Neal Lyons
The former President of Retail at Vans Inc., Lyons is best known in Action Sports circles for his groundbreaking role in launching the Vans Skatepark concept at 12 shopping malls around the country. In his 25 years in the retailing industry, Mr. Lyons has worked with Reebok International, Intershoe Corporation, and Kinney Shoe Corporation. While at Reebok, Mr. Lyons rolled out the largest expansion plan in company history, and developed the Health Club and Planet Reebok Concepts. During Mr. Lyons' tenure with the Intershoe Corporation, he created the retail concepts for all better branded lines (Via Spiga, Paloma, Studio Palo, Nickels and JAZZ), carrying footwear, apparel and leather goods. At Kinney Shoe Corporation, Neal worked in several divisions, including Stylco, Kinney, Kinney for Her, and Foot Locker.
Lyons has acted as consultant/advisor to Surfparks since mid-2002, he is currently CEO of Lyons & Wolivar Investigations, a private investigation franchisor.
