Crase Retires From NIFS; Hurley New Show Manager

John Wolz

Susan Hurley has replaced Gloria Crase as show manager for the National Industrial Fastener Shows. Crase, who has been with NIFS since it began 25 years ago, retired in August. Show management announced Crase will be honored at the 2005 NIFS/West show.

General partner Jim Bannister told FastenerNews.com that Hurley “has been understudying Gloria for several years” and is working toward exhibition industry credentials.” Hurley has been with Bannister & Associates Inc. in accounting and in association, meeting and trade show management. E-mail: susan@bannister.com Web: fastenershows.com �2005 FastenerNews.com