Our Story

​Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI Inc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that began on LinkedIn in 2009 as a way to connect women in the fastener industry through networking, education, mentorship, and industry events. Founded by Pam Berry, Executive Vice President and co-owner of Advance Components, and Mary Lou Alderman, President of The Alderman Group, WIFI has grown into a global community dedicated to supporting women at every stage of their careers.
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Our Mission: WIFI’s mission is to provide opportunities for women in the fastener industry at all levels of experience, to unite in order to educate, mentor and encourage one another, for the express purpose of advancing women in the fastener industry.

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Organizational Info: 

     Legal Name: WIFI Inc.  (Women in the Fastener Industry)

     Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

     Established: 2009 

     EIN:  45-3941372

     Address: 700 Hilltop Drive, Itasca IL, 60143

      Official Website & Email Domain: fastenerwomen.com is the official website and email domain of WIFI Inc.