Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) has named Jeff Hepner as director of distributor sales. Hepner is a well-known veteran of the fastener industry, most recently having served as president of Telefast Industries, Berea, OH from 2008-2013. Telefast was acquired by EFG in late March. In his new role, Hepner will assume responsibility for business growth at the distributor level and will report to EFG vice president of sales & marketing, Marty Goeree. Goeree commented, “We are very pleased to have Jeff accept this assignment. He is known and respected throughout the fastener industry and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to our company.”
Hepner has extensive experience in cold heading from his previous association with Lake Erie Screw Corp. and subsequent positions with Telefast. (…)