FAST SEC filings last scanned 13 May 2026, 22:59 UTC
CEO Timeline
Daniel FlornessCurrentRetiring Jul 2026
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
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Jeffery M. WattsStarts Jul 2026
Scheduled to begin Jul 2026
Jeffery M. Watts, Fastenal's President and Chief Sales Officer, was appointed as the next CEO of Fastenal Company, effective July 16, 2026.
1 source filing — 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.
Willard Oberton stepped down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Fastenal Company.
6 source filings — click to expand
Leland Hein
Since at least Dec 2014 — Jul 2015(7mo)
stepped down as CEO to become chief operating officer