Tim Roberto Jr. of Star Stainless Screw was elected president of the Fastener Training Institute and Gene Simpson of Semblex Corporation vice president.

Secretary / treasurer is Dallas Puckett, Valley Nut & Bolt; and managing director is John Wachman, Desert Distribution Sales LLC.

Chris McCaffrey, R&D Fasteners, joined the board of directors. Andy Cohn, Duncan Bolt, is a continuing board member.

McCaffrey succeeds outgoing board member Jennifer Sturm, who “was instrumental in the creation of FTI and served on our inaugural board until this year.”

The Fastener Training Institute provides education on fastener products, standard and specification through classes and webinars. Web: FastenerTraining.org

FTI is a registered 501(c)6 non-profit. Tax deductible donations are accepted through: FastenerEducationFoundation.com.