Rick Neira 

VP, Store Design, & Merchandise Operations

Petco

A high energy creative and analytic executive with twenty plus years of progressive and successful retail experience at multiple levels. Unique combination of creative, store design, analytic, sales, operations, marketing, visual merchandising, project management, and training skills. Demonstrated strengths in developing new businesses, improving communication, initiating merchandising campaigns to support marketing/brand initiatives and increase overall sales. Has worked at DSG, AEO, Foot Locker, OfficeMax, Nine West, Eddie Bauer, Gap, and various other retailers. Loves pets and vintage motorcycles, and blessed with a beautiful family.