<p>Fastenal Company announced that Daniel L. Florness will step down as CEO on July 16, 2026. Jeffery M. Watts, currently President and Chief Sales Officer, will become the new CEO and join the Board of Directors on the same date. Florness will continue as a Strategic Advisor until early 2028. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Fastenal Company published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20251221283932) on December 22, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

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<p>Fastenal Company announced that Daniel L. Florness will step down as CEO on July 16, 2026. Jeffery M. Watts, currently President and Chief Sales Officer, will become the new CEO and join the Board of Directors on the same date. Florness will continue as a Strategic Advisor until early 2028.</p>

Fastenal Names Jeffery Watts as Next CEO