Jeffery M. Watts is recorded as CEO and Board Member at Fastenal Co (FAST) since July 16, 2026. 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. Fastenal Co is classified in the Industrial Distribution industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Fastenal Co includes Scott A. Satterlee (Chairman and Board Member), Max H. Tunnicliff (CFO), Sheryl A. Lisowski (CFO) and 7 others.
“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
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“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
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Jeffery M. Watts on recent calls
“Before I turn to the results, I would like to take a moment on something that I think matters to everyone on the line, and that is that today will be Dan Florence's final earnings call as our CEO.”
“I do want to take a moment to thank the Fastenal Blue team and our employees across the world for their performance and dedication both this quarter and throughout the year.”
