The Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA) proudly introduces its newly elected president and board of directors for 2010-2011.

Michael Gelskey, Sr., of Lift-It Mfg. Co., was re-elected to a second consecutive term as President of the Association. Gelskey’s term as president comes on the heels of a successful Annual Meeting in Maui, Hawaii.

Interest in membership in WSTDA continues to be strong, with 102 total member companies.  Supporting Gelskey is a strong cabinet of officers including Immediate Past President, John Walsh, Sling-Choker Mfg.; Vice President, Tom Wynn, Peerless Chain Company; and Secretary/Treasurer, Steve Schroeder, Wear-Flex Slings.
Greg Pilgrim, Murdock Webbing; Jeff Iden, Cargo Equipment Corp.; Karl Heinz Keisewitt, Doleco; Jim Bailey, Filtec-Precise; Ralph Abato, ANCRA International and Loren Stolin, Security Chain Company are also serving on the 2010-2011 Board.

WSTDA will hold its Fall meeting at the Hilton Ft. Worth, in Ft. Worth, Texas, Washington, October 19-21, 2010.

WSTDA includes manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic web slings and tie downs, polyester round slings, synthetic webbing, fibers, thread and related companies.