Mr. Lewis has been our senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Fastenal since December 2022. As chief financial officer, Mr. Lewis manages the company’s finance, accounting and audit functions, and plays a central role in effectively executing and communicating company strategy, with a concentration on profitability, efficiency, and assets. He also oversees the company’s M&A and Investor Relations efforts. From August 2016 to December 2022, Mr. Lewis served as our executive vice president and chief financial officer. He joined the company following a long career as a senior equity analyst covering industrials, including Fastenal, for full-service investment banks. Mr. Lewis held various senior roles with a variety of organizations in the investment banking industry from 1994 to July 2016.