BRETT MERRELL

DIRECTOR, GODDARD CAREER SERVICES

Brett Merrell


CONTACT


PHONE: 801.626.7914

EMAIL: brettmerrell@weber.edu

WEB:    

OFFICE: WB 213

ADDRESS:
1337 Edvalson St. Dept 3801
Ogden, UT 84408-3801


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, Kellog Graduate School of Management

B.S. - 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 U.S. and internationally.