Carrie Ann Whitworth is the President and CEO of EDSCO Fasteners, Inc. located in Elba, Alabama. She is a loving wife and mother of one daughter and two stepchildren. She began working as a secretary at EDSCO in 1999. Over the next eleven years, she was promoted to roles of purchasing, office manager, sales, then named sales manager. In 2011, she purchased 100% ownership of EDSCO from the previous owner.   
 
     Carrie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Troy University in 2008 and a Masters of Accountancy from Auburn University in 2011.  She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Alabama.  All of her college education was attained while working both a full time job and as a part-time bookkeeper for a local church. 
 
     Carrie is actively engaged in community service and she volunteers both within her community and the fastener industry.  She currently serves as the Vice President of the Elba Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on the local board of Main Street Alabama which was created to promote and grow local areas.

 

     Carrie was previously the Chairperson of the Southeastern Fastener Association, President of the Women in the Fastener Industry, and board member for the Fastener Industry Coalition. In addition, she also serves as a member of the City of Elba’s Leadership Committee and the Housing Board, both of which focus on developing new leaders and improving the community.