Harris Semi-Retiring; Yates & Goins Head Southern Fasteners Operations
Harris Semi-Retiring; Yates & Goins Head Southern Fasteners Operations
Jason Sandefur
R.J. Harris is semi-retiring from Southern Fasteners & Supply Inc. Harris retains a majority of stock and the title of president, but operations are being taken over by a new part-owner and vice president, Gene Yates; Harris’ daughter, Donna Goins, as a part-owner and sales manager; and Glenn Goins as service manager.
Harris started in the fastener industry in 1960 with Interlock Screw & Bolt, which later became House of Threads. Harris also was a sales rep for Southern Screw. Harris started Triad Fasteners in 1972 and sold it in 1973. He started Southern Fasteners 26 years ago. Harris has been a member of the National Fastener Distributors Association board.
Harris can be contacted at 336 764-4708 or 336 971-5731 E-mail: rjharris@southernfasteners.com
Southern Fasteners has branches in Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia and Tennessee and is headquartered at 2421 W. Clemmonsville Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27114. Tel: 336 765-1790 Fax 336 765-1794 �2007 FastenerNews.com
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