Eric Claus

CEO and Chair
Mountain Equipment Co.

Eric Claus is a seasoned retail leader and outdoor enthusiast. He is the former president and CEO of Save A Lot stores, a food retail chain of 1,400 corporate and licensed stores in 37 U.S. states. He is a former board member of Rona Inc. and current board member of Save Mart, a large California-based supermarket chain.

WHAT’S NEW: Mountain Equipment Co. has restructured and transformed into a successful business. In 2021, it brought back the much-loved “twin peaks” logo.
NON-PROFIT CAUSE: Causes around mental health and homelessness.
WHAT ELSE: A keen diver and a current and accomplished aircraft pilot, having served as an Angel Flight and Homeland Security pilot while residing in the U.S.