Meet the Team
Meet Our Leadership
The People Behind AFC
AFC's leadership team brings decades of industrial distribution experience, and a shared belief that the best supply chain partner is the one you never have to worry about.
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Kevin Godin
Chief Executive OfficerKevin oversees the overall management and strategic direction of AFC Industries. He serves on the board of the National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) and holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Penn State.
Kevin Godin
Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Davis
Chief Financial OfficerSteve leads all financial and accounting functions at AFC. He brings a diverse background across public and private equity-backed companies, with deep experience in manufacturing and distribution environments.
Steve Davis
Chief Financial Officer
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Kevin McCarthy
President, North AmericaKevin drives AFC's long-term organic growth strategy and oversees all North American sales and operations. He brings more than three decades of experience in the fastener manufacturing and distribution industries.
Kevin McCarthy
President, North America
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John Kovatch
Executive Vice President of Sales, NACGJohn develops and executes AFC's strategic sales plan. With nearly 30 years in the fastener industry, he's held leadership roles spanning sales, supply chain, program management, and engineering.
John Kovatch
Executive Vice President of Sales, NACG
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Morgan Burgoyne
President, AFC EuropeMorgan leads the growth and expansion of AFC Europe. He has been in the industrial fastener sector since his early 20s, holding roles in finance, operations, and sales, and has served as Managing Director since 2010.
Morgan Burgoyne
President, AFC Europe
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Kristen McDonald
Vice President of Human ResourcesKristen oversees all HR functions, engagement, and leadership development at AFC. She brings 25+ years of HR experience across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed companies in manufacturing and supply chain.
Kristen McDonald
Vice President of Human Resources
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Antonio Ron
President, AFC Industries de MexicoAntonio leads AFC's growth and national expansion in Mexico across sales and operations. He brings nearly 25 years in manufacturing and distribution for OEM and CM industries across Latin America.
Antonio Ron
President, AFC Industries de Mexico
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Joe Shoemaker
Vice President of MarketingJoe leads AFC's marketing strategy across North America, brand development, lead generation, and customer engagement. He brings 20+ years of marketing expertise focused on industrial companies.
Joe Shoemaker
Vice President of Marketing
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Brian Bagwell
Vice President of ITBrian leads all IT initiatives across the AFC enterprise. With 34+ years of industry experience, including nearly 25 in senior IT leadership, he's built a reputation for developing high-performing teams and driving innovation.
Brian Bagwell
Vice President of IT
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Bhavesh Thakrar
Vice President of QualityBhavesh has more than twenty years of global leadership experience across complex manufacturing and supply chain organizations, with a focus on integrating quality into business strategy to drive growth and scalability. He is committed to strengthening AFC’s long-term value creation and customer commitment.
Bhavesh Thakrar
Vice President of Quality
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Learn how our team helps manufacturers simplify sourcing, strengthen supply chains, and keep operations moving.
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