Patrick Callans

Patrick Callans is a senior executive at Costco Wholesale, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Administration.12 He has been with Costco for nearly three decades, holding various leadership positions within the company.

Career at Costco

Patrick Callans joined Costco Wholesale in March 1994 as Corporate Counsel.1 Throughout his tenure, he has held several key positions:

• Executive Vice President, Administration (January 2019 - Present)
• Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Risk Management (September 2013 - December 2018)
• Vice President (September 2000 - September 2013)
• Corporate Counsel (March 1994 - September 2000)

Prior Experience

Before joining Costco, Callans worked as an attorney in private practice:

• Attorney at Foster Pepper & Shefelman (1989 - 1994)
• Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP (1987 - 1989)

Education

Patrick Callans has a strong educational background:

• E-MBA from Seattle University (2007 - 2008)
• JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (1984 - 1987)
• Undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame (1980 - 1984)

His extensive experience in law, human resources, and corporate administration has contributed to his current role overseeing administrative functions at Costco Wholesale.2