Waste Connections, Inc. has announced the appointment of Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. This decision follows a recommendation from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and increases the size of the Board from eight to nine members. Florness, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Fastenal Company, brings extensive experience in leadership roles within public companies. His background includes serving as Fastenal's President and CEO from 2016 to 2024 and as CFO from 1996 to 2015. The Board has determined that Florness meets the independence standards required for service on the Board and the Audit Committee. His appointment is expected to enhance the governance and operational execution of Waste Connections, aligning with the company's strategic outlook for growth and sustainability. Florness will receive standard compensation for his role as a non-employee director, which will be pro-rated based on his time served during this term. The company has also filed a press release detailing this appointment as part of its 8-K filing with the SEC.

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