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10 Costco operations leaders
These ten current and former Costco operations leaders include a Sr. EVP-COO and a divisional COO, along with vice presidents, assistant vice presidents and a director covering operations, logistics, transportation and depots. A reader can learn how Costco runs its warehouses, distribution and delivery networks at scale.
Professionals to explore
01—10Anthony Dattilo
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Costco Logistics · Costco Wholesale
Vice President Costco Logistics at Costco Wholesale since 2020. The profile lists his scope as big and bulky distribution and fulfillment, home delivery, middle mile and transportation, with accountability for all aspects of the operation including distribution and logistics. Former Vice President Innovel Solutions Head of Transformco Supply Chain at Transformco (2019–2020) and Divisional Vice President Fulfillment Center Operations at Sears (2016–2017).
Bryan Blank
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations - retired · Costco Wholesale
Retired Vice President Operations at Costco Wholesale. The profile lists the role as "Vice President Operations - retired" starting in 1983, in the Operations department at President/Vice President level. It is the only role shown on the profile, and no duties are described beyond the title.
Dick Dicerchio
LinkedInExperience: Sr. EVP-COO · Costco Wholesale
Sr. EVP-COO at Costco Wholesale. The profile lists this as a current role with no start date and records it in the General Management department at Senior level. It is the only Costco role shown on the profile, and no duties are described beyond the title.
Dino Saracevic
LinkedInExperience: Depot Operations Director · Costco Wholesale
Depot Operations Director at Costco Wholesale since 2024, with Depot Operations Manager also listed as current since 2022 and Depot Operations Supervisor from 2019 to 2022. The profile describes supporting Costco's North America Depot distribution center operations in all areas and working with the company and its suppliers.
James Ridle
LinkedInExperience: AVP, Costco Logistics Operations · Costco Wholesale
AVP, Costco Logistics Operations at Costco Wholesale since 2020, in the Operations department at President/Vice President level. Former Division Vice President, Business Development and Account Management at Innovel Solutions (2018–2020), Division Vice President, Distribution Center Operations & Offshore Logistics at Sears Holdings (2015–2018) and Division Vice President, Home Delivery & Installation at Sears (2013–2015).
Jerry Dempsey
LinkedInExperience: VP Operations · Costco Wholesale
Former VP Operations at Costco Wholesale (1984–2016), a role the profile places in the Operations department at President/Vice President level. The profile describes him as a retired Costco operations VP and lists President at JJA Development LLC since 2016.
Jim Harrison
LinkedInExperience: VP, Transportation · Costco Wholesale
VP, Transportation at Costco Wholesale, listed on the profile as a current role starting in 1985 and placed in the Operations department at President/Vice President level. The profile headline reads Vice President, Transportation, Costco Wholesale; it is the only role shown, and no duties are described beyond the title.
John McKay
LinkedInExperience: COO - EVP Northern division · Costco Wholesale
COO - EVP Northern division at Costco Wholesale, a role the profile lists from 1983 with no end date and records at C-Level in the General Management department. The profile also shows a Costco Wholesale entry titled "Retired 9 18" starting in September 2018.
Juan Cao
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Merchandising & Operations Management · Costco Wholesale
Former Vice President, Merchandising & Operations Management at Costco Wholesale (2018–2025) and former Senior Director, Commodity Strategy at Target (2012–2018). The profile describes a career spanning consumer brand management, large retail operations and omni-channel strategic transformation, with expertise in retail strategic planning.
Michael Walker
LinkedInExperience: Assistant Vice President Regional Operations Manager · Costco Wholesale
Assistant Vice President Regional Operations Manager at Costco Wholesale since 2025. The profile describes driving performance, culture and operational excellence across a multi-district region and providing strategic oversight to General Managers and regional leadership teams. Former Costco roles include Regional Administrative Manager (2025) and General Manager (2018–2025).
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Match the person's operating area to your question: warehouse and regional operations leaders suit questions about running buildings and managing general managers, while logistics, transportation and depot leaders suit questions about moving goods to warehouses and members. Check whether the relevant role is current or past before asking about Costco's present-day practices.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Costco set and review operating standards across its warehouses and regions?
- 02How are Costco's depots and distribution operations organized to keep inventory moving with minimal handling?
- 03Which Costco operating practices transfer well to other retailers, and which depend on the membership warehouse model?
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