Gene Simpson of Semblex Corporation is the 2020 president of the Fastener Training Institute and Chris McCaffrey of R&D Fasteners is vice president.

Dallas Puckett of Valley Nut & Bolt is treasurer and John Wachman is managing director. Bob Baer of Abbott Interfast Inc. and Baron Yarborough of Spring Bolt & Nut Manufacturing are board members.

Simpson succeeds Tim Roberto Jr. of Star Stainless Screw.

The National Fastener Distributors Association awarded Fastener Training Week scholarships to three industry employees: Erika Beck, NSK Industries; Scott Harrison, Falcon Fastening Solutions; and Natalie Schere, Midstates Bolt & Screw.

The next Fastener Training Week is March 16-20 in Cleveland. There also are week-long sessions in Chicago on August 17-21 and Houston on December 7-10. The weeks are part of earning the Certified Fastener Specialist status.

Applicants are evaluated on employer recommendation, personal achievements, work experience and an essay.

The next deadline for online applications is June 1. Web: nfda.memberclicks.net/fastener-training-week-scholarship

FTI is a 501(c) 6 non-profit. Tax deductible donations may be made through the FastenerFoundation.org.

FTI has more than 20 training sessions scheduled for 2020. For information on fastener training programs: FastenerTraining.org.