Stephen M Slaggie

Mr. Slaggie has served as a director of the Company since 1970. Mr. Slaggie also served as the Secretary of the Company from 1970 through June 2003. He was a full-time employee of the Company from December 1987 through June 2003, during which time he was Shareholder Relations Director and Insurance Risk Manager for the Company. Mr. Slaggie retired from the Board of Directors in May 2014. He served as a director of the Company since 1970. He was in the banking and insurance businesses, most notably with the insurance and real estate firm of Gate City Agency where he was a principal and owner, from 1966 through 1987, when he joined Fastenal as a full time employee. He served as our treasurer from 1970 through June 1996, and as our corporate secretary from 1970 through June 2003, when he retired as an employee. While actively involved with the company, he managed multiple functions including insurance risk management, leasing, real estate, human resources, and investor relations. His experienced background in all of these matters, but particularly risk management and investor relations, provided a valuable resource to the company and its board. In addition, Mr. Slaggie has served as a member and leader of many community and educational boards and organizations, including the board of regents of St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota.