Fasnap Makes Key Leadership Changes

Fasnap Corp is making key changes in management positions at several levels of the corporate office in Elkhart, Indiana.

Jeff Kendell will assume the role of president, effective August 1 of this year. Jeff has been a key salesman for Fasnap for more than 20 years. Jeff started with Fasnap back in 2002. Ironically enough, he was calling on the company to sell them computer supplies when he met with the Reed family, who offered him a job. Jeff was first hired into the IT department but quickly transitioned into the sales department, which was his proper placement. Jeff has been in the sales department ever since and has successfully managed multiple sales territories.

Jeff is an MBA graduate of Indiana University and a lifelong learner who is looking forward to this next step of his journey. Jeff is a proven winner and has been a key leader at Fasnap since he rose to a leadership position and ultimately became president by unanimous vote by the board. Jeff’s leadership is ideally suited for Fasnap because of his strong history of creating and nurturing long-term relationships with key partners, collaborative team building, and delivering on key performance measures.

In addition to Jeff being promoted to president, Joe Killingbeck has been promoted to chief operating officer, and Dave Freshour has been promoted to director of operations.

Joe has been with Fasnap for five years as director of operations and has several years of prior experience overseeing global supply chains and operations for other industries. Joe is a U.S. Army veteran, and he received his bachelor’s and his MBA from Purdue University.

Dave has been with Fasnap for more than 25 years in operations and has extensive experience managing various internal departments, including purchasing, distribution, facilities and quality.

“Joe and Dave’s in-depth experience on leadership teams over the years has given Fasnap a competitive advantage and positions us to make key moves for the overall benefit of the operation and growth of the company,” said Jeff Kendell, president and CEO. “Experience and fit within an organization are essential to long-term success in our industry. These two moves mark an important step in aligning the leadership team with the Fasnap strategic goals. Our leadership team combined has over 100 years in the industry, which is just amazing.”

Ryan Grady will continue his role as national sales & marketing director, and Jason Grooms will continue as the vice president of finance & administration.

We are very pleased to make these announcements and to be moving forward not only for our customers, but for our distributors, suppliers and our community.

Fasnap Corporation has been serving the industrial fastener industry for more than 40 years. Our innovative products, quality, and value-added services have set the standard, making us the preferred choice for your fastening solutions. Fasnap Corporation has sales and distribution offices in Elkhart, Indiana, and Orlando, Florida. Fasnap is an ISO 9001- 2015 company. For more information, contact Jonale Houseknecht at [email protected], or visit www.Fasnap.com. Twitter (X), Facebook, & LinkedIn media handle: @fasnapcorp.