As a privately-held company, Youngevity^® is guided by a proven, experienced team of health and wellness experts and industry leaders.

Dr. Joel Wallach BS DVM ND

A biomedical research pioneer, Dr. Joel D. Wallach, DVM, ND spent more than 40 years in the field of Veterinary Medicine, observing and researching the effects of individual nutrients on animal health, before becoming a Naturopathic Physician in 1982. Today, Dr. Wallach is renowned for his groundbreaking research on the health benefits of selenium and other minerals. He currently dedicates his time to lecturing throughout the world on the therapeutic benefits of vitamins and minerals, and on lobbying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on behalf of the dietary supplement industry.

Early Work. Dr. Wallach has held key positions with leading zoos and universities in the United States and Africa, including Director of the Jacksonville Zoological Park in Jacksonville, Florida; Research Veterinarian for the South Africa National Parks Department (where he was a member of the famous “Operation Rhino” team); and Director of Research at the St. Louis Zoological Park in St. Louis, Missouri. At the request of Africa’s National Parks and Wildlife Management Department, Dr. Wallach led an expedition to capture and mark elephants in the Wankie Game Preserve in Rhodesia as part of a migration study. He is one of the founders and a former editor of the Journal of Zoo Animal Medicine. A prolific author, he has published more than 70 scientific papers and six books, including the famous textbook, Diseases of Exotic Animals, still used today by leading veterinary schools, and on the Smithsonian Institute’s recommended reading list for Zoological Garden and Aquarium libraries.

Groundbreaking Research on Trace Minerals. As a researcher at the Emory University Yerkes National Primate Center in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, Dr. Wallach discovered the world’s first known case of non-human cystic fibrosis in a selenium-deficient Rhesus monkey. At the time, cystic fibrosis was believed to the result of a human genetic disorder. Dr. Wallach’s monumental discovery set him on a 20-year path of research on the health benefits of selenium and other minerals. As a result of this work, he became known as The Mineral Doctor and the Father of Liquid Mineral Supplementation.

The Founding of Youngevity^®. In 1997, Dr. Wallach and Dr. Ma Lan, MD, MS, founded American Longevity, the network marketing company known today as Youngevity^®. Within five years the company had an international network of distributors and preferred customers plus offices in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and Japan. Today Youngevity^® is a network marketing leader providing high quality, innovative, and unique products health conscious consumers.

First Amendment Advocate. Dr. Wallach currently dedicates his time to lecturing throughout the world on the therapeutic benefits of vitamins and minerals, and on lobbying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on behalf of the dietary supplement industry. His tireless efforts and dedication to the public’s First Amendment rights to complete information on the therapeutic benefits of nutrition prompted the FDA to establish Qualified Health Claims for Selenium (“may reduce the risk of certain cancers”) and Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (“may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease”). Only a few Qualified Health Claims exist, placing Youngevity^® in a unique position among Dietary Supplement and Direct Marketing companies.

Dr. Ma Lan MD

CO-FOUNDER - Dr. Ma Lan received her M.D. degree from Beijing Medical University. She received her M.S. in transplant immunology from Zhong-Shan Medical University. Dr. Ma Lan's research credits include being an exchange scholar at Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, a research Fellow in laser microsurgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, Houston, and in the Department of Orthopedic Microsurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Steve Wallach GIC

With more than 15 years of sales and network marketing experience, company CEO Steve Wallach has successfully guided Youngevity^® through at least 10 mergers and acquisitions, while managing the daily challenges of running a corporation. Steve shares his father’s passion for public access to complete and accurate health information. He is a frequent talk radio program guest and speaks eloquently about the company’s mission to place information into the hands of consumers, allowing them to make informed healthcare decisions. His business philosophy reflects his strong belief that passion should be the driving force behind any organization, with flexibility and efficiency being key elements along the road to success in the business world. Having assembled a dynamic, talented, and experienced management team as well as solid infrastructure, Steve has positioned the company for steady growth both domestically and internationally.

Michelle G. Wallach, COO

Michelle Wallach has a vast background in network marketing, including more than 10 years in distributor management. Her career in network marketing began in 1991 in Portland, Oregon, where she developed a successful nutritional health product distributorship. In 1996 she moved to San Diego with the vision to expand her business and capitalize on the growing the health and nutrition industry. A year later, she and the Wallach family together launched Youngevity^® in Chula Vista, California. As a hands-on Manager, Michelle has an active role in promotion, convention and event planning, domestic and international training, and product development.

Wiley Hurt, CTO

Since joining the company in 1996, Wiley Hurt’s remarkable problem solving skills have been crucial to Youngevity^®’s transformation to a multi-national health and wellness leader. In 1999, as Vice President of Operations, he guided the planning and construction of the company’s state-of-the-art World Headquarters in Chula Vista, California. In 2001, as Chief Information Officer, he maximized the company’s “up time” by building a faster, more reliable network to meet growing global demands. In 2003, after becoming Chief Operating Officer, he established the company’s first international offices in Australia and New Zealand. Today, Wiley oversees Youngevity’s^® global operations in nine countries.

Vanessa Hunter, VP of Marketing and Public Relations

Vanessa brings wide-ranging, dynamic talent to the Youngevity^® team. In addition to Marketing and Public Relations, she also oversees all aspects of Product Labeling, Collateral Materials, and Product Development. She is a member of the company’s Special Events Committee and provides ongoing support, training, guidance and leadership to our distributors. Before joining Youngevity^®, Vanessa served as Director of Product Development and Director of Public Relations at a consumer health company, where she developed an entire line of natural personal care products as well as the marketing program that successfully launched the products on national television. Vanessa is highly valued by the Youngevity^® team for her resourceful, creative, enthusiastic style; her superior problem-solving skills; and her fair and sound decision-making abilities.

Chris Nelson, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Chris Nelson is a CPA in good standing with the state of California. He has more than 15 years of financial leadership experience, which he developed at KPMG LLP, Intuit Inc., and City of San Diego. Mr. Nelson received his MBA and Master’s Degree in Accounting from San Diego State University. Prior to joining Youngevity^®, Chris served as the CFO of VOCEL, Inc. where he was honored as one of the finalists for CFO of the Year (2009) in the greater San Diego area. Chris led the legal FDA approval of a mobile technology at VOCEL called The Pill Phone™, a mobile medical application that help individuals manage their medication schedules.

Brent Jensen, Vice President of Business Development

Brent brings to Youngevity^® more than sixteen years of experience in Network Marketing Sales and Management. He has been responsible for the management and development of a number of brands and organizations, ranging in size from $20 million to over $200 million. Prior to joining the Youngevity^®, Brent was instrumental in co-founding and growing Agel Enterprises from $0 to $180 million in sales in just four years.

Jonnie Taylor, Office Manager

As the leader of Youngevity^®’s Customer Service Department, Jonnie is instrumental in providing our distributors with the support they need to ensure their success. She and her staff regularly advise our distributors on goal setting, motivation, downline management, streamlined order processing, and implementing incentive programs to ensure productivity. As a former distributor herself, Jonnie has a deep understanding of the challenges of business-building from a distributor perspective. This invaluable combination of experience and excellent communication skills have been central to the effectiveness of our customer relations and development.