FAST SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:45 UTC
CEO Timeline
Jeffery M. WattsCurrent
Jul 2026 — Present(2mo)
Jeffery M. Watts, Fastenal's President and Chief Sales Officer, was appointed as the next CEO of Fastenal Company, effective July 16, 2026.
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Daniel Florness
Jan 2016 — Jul 2026(10y 6mo)
Daniel Florness was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Fastenal Company, succeeding Willard Oberton who stepped down from the CEO role.
voluntary step down; planned to continue serving as Strategic Advisor to the new CEO until early 2028
4 source filings — click to expand
Willard D. Oberton
Jul 2015 — Jan 2016(6mo)
Willard D. Oberton resumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis from July 2015.
stepped down from CEO role
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Leland Hein
? — Jul 2015
stepped down as CEO to become chief operating officer