WIFI (Women in the Fastener Industry) has announced the recipients of two scholarships, with Keli Stahl from Brynolf Manufacturing and Adrianne Reynolds, Bossard-Montreal Location, revealed as the winners.
Keli Stahl is the winner of the Ann Bisgyer Wolz FTI Scholarship. The Fastener Training Institute scholarship will give Keli the opportunity to gain in-depth industry knowledge. While Adrianne Reynolds is the winner of the Edith Camerson (IFE) Scholarship. The International Fastener Expo will give Adrianne the opportunity to network and build relationships within the fastener industry.
Keli has been in the fastener industry for six years now. She is excited to have the opportunity to drastically further her knowledge of fasteners taught by industry experts. Keli is looking most forward to brainstorming with others and getting the opportunity to network!
Commenting on her win, Keli said, “I just wanted to say I am so honored to be chosen as one of the winners for the Ann Bisgyer Wolz FTI Scholarship! I am so excited to be able to participate in Fastener Week and learn as much as I possibly can from very knowledgeable industry experts with many years of fastener experience while also getting to network with others that are also eager to learn as much as possible about everything this industry has to offer, This awesome opportunity will help me gain the knowledge and skills I need to be able to grow into a confident highly skilled Quality Manager. Thank you for giving woman in the fastener industry this amazing opportunity, I really appreciate it!!”
Adrianne is a Buyer with a background in supply chain operations, procurement, and vendor collaboration. She has been in the fastener industry for three years and is eager to deepen her understanding and expand her network.
Adrianne said, “This opportunity means the world to me. I'm genuinely excited! Receiving this scholarship is more than just a moment of recognition — it's a door opening to something bigger. I’m grateful for the chance to participate, and I’m looking forward to showing up with curiosity, intention, and appreciation. Thank you again for believing in me and supporting my journey! I’m truly honored to receive this scholarship and want to express my heartfelt thanks. This opportunity gives me the chance to grow, learn from industry experts, and connect with others who are passionate about what they do. I'm excited to take what I gain from this experience and apply it meaningfully in my own journey. Thank you for believing in me and supporting my goals!”
