Members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) elected leadership for 2026 during the Association’s 49th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 9-11, in Phoenix.
Matt Kitchens, Vice President of Sales for California Service Tool, Inc., Hayward, CA, became STAFDA President following the event’s General Session. California Service Tool, a STAFDA member since 1977, serves Northern California as a leading tool, safety, and equipment distributor for commercial trade contractors.
Erika Scherman, President and Owner of MC Tool & Safety Sales, Blaine, MN, was elected STAFDA Vice President. MC Tool & Safety has been a STAFDA member since 2002.
Blake Larsen, C.F.C. Supply, West Haven, UT, and Bill Gottmeier, Denali Industrial Supply, Fairbanks, AK, were elected to three-year terms on STAFDA’s Board of Directors.
Chad Carney, Pyramex Safety, Piperton, TN, and Kirk Strebin, American General Tool Group, Vista, CA, joined STAFDA’s Manufacturer Liaison Committee. New members of the Rep Liaison Committee include Chris Morris, Morris Marketing Group, Greer, SC; Eric Stone, Lawless Group – West, Chino, CA; and Craig Yuhas, NACH Marketing, Inc., Galt, CA
Elections are held each fall with results announced at the Annual Convention. For more information or photos, contact Catherine Usher, STAFDA Member Services Director, at 262-784-4774 or [email protected].
