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About Jeffery M. Watts

Jeffery M. Watts is recorded as CEO and Board Member at Fastenal Co (FAST). Fastenal Co reported in an 8-K filed December 22, 2025 that Jeffery M. Watts was appointed director of the Board, effective July 16, 2026. Fastenal Co reported in an 8-K filed December 22, 2025 that Jeffery M. Watts was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 16, 2026. Fastenal Co reported in an 8-K filed July 12, 2024 that Jeffery M. Watts was appointed President and Chief Sales Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming Jeffery M. Watts; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Fastenal Co reports total compensation of $3,093,803 for Jeffery M. Watts in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $535,658. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Jeffery M. Watts has spoken on 2 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Fastenal Co on July 13, 2026.

“the Board intends to appoint Mr. Watts as a director of the Board to replace Mr. Florness, effective as of the CEO Transition Date.”
Fastenal Co Form 8-K, filed December 22, 2025 · Read the filing
“On December 19, 2025, the Board also appointed Jeffery M. Watts, Fastenal's current President and Chief Sales Officer, as the next CEO of Fastenal, effective as of the CEO Transition Date.”
Fastenal Co Form 8-K, filed December 22, 2025 · Read the filing

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Leadership on record at Fastenal Co

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Executive compensation

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Fiscal year Company Salary Total
2025 Fastenal Co (FAST) $535,658 $3,093,803
2024 Fastenal Co (FAST) $516,090 $1,072,774
2023 Fastenal Co (FAST) $451,503 $1,469,932
2022 Fastenal Co (FAST) $358,631 $1,689,267
2021 Fastenal Co (FAST) $368,205 $1,516,617
2020 Fastenal Co (FAST) $343,883 $1,277,753
2019 Fastenal Co (FAST) $303,404 $788,575
2018 Fastenal Co (FAST) $310,324 $1,430,154

Recent activity

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