FAST
CEO, Board Member
2024-08-01–present
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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.”
“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.”
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Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
2026-07-16–present
2026-07-16–present
SEC 8-K
2024-08-01–present
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FAST
CEO, Board Member
2024-08-01–present
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | President and Chief Sales Officer | $535,658 | $3,093,803 |
| 2024 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | President and Chief Sales Officer | $516,090 | $1,072,774 |
| 2023 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | President and Chief Sales Officer | $451,503 | $1,469,932 |
| 2022 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | President and Chief Sales Officer | $358,631 | $1,689,267 |
| 2021 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | Chief Sales Officer | $368,205 | $1,516,617 |
| 2020 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | Executive Vice President - International Sales | $343,883 | $1,277,753 |
| 2019 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | Executive Vice President - International Sales | $303,404 | $788,575 |
| 2018 | Fastenal Co (FAST) | Executive Vice President - International Sales | $310,324 | $1,430,154 |
Earnings-call and investor-event appearances, plus filed executive appointments or departures, newest first.