Carrie Ann Whitworth

Carrie Ann Whitworth of EDSCO Fasteners was named 2018 president of Women in the Fastener Industry, succeeding Rosa Hearn of Brighton-Best International.

Jen Kushnir, DLP Coatings, is 2018 vice president; Michelle Richards, Olander Co., secretary; and Taryn Goodman, Industrial Rivet, treasurer. 

Hearn becomes chairwoman and immediate past president.

New board members are: Trish Dyer from All American Products; Jackie Hunter from Stelfast; Jackie Smith from Wrentham Tool; and Peggy “PJ” McCaghn from Innovative Components / independent consultant.

Returning board members are: Ruth Dowling Coffman, Ningbo Jinding Fastening Piece USA; Kara Hendrick, Velcro Companies; and Melissa Miller, Würth House of Threads.

Founded in 2009, WIFI initiated new awards in 2017. Pam Berry of Advance Components, a WIFI founder, was named 2017 Woman of the Year. Names Women in Business 2017: Gail Friedberg, vice president, Zago Mfg. Co.; Peggy Hsieh, COO of Brighton-Best; and Joanne Bialas, vice president, International Fastener.

Honored with the “Man Up” awards for 2017 are Andy Cohn, Duncan Bolt; and Bob Reynolds, INxSQL Software. The Man Up Group Award went to Star Stainless Co.

WIFI has scheduled meetings in conjunction with Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland; regional tabletops; and the International Fastener Expo, Las Vegas. Web: FastenerWomen.com