Longtime industry leader Keith Mantis founded and was the principal owner of Fasteners Inc. A true entrepreneur with a tireless work ethic, Mantis started San Diego Fasteners in a storage unit in San Diego in 1987. In 1993, Mantis founded Fasteners Inc. Southwestern Supply in Las Vegas and grew the company to one of the construction supply industry’s largest and most well-respected organizations.
At the core of Mantis’ personal and professional beliefs was the commitment to supporting and inspiring the success of others. He joined Nevada Contractors Association in 1993 and supported numerous NCA charitable and educational causes over the past 27 years. Specifically, Mantis donated to the Michael T. Martin Memorial Scholarship, and supported the NCA educational House of Cards event and Construction Career Day. He also supported NCA events and encouraged his employees to participate in NCA committees.
Mantis’ leadership was not only visible through his dedication within his organizations and the construction industry, but also with his presence and deliberate actions. He remained active in his firms until his passing in April 2020, dedicated to supporting his son Michael Mantis’ transition to leadership of the family operation.