Chief Executive Officer
Costco Wholesale
Ron began his career in 1982 with the Price Company in the Phoenix, Arizona market, holding several management positions in operations before being promoted to Warehouse Manager in Colorado in 1992.
After seven years as a Warehouse Manager across both Colorado and Arizona, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations for the San Diego Region in 1999. In 2010, Ron relocated to Washington upon his promotion to Senior Vice
President of the Northwest Region.
In August 2015, he transitioned to the Real Estate department, where he focused on international and domestic new markets and expansion. Shortly thereafter, in July 2016, Ron became the Executive Vice President of Merchandising.
In February 2022, Costco’s Board of Directors appointed Ron as President and Chief Operating Officer, and he was elected to the Board of Directors. In January 2024, Ron became the third Chief Executive Officer of Costco Wholesale.
