Learn about our organization, and meet the Board of Directors for the American Fence Association.
About
The American Fence Association has been serving the fence industry since 1962. The AFA was just a dream for a group of progressive members of the fence industry in October of 1962 and was initially organized as the International Fence Industry Association (IFIA). Starting with just 22 members, the association had close to 600 members just 11 years following its inception. As it continued to grow, Field Training School (now known as Fence Installation School) was developed in 1978 with the Certified Fence Professional Certification to follow in 1987. In the late ’80s, IFIA revamped its publications, creating the professional Fencepost magazine. IFIA transitioned the name to American Fence Association in 1993.
Since its inception in 1962, the AFA has grown to represent the largest and most comprehensive resource in the industry for the latest developments, tools, materials, standards, trends and discounts in the fence industry.
AFA now serves more than 1,400 member companies with 19 chapters across the United States. AFA’s membership also extends to more than 18 foreign countries. By offering education and certification programs and providing networking opportunities, AFA is ensuring that its members have a competitive edge among their industry peers. AFA now offers 6 schools for education opportunities: Fence Installation School, Gate Automation Designer School, Gate Automation Technician School, Sales Training School, Fence Contractor Business School and Operations Manager School.
Our Mission Statement
The American Fence Association benefits fence industry professionals and consumers by promoting the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and through the education and certification of its members.
Leadership
McKay Lundgren
President
SOS Siren Operated Sensors Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-0467
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Ken Throckmorton, CFC, CFP, CAGSD
President Elect
Forever Fence and Rail (330) 590-2945
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Luke Bailey
Treasurer
Bailey Fence Company Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 750-0043
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Ed Grause
Secretary
Antebellum Manufacturing (850) 865-5559
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Brad Howard
Past President
Security Contractor Services Seattle, WA 98108
(916) 767-7383
(916) 257-6707
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Jesus Nieto, CAGOI
Director
Ben Jodoin
Director
Mills Fence Company Howell,, MI 48855
(517) 444-1601
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Zach Eichenberger, CGAT, CGAD, CAGOI, CAGSD
Director
Controlled Products Systems Group Pleasanton, CA 94588
(408) 230-2662
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Scott Galpin
Director
SRF Fencing (Trex Fencing) Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(704) 240-0130
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Essam Choudhary
Director
Perimeter Security Solutions/Industrial Fence (773)688-9105
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Lori Smith
Director
Staff
Michael Reed
Executive Director
Nick Rike, CAGOI, CAGSD, CFC, CGAD, CGAT, CFP
Director, Professional Development
Cristina Rodriguez, CAE, IOM
VP, Association Management
Causby Challacombe, CAE
Director, Membership
Catherine Mills-Reynolds
Director, Government Relations and Industry Standards
Jim Hawarden, CEM
Director, Exhibits and Sponsorship
Sara Surprenant
Sr Manager, Credentialing
Paula Szwarc
Coordinator, Membership
Are You Willing to Serve?
Submissions are now open through August 21!
Service on the AFA Board of Directors or an AFA committee will help you grow personally and professionally, develop skills, gain irreplaceable experience, and provide an opportunity to drive and influence the decisions of our organization and shape governmental policies that affect the livelihoods of AFA members and their customers.
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