LifeMax News

Lifemax Names Omar Tewari Director of Finance

Press Release | 3/15/2013

Tewari will work closely alongside the Lifemax executive team. As Director of Finance, Tewari is responsible for all facets of business that have a direct financial impact on the company, including fiscal budgeting, commission payments, payroll, accounts payable and tax compliance. Tewari draws from years of experience serving as a leader within multi-million dollar global and national organizations, where he assisted in all areas necessary to grow highly successful companies. His past experience and business knowledge made him a clear choice for Lifemax.

“We’re all very excited to have Omar join us,” Lifemax Founder and CEO Sherri Wear said. “His extensive financial management abilities, analytical eye and proven track record of success are just some of the reasons why Omar is a great addition to our team.”

About Omar Tewari

Omar Tewari possesses vast business knowledge of tax, operations and accounting best practices, plus a natural ability to communicate enthusiastically and effectively with entrepreneurs of various backgrounds. He has served as a leader within multi-million dollar organizations, working as part of highly successful teams. Tewari became a certified public accountant in May 2001. He started his career as a consultant with a Big 5 international public accounting firm and worked as a member of senior leadership teams in the education and resource management industries. He earned both undergraduate and graduate accounting degrees from the University of Florida.

Lifemax Appoints Jonathan Ducos as Chief Operating Officer

Press Release | 12/7/2012

In his new position as COO, Ducos will continue advancing international operations by spearheading expansion into new markets. He will oversee the development, design, operation and improvement of the systems that create and deliver Lifemax products, including manufacturing, labeling, shipping, distribution and compliance.

“Jonathan Ducos has proven himself as a strong, respected leader and invaluable member of the Lifemax team. His vast knowledge of the world of information technology and operations paired with his ability to relate to our field of distributors made him the clear candidate for this position.” Lifemax Founder and CEO Sherri Wear said. “He was instrumental in developing not only the technology we use, but also responsible for the growth of our in-house manufacturing and packaging systems. I’m confident that our business will continue to thrive with him leading the charge.”

About Jonathan Ducos

Jonathan Ducos began his career with Lifemax in 2008 as Director of Information Technology, with a background in web development and marketing. He was quickly promoted to VP of Operations and Information Technology, where he explored how new technologies and creative design work together to form a functional yet attractive user experience for distributors and end-consumers alike. Ducos previously worked for Transeastern Homes, where he developed web marketing campaigns that led to over $500 million in sales within a two-year period. He was also a co-founder of Visual Design Network, a successful web development company. Ducos holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Information Technology from the University of Central Florida.

Lifemax Announces Two New Diamond Directors and Record Sales

Npros.com | 2/28/2012

Lifemax is thrilled to announce two Diamond Director rank advancements in the same week! Congratulations are in order for an outstanding team of twins, Sara Whiteford and Mary Barber, and a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Susan and Todd Stuart. Combined with increasing sales momentum and unwavering commitment, the rise of Lifemax’s newest superstars to Diamond Director has helped Lifemax achieve the two highest non-promotional sales weeks in company history during their run to rank advancement! Because of their accomplishments, these two teams will be joining Lifemax Founders Jim and Sherri Wear along with their fellow Diamond Directors at Lifemax’s annual Diamond Retreat to be held in Cabo San Lucas in May.

“We are so proud of all of our incredible Diamond Directors: Kimmy Everett, Roland and Maricel Banquil, Katie Fredricksen, Rachel Garcia, Susan Caray and now the teams of Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford and Susan and Todd Stuart. But for the first time ever, we had two new Diamond Directors hit in the same week, WOW,” said Lifemax founder and CEO Sherri Wear. “And if that wasn't enough, we just experienced our two best non-promotional sales weeks in Lifemax history and are well on track to having one our best sales months ever. I have never been so excited in my life! We are experiencing incredible growth and the year has just started. I can't wait to see what the rest of 2012 has in store for us all.”

Katie Fredricksen, fellow Lifemax Diamond Director had this to say about the accomplishments of Sara and Mary, “When Sara and Mary’s team learned they were close to achieving the rank of Diamond Director, they jumped on board to do whatever they could to help them reach their goal. Sara and Mary are enthusiastic, warm and generous team players who have built a strong business over their two plus years with Lifemax. It was so gratifying to see them receive the same generosity that they so freely give. Well deserved!"

Katie Fredrickson also had this to say about the Stuarts and their run to Diamond Director, “Susan and Todd Stuart make things happen. They work hard and are consistently available for their teams, cheering them on at every turn. They bring a sense of fun and a great spirit to their business. It’s hard not to love Susan and Todd Stuart. Laughter and good cheer follows them where they go. I am so looking forward to celebrating with both teams at the Diamond Retreat in Cabo San Lucas in May. Cheers to you all!” About Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford

For twins Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford, success has always been part of their lives. Not only are these sisters one of Lifemax’s newest Diamond Directors, they also balance the jobs of wives, chefs, culinary consultants, and authors of eight cookbooks. Truly believing that “you are what you eat,” the twins experienced what they call a “complete transformation” after being introduced to Mila and Lifemax. A shared passion for healthy eating and clean living sent Sara and Mary sailing down the path toward Diamond Director, never looking back. The seeds of success planted along the way were nourished with a double-dose of accountability in each other and sprung into the amazing achievement of Diamond Director.

About Susan and Todd Stuart

Susan and Todd Stuart’s achievement may also have a little to do with their approach in accountability: “We’re holding on, holding strong, and holding each other accountable,” Todd recently said. The couple saw their legacy as two-fold early on: to be a husband-and-wife team starting their own business, and to reach out to others to do the same. While listening to Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford speak on a Lifemax leader call, Susan was inspired to have an accountability partner and knew just the man for the job! Since then, the Stuarts have hit the ground running, sharing Mila wherever they go. Lovingly referring to this as their “fun job”, Susan and Todd also work as an attorney and engineer, respectively.

Lifemax Appoints Stewart Hall as VP Sales

LifeMax | 9/15/2010

"Our strategic recruiting and selection of Stewart Hall is representative of the Lifemax culture; we found the best person for the job and wasted no time in bringing him onto the team," said Lifemax CEO Paul Rogers. "With his vast experience in network marketing and his natural gifts as a speaker and a businessman, we believe our new VP was the perfect addition to an already impressive corporate team."

Mr. Hall will be presenting the business opportunity throughout the United States over the coming weeks, but will return to Orlando, Florida this October to take the stage as emcee for the upcoming Lifemax Annual Conference: ELEVATE twenty10. Additional details about the event can be found on the ELEVATE website.

About Stewart Hall Mr. Hall is a true entrepreneur and a born networker. He successfully started and built companies from insurance and benefit programs for the direct sales industry's domestic and international sales force to nutritional supplements ventures for niche markets. Mr. Hall's experience in direct sales, MLM, and network marketing is extensive, ranging from business building in the field, developing compensation plans, training program development and various consulting at the distributor and corporate levels. Mr. Hall also created and built his own network marketing company in early 2002, which merged with a vertical-product MLM company in 2006. Mr. Hall received his college degree from the University of Alabama in marketing and communications and currently resides in Orlando with his four children.

About Lifemax, Inc. Lifemax is a network marketing company known for Mila, its proprietary mixture of Salvia hispanica L. seed (commonly known as chia). Mila has been carefully selected to optimize bioavailability and maximize nutritional value with its blend of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients. The chief mission of Lifemax, Inc. is to "Change the Health and Wealth of the World" by sharing the healthiest whole raw food and empowering our network of independent distributors to create financial freedom. Lifemax is a member of the Direct Selling Association. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

LifeMax Launches Bundled Premium Services

Npros.com | 4/20/2010

04/20/10 -- Lifemax, a network marketing company known for Mila®, the world's healthiest whole raw food, and Xennsoft, a premier software development and hosting provider for the direct sales industry, have partnered to offer Lifemax Team Office and Team Office Premium to Lifemax Independent Distributors worldwide. Though beta testing has been underway for some time, the official software launch took place last week.

Built with leading-edge technology, Team Office™ was designed to give distributors instant information about their downline, commissions, marketing and more. It includes rank-based system settings and a dynamic Tree View which offers real-time information, enabling distributors to maximize marketing capabilities. Compliance was a major consideration during the planning phase, so the Direct Selling Association's : Code of Ethics was frequently consulted during the build-out and resulted in additional edit checks being added before launch.

With robust reporting, communication and marketing tools, and an easy-to-use replicated website system, this investment is projected to help distributors multiply their earnings with less time invested in day-to-day management and operations. Beta testing results suggest that the integrated, unified messaging and dynamic Tree View broadcast options will be early favorites.

"After months of industry research, user surveys, and software demonstrations, our team was unanimous in the decision to partner with Xennsoft," stated Lifemax President Mike Battistelli. "Most notably, we recognized the power of their communication tools. It's more than unified messaging; it's targeted marketing, and we are confident that this top-of-the-line solution will arm and empower the field and have a far-reaching impact on our business for years to come."

"When we considered the scalability of Team Office coupled with the capabilities of Xennsoft," added Lifemax Co-founder Jim Wear, "we knew this partnership would make our aggressive global expansion efforts more seamless."

With a clearly defined focus on integration and ease-of-functionality, Team Office is expected to satisfy a variety of distributor needs. Both advanced and premium Team Office service bundles are now available to all Lifemax distributors, and an assortment of payment plans and packages will satisfy the varied preferences common to distributors in the network marketing industry.

"Our track record of success is in part attributable to our selective choice in partners," commented Preston Stewart, Xennsoft CEO. "We strongly weigh factors such as product viability, corporate culture and philosophy, strength of compensation plan, philanthropic contribution, and team composition before committing to any new launch. Lifemax impressed us in every facet of their business."

LifeMax Helps Orlando Charity

MarketWatch | 9/18/2008