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16 • JULY 2018 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Jeff Cook appointed president of Binford Supply BALCH SPRINGS, Tex. – U.S. Fence Solutions Co. announced that Jeff Cook has been appointed presi- dent of Binford Supply, a fence and gate manufacturer and distributor serv- ing Texas and sur- rounding states. U.S. Fence Solu- tions Co. is a port- folio company of Building Industry Partners, the leading private equity investment firm focused on the U.S. building industry. Cook has a long track record in the fence industry, with roots dating back to the fence installation segment in 1998. For the past 15 years, he has served at a senior executive level in wood fence manufacturing, includ- ing most recently as vice-president of sales for Alta Forest Products. He has driven extensive growth in both sales and corporate culture through his leadership, innovation, and cus- tomer-centric approach to business, and has been a significant contributor to the fencing industry, through his ef- forts in the American Fence Associa- tion, FenceSense, state of the industry panels, regional chapter events, and the AFA Education Foundation. "The opportunity to join Binford Supply, an established fencing indus- try leader on an aggressive growth track, is a rare opportunity that I am energized to be a part of," said Cook. "Since its founding, Steve Stanley and his team have built the business around winning the hearts and minds of their employees, and in turn their customers. I look forward to continu- ing that tradition into the next phase of growth and success for Binford Sup- ply, its customers and employees." Concurrent with Cook's hire, Stanley was appointed CEO of Bin- ford. "We are thrilled to have Jeff join us to lead Binford Supply," said Stanley. "His decades of experience and track record of success in the fence industry, particularly leading Alta Forest Products in a period of rapid growth, will be invaluable as we continue to grow Binford Supply and establish one of the leading fencing distribution platforms in the country. On behalf of the entire Binford Supply team, we look forward to Jeff's leader- ship in the years ahead." For more information, visit www. buildingip.com or www.binfordsup- ply.com. Michigan AFA slates 2018 golf outing The Michigan Chapter AFA will hold its annual golf outing on August 16, 2018 at the Medalist Golf Club in Marshall, Michigan. The event will begin with a noon shotgun start. The registration package includes golf, skins game and dinner, at a cost of $250 per four person team. Dinner only is available for $35 per person. Overnight accommodations are available at Firekeepers Casino and Hotel, 11177 E. Michigan Dr., Battle Creek, Mich. Phone 877-352-8777. Sponsorships are also being sought. For more information on registering or being a sponsor, con- tact the individuals below. Jay Sloan – 810-227-3036 Dick Fromm – 586-276-7317 Robert Miller – 586-747-7819 littlebeaver.com 800-227-7515 Thanks to a user-friendly teeter-totter design, Little Beaver Towable and UN-Towable earth drills feature all the power and half the operating weight of traditional drills. And less kickback means you can work even longer without getting tired. Less weight. Less kickback. Less operator fatigue. More productivity. Call today to learn how less is more with Little Beaver. Hydraulic Earth Drills Mechanical Earth Drills Kwik-Trench Mini Trencher Towable Hydraulic Earth Drills UN-Towable Hydraulic Earth Drills UN-Towable Hydraulic Earth Drill Towable Hydraulic Earth Drill Imagine doing backbreaking work without breaking your back. Operating weight Towable Operating weight 50% less Jeff Cook