Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that Daniel L. Florness has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.
“We are very pleased to welcome Dan to our Board,” said Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Dan is an accomplished executive with a wealth of experience in C-suite level leadership roles for a public company. He has intimate knowledge of servant leadership, accounting, marketing and public finance. Dan will be an outstanding addition to our Board.”
Mr. Florness, 62, currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors for Fastenal Company (“Fastenal”), positions he has held since 2016. He previously served as Fastenal’s President and Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2024, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2002 to 2015, and Chief Financial Officer from 1996 to 2002. Prior to joining Fastenal, Mr. Florness served in a variety of positions, including Senior Manager, with KPMG LLP from 1986 to 1996. Mr. Florness earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Mr. Florness has announced his intention to step out of his role as Fastenal’s CEO and resign from its Board effective July 16, 2026.
