech trade show set for June 5-7, 2017, in Rosemont, IL.

For information contact executive director Nancy Rich. Tel: 847 438-8338  Email: mwfa@Ameritech.net  Web: MWFA.net