Hugh Loss Miller

Hugh L. Miller retired from the Fastenal Board of Directors in April 2016. He served as a director of the Company since 2007. Mr. Hugh L. Miller has been president and chief executive officer of RTP Company, a privately-owned custom compounder of thermoplastic materials headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, since 1982. This manufacturing company, with over $435 million of annual revenues and 17 plant locations throughout the world, has grown profitably under his strategic guidance and dailyexecutive leadership. In addition to the worldwide manufacturing locations, the company has had a significant international presence for approximately 20 years and currently has sales offices in countries such as Singapore, China, Japan, India, Korea, Malaysia, France, Germany, England, and The Netherlands, which are areas of Fastenal's strategic focus. Mr. Miller's experience in developing and growing a successful business dependent on diverse customer relationships in unique foreign cultures contributes needed insight to Fastenal's management team as it pursues international opportunities. Additionally, he has served as a member and leader of several community boards and organizations.