Florness to Step Down as Fastenal CEO in July
Dan Florness has been with the company since 1996 and its CEO for the past nine-plus years.
December 22, 2025
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The company appointed a board member as interim president while it searches for a permanent CEO.
The appointments of Pat Quint as CIO and Kristi Belhumeur as Chief Accounting Officer come amid continued investment in Parts Town’s technology, distribution network and acquisition strategy.
Former Ferguson executive Ken Resuta will lead a Greater Philadelphia initiative intended to guide expansion into other major metros, building on Winsupply’s steady stream of local company openings and acquisitions.
The parent of fluid handling distributor Crane Engineering will make the leadership transition Jan. 1, following a period of acquisition growth.
Border States Taps Former Schneider Electric CFO to Lead Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development
It continues a string of company leadership appointments this year spanning information security, distribution, procurement, industrial solutions and digital transformation.
The European MRO distributor tapped a former McKinsey and Bain leader to oversee AI and digital operations, while its latest acquisitions expand hydraulics and other technical capabilities in France and Germany.
A company veteran will succeed Louis St-Laurent as CEO in early 2027. The appointment follows other leadership changes earlier this year and an acquisition this past June.
Formerly known as Marcone Group, the HVAC, plumbing and appliances distributor has a new president following a string of other leadership appointments over the past two years.
The new hire joins Meritus to lead enterprise AI initiatives spanning use-case development, governance, security and training as the industrial gases and welding supplies distributor continues to expand through acquisitions.
Keith Rozolis will retire at year-end after leading ABC Supply since 2014. Get the details on who will take the leadership reins at the market-leading building materials distributor.
The company said the split is still on track for completing during 1Q27, preceded by separate investor days for both GPC and Motion in early December.
MSC Industrial Supply named longtime finance executive Rob Kuhns as its permanent CFO, completing its latest C-suite transition as the distributor’s sales and profitability accelerate.
