Eric Howell

Eric Howell is a seasoned sales and operations professional with extensive experience in managing business units and driving revenue growth. Currently serving as a District Sales & Operations Specialist at Fastenal Company since 2019, Eric oversees the operations and financials of 23 business units with annual revenues exceeding $40 million. Prior to this role, Eric held various positions at Fastenal, including Branch Manager, where oversight of a single-site business unit generated over $2.5 million in annual sales. Earlier career highlights include a Territory Sales Manager role at The Hillman Group, responsible for sales and account management within a designated territory, and an Assistant Department Manager position at Harris Teeter. Eric holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Marketing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Wayne Community College.