Brett Merrell
Career Services Director
Contact
Phone: 801-626-7914
Email: brettmerrell@weber.edu
Office: Wattis Business Building, Room 213
About
Brett joined the Goddard School of Business & Economics in 2017, where he serves as Director of the Goddard Career Services. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Most recently Brett served as Senior Vice President for Vista Outdoor, where he was responsible for the marketing and product development of 51 brands delivering $2.5 billion in annual sales. Prior to Vista Outdoor, at Giant Eagle, a $10 billion dollar retailer/wholesaler, Brett served as General Manager of their $1.2 billion pharmacy business and also led their corporate and brand marketing efforts as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Brett has also worked at Gerber Products Company as General Manager and as Director of New Product Development for Sargento Foods. Brett began his marketing career at the Proctor & Gamble Company and also worked as a Controller for Citibank.
Education
MBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management
BS, Utah State University
Hobbies
Brett and his wife Elizabeth have five sons, one daughter, four daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and four grandchildren. Family is a priority for Brett and he loves to spend time with them hiking, camping and traveling across the United States and internationally.