H.B. Fuller appoints Daniel Florness as BoD member
July 20, 2018 - United States Of America
H.B. Fuller has announced that Daniel L. Florness was elected as an independent member to its board of directors, effective July 11, 2018. Florness’ position expands the board to 10 directors, nine of whom are independent. H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical products.
Florness is the president and chief executive officer of Fastenal company. He is a 22-year company veteran who previously served as chief financial officer from 1996 to 2015. During that time and in addition to leading Fastenal’s financial strategy and processes, he oversaw a portion of the company’s manufacturing division, its product development and procurement, and its national accounts business. From 2002 until 2015, he also served as executive vice president.
During Florness’ tenure, Fastenal has grown from a $250 million business with operations in two countries to a $4.4 billion global entity with a direct presence in 24 countries. Throughout his career, he has interacted extensively with its Board of Directors, including the audit, compensation, and nominating committees.
Jim Owens, H.B. Fuller president and chief executive officer said, “Dan is a strong leader with a strategic focus on the customer. His keen financial insight, coupled with his experience growing a successful global business, will greatly enhance our board. I am confident that Dan will be a great asset as we continue to drive our strategic growth plans.”
Florness serves on the boards of Fastenal Company, PlastiComp, Inc., and Gundersen Health System. He also has served on several community boards, including National FFA Sponsors, American Red Cross (Winona, MN), and the Winona Community Foundation. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. (GK)
Florness is the president and chief executive officer of Fastenal company. He is a 22-year company veteran who previously served as chief financial officer from 1996 to 2015. During that time and in addition to leading Fastenal’s financial strategy and processes, he oversaw a portion of the company’s manufacturing division, its product development and procurement, and its national accounts business. From 2002 until 2015, he also served as executive vice president.
During Florness’ tenure, Fastenal has grown from a $250 million business with operations in two countries to a $4.4 billion global entity with a direct presence in 24 countries. Throughout his career, he has interacted extensively with its Board of Directors, including the audit, compensation, and nominating committees.
Jim Owens, H.B. Fuller president and chief executive officer said, “Dan is a strong leader with a strategic focus on the customer. His keen financial insight, coupled with his experience growing a successful global business, will greatly enhance our board. I am confident that Dan will be a great asset as we continue to drive our strategic growth plans.”
Florness serves on the boards of Fastenal Company, PlastiComp, Inc., and Gundersen Health System. He also has served on several community boards, including National FFA Sponsors, American Red Cross (Winona, MN), and the Winona Community Foundation. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. (GK)