Best thing that ever happened to me was meeting Ron, and joining Vistage. It made me a more effective leader and a better person.

— Andrew Plato, CTO & Founder, Anitian

You need someone who has been in the seat.

Ron Merryman spent nearly 20 years as a CEO, COO, and CFO — leading companies through rapid growth, two bankruptcy turnarounds, and international expansion. He knows what it feels like when the decisions are hard, the stakes are real, and the people around you can’t fully tell you the truth. Today Ron is one of the most experienced Vistage Chairs in the Pacific Northwest — recognized in the top 3% of Chairs worldwide. His members don’t just build better companies. They become better leaders. If you’re a CEO or senior executive in Portland who is ready to stop going it alone, Ron would welcome a conversation.

Meet Ron

What membership looks like — and why it works.

Community of peers

Confidential Peer Issue Processing

Meet once a month with trusted peers in a candid give and take, asking in-depth, questions that get to the heart of any business problem

One-to-one coaching

Executive 1:1 Coaching

Meet one-on-one with your chair for a confidential executive coaching session tailored to your business challenges

Expert speakers

Facilitated Workshops & Expert Speakers

Learn from world-class business experts via topical presentations, then process your challenges in an intensive, moderated forum

Vast learning library

Online Research & Resource Network

Access a rich online library of articles, videos and podcasts, with a global member network of over 23,000 business leaders

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A Life of Climb

Equip yourself with world-class resources to navigate the challenges, opportunities, setbacks and advances of the CEO's leadership journey. Join a team of peak performers, and bring your business to new heights.

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Go further and higher in your career

Vistage is the most important investment you can make in yourself.

—Portland Vistage member

Grow, your
business and yourself

Let Vistage help you solve your greatest challenges so you can grow your business and yourself.

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Creating leaders of tomorrow

See how Columbia Grain’s CEO leveraged Vistage and it’s programs to help his people climb with him.

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What Our Clients Say

Ron is one of the highest-integrity, most compassionate professionals I've ever known. He cares enough about the people in his life to call them on their BS so they can grow personally and professionally.

— Portland Vistage Member

Ron not only brings a wealth of business experience to the table, but the compassion of a true friend. He has a unique insight into the people he works with and an ability to make people see their flaws as opportunities to improve.

— Portland Vistage Member

Ron is a tremendous leader and has been instrumental in my professional development and a valuable resource to the business. Vistage is a great organization and Ron is the best there is for growing your business and your effectiveness as a leader

— Nick Palmer, President, Monster Electrical

Ready to find out if this is right for you?

The first conversation is straightforward. Ron will learn about your business, your challenges, and what you’re trying to build. If Vistage is a fit, he’ll tell you why. If it’s not, he’ll tell you that too. No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest conversation.