The Fastenal Company of Winona, MN, has named Leland J. Hein as president. He replaces William D. Oberton, who will remain as CEO of Fastenal, according to a filing the company made with the SEC this week.
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Hein joined Fastenal in 1985, most recently serving as executive vice president-sales for the western region of the Company.
The company also announced three other executive vice president appointments:
- Nicholas J. Lundquist has been named executive vice president-operations.
- Kenneth R. Nance was named executive vice president-sales for the eastern region, replacing Lundquist.
- Gary A. Polipnick will serve as executive vice president-sales for the western region, replacing Hein.