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2007-2008 STAFDA President
Rick Peterson is President of All-West Fasteners, Inc., Seattle, WA, a company he helped form 29 years ago as an industrial fastener distributorship. Today, All-West is also a regional distributor of electronic hardware and components, and specializes in vendor-managed inventory programs. Rick and his wife, Jill, enjoy boating in the Pacific Northwest as well as many other outdoor activities. All-West joined STAFDA in 1990

2007-2008 STAFDA Vice President

Hal Look is Sr. V.P. of Marketing & Business Development for ORCO Construction Supply, Livermore, CA. Hal provides strategic direction for ORCO's marketing team & executive supervision of ORCO's Supply Chain & Purchasing organization. He also manages ORCO's Business Development effort which includes all acquisition and other non-organic growth activities, vendor relations, high-profile customer relations, & PR. Hal has been in the construction supply business for more than 30 years, starting out as a bench mechanic and rapidly moving on to sales and sales management. He opened his own supply firm in 1987 and through a series of mergers & acquisitions, became VP of Sales & Marketing and part of the ownership group of ORCO. Hal is a sports enthusiast and enjoys golf. ORCO has been a member of STAFDA since 1977.


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Craig Cole is President of New England Tool & Equipment, Salem, NH, a full-service tool and equipment distributor. Craig was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating from Bryant College in Rhode Island, he worked as a district salesman for Ingersoll Rand and then Snap-On Industrial Tools in California. He started New England Tool & Equipment in 1983 and joined STAFDA in 1989. Craig and his wife Nancy have three sons and they enjoy baseball, football, golf, and hot rods.

Robert Devers is Chief Operating Officer of A-Jax Company, Jacksonville, FL. He began his career in Industrial Distribution in 1984 after graduating from Jacksonville University with a BS in Business Mgmt. He joined A-Jax as an inside salesperson, and has worked in many areas of the company. He and his wife Melissa have two teenagers. In addition to being active in his church, Robert has been president of the NE FL Affiliate of the Purchasing Mgrs. Assoc. and president of the Jacksonville University Alumni Assoc. He is currently serving his second term as Community Service Chairperson for the Oceanside Rotary Club. An accomplished runner and tri-athlete, he is currently training for the ING New York City Marathon. A-Jax joined STAFDA in 1982.
Greg Drouillard is President of Target Building Materials Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has been in the building supply business for over 28 years. Originally with Air Canada, Greg came to Target in 1974 and assumed the role of President in 2000, after working through all facets of the business. He was educated at the University of Windsor and St. Clair College in the Business Commerce program. Greg enjoys many different sports and is a NASCAR enthusiast. Target Building Materials Ltd. has been a STAFDA member since 1993.
Marla Endicott is founder and President of Precision Tool & Construction supply, Inc., Tucson, AZ. With her sister and business, Merry Bowman, their business has the distinction of being one of the few 100% female owned and operated STAFDA distributors. Born and raised in Oregon, she relocated to Arizona in 1971. Three years later began her career in tools and fasteners, establishing Precision Tool in 1988 targeting industrial, maintenance, and manufacturing as well as commercial and residential construction. Marla also serves on the Board of Directors for the Tuscan Zoological Society. Precision Tool joined STAFDA in 1988.
Brian Hoekman is owner of Dee & Bee Fasteners, Lombard, Il. He began his career with Fasteners, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, while going to college. He worked as an inside salesman and them outside salesb before being transferred to Chicagoa as a branch amanger. In 1990, Brian bought Dee & Bee and now its two branches service the Chicagoland area, southeastern Wisconsin, and northwestn Indiana. Brian is active in his church, and he and his wife, Gayle have three children. Dee & Bee joined STAFDA in 1993.

David Meyers is President of Meyers Company, Pittsburgh, PA, a distributor of industrial fasteners, adhesives, abrasives, and packaging products. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, David started in the fastener business in 1966 with Spotnails, Inc., and founded Meyers Company in 1973 specializing in pneumatic fasteners. With the addition of his daughter Chris, son-in-law Lou, and son David, the company has grown into an industry leader in PA, OH, and, WV. David is an avid golfer, and enjoys spending time with his wife of 43 years, Carolyn, and their family. Meyers Co. has been in STAFDA since 1987.

Harry Oblak is President of Grip Clinch Canada, North York, ON. His company specializes in distribution of pneumatic and electric nailing, stapling, and screw driving products, their related fasteners, and automated production fastening systems. Grip Clinch also has an affiliated company in Montreal, QC. Oblak began his career in the fastener distribution business as a shipper/receiver in 1977. After working in the service department and later in outside sales, he became a partner with a distributor in 1987. In 1997, he became president and majority owner of Grip Clinch Canada and Phoenix Fastening Systems in eastern Canada. When not working, Oblak spends his time golfing, traveling, and making weekly trips to senior residences with his 14-year old Golden Retriever. Grip Clinch Canada has been a STAFDA member since 1988.

Bobby Williams is President of United Tool & Fastener, Houston, TX.  United also operates branch locations in San Antonio & Austin.  Williams began his career in outside sales at Texas Tool & Fastener in 1979 and helped start their Houston location.  In April 1987, he founded United Tool & Fastener where they single source products and partner with select vendors.  He has served for eight years on Sterling Bank's Business Development Board & recently completed his term as Chairman of the Board for the Evergreen Marketing Group, Dallas.  When not volunteering or working, he enjoys spending time with his wife & teenage son.  Williams includes coaching baseball, fishing, golf & travel among his interests. United Tool & Fastener joined STAFDA in 1989.
K.B. Winterowd is owner of Construction & Industrial Supplies Co. (CISCO), Kansas City, MO, a company he founded in 1979 primarily serving the construction, mechanical, restoration, and MRO industries. They also have a staple/nail division. Prior to CISCO, K.B. was a Baptist Youth minister for 20 years where he was active in human development projects and helping disenfranchised youth. He continues those interests today. He and his wife, Carol, a retired social worker, have two adult daughters. CISCO has been a STAFDA member since 1979.
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