Madison, Connecticut, USA – January 2, 2026 — The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. has appointed David M. Fisher as its 73rd president for a one-year term that began on January 1, 2026. Fisher now leads the Board of Directors of the 96-year-old association headquartered in Madison, Connecticut, guiding WAI’s strategic initiatives for the global wire and cable manufacturing industry.
As president and CEO of James Monroe Wire and Cable Corporation (JMWC) in Lancaster, Massachusetts, Fisher brings more than 37 years of industry experience to his new role. Since joining JMWC full time in 1989 after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Fisher has worked across every area of the business—from plant operations and process engineering to sales, purchasing, and administration. He became president and CEO in 2005, continuing the legacy started by his father, Martin Fisher, who founded the company in 1977.
An active WAI member since 2008, Fisher joined the Board of Directors in 2018 and the Executive Committee in 2023. He co-chaired the 2025 Conference Programming Committee, served as Executive Committee liaison to the Oversight Committee, and previously chaired the Finance Committee. Fisher currently serves his third term on the New England Chapter Board of Directors, which he led as president in 2016. Over the years, he has consistently supported WAI events and chapter functions as a sponsor and leader.
“I’m honored to lead the Wire Association International as its next president,” said Fisher. “Working with the Executive Committee and full board in 2026 presents incredible opportunities. Our goal is to energize the association and elevate it to new levels that reflect the dedication and innovation of our members.”
Joining Fisher on the WAI 2026 Executive Committee are:
- Raúl García Martínez, Viakable – First Vice President
- Keith Albers, Fort Wayne Metals Research – Second Vice President
- Eric P. Bieberich, Fort Wayne Wire Die – Immediate Past President
- Drew Richards, RichardsApex Inc. – Executive Committee Member
Founded in 1930, the Wire Association International (WAI) is a not-for-profit organization with 1,600 individual members in 45 countries and Wire Journal International subscribers in 76 countries. WAI supports education and growth in the wire and cable industry through global conferences, training programs, and publications, including the Wire Journal International and the Wire Journal International Reference Guide. It also manages major trade events such as the Interwire Conference & Trade Exhibition and Wire Expo.
The James Monroe Wire and Cable Corporation, headquartered in Lancaster, Massachusetts, operates a 100,000 ft² manufacturing plant that produces a wide range of insulated wire and cable products. These products serve industries including commercial, industrial, energy, specialty communications, and military markets, meeting and exceeding standards set by UL, CSA, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, and ICEA.
Media Contacts:
Janice E. Swindells, Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications – jswindells@wirenet.org, +1 203-453-2777 ext. 117
Steven J. Fetteroll, Executive Director – sfetteroll@wirenet.org, +1 203-453-1777
