Members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association elected leadership for 2025 during the association’s 48th Annual Convention & Trade Show on Nov. 10-12 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Following the event’s General Session, Dale Hahs II, president of AIS Industrial and Construction Supply in Denver, became STAFDA president. AIS is a family-run business started in 1945 by Hahs’ grandfather, originally to service the airline industry. The company’s focus shifted to selling to contractors after World War II. AIS has been a STAFDA member since 1999.

Matt Kitchens, vice president of sales for California Service Tool in Hayward, California, was elected STAFDA vice president. The company serves northern California as a leading tool, safety and equipment distributor for commercial trade contractors. California Service Tool has been a STAFDA member since 1977.

Ron Credit of Harmco Fastener Co., Inc. in Rochester, New York; Tyler Veth of Auxiliary Service Inc. Contractor Supply in Lawrenceville, New Jersey; and Eric Wessinger of Richards Supply Company in Waco, Texas, were elected to three-year terms on STAFDA’s Board of Directors.

Tony Strein of International Fasteners, Inc. in Tampa, Florida, joined STAFDA’s Manufacturer Liaison Committee. Emmett Fox of Regency Sales Co. in Duncanville, Texas, became a member of the Rep Liaison Committee.

Elections are held every fall, with results announced at the Annual Convention. For more information, contact STAFDA member services director Catherine Usher at 262-784-4774 or cusher@stafda.org.