In just fifteen years, 4Life Research has offices in 22 countries and doing business in more than 50 countries around the world. 4Life Research has established a major international presence, with markets in USA, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Colombia, UK, Russia, Korea, Europe, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, India and Spain. In August of 2000, 4Life Research joined forces with one of the industry leaders in nutrition and direct selling, ShapeRite® . Founded in 1989, ShapeRite® was extremely successful with its weight management products and systems.
Since 2001, 4Life products have appeared in every publication of the Non-Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements Physician's Desk Reference (PDR). In 2002, 4Life Transfer Factor® was featured in the publicly televised American Medical Review (AMR). In 2003, Inc. 500 Magazine named 4Life the 15th fastest growing privately held company in the United States.
To date, 4Life's "patent philosophy" accounts for two issued patents and more than 20 patents pending; tens of thousands of people around the world recognize 4Life Transfer Factor as the finest immune support product anywhere.
In 2006 David Lisonbee received the prestigious I.N. Blokhina Award for "excellence in biotechnology." TotalHealth magazine placed Lisonbee and 4Life® at the "forefront of immune research for more than 12 years."
In addition to creating unparalleled opportunities for its distributor base, this dynamic merger expedited 4Life's already incredible growth and synergistically strengthened their position - a position now backed by more than a decade of success, a vast high-quality product line and a management team with more than one hundred years of combined experience in the network marketing and dietary supplement industries.
4LIFE COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
Quality. What does it mean to you? To 4Life™, it means providing the best health and wellness products available in the world today. Products made with the finest, scientifically researched ingredients and proven for their effectiveness. For you, it means receiving the health support you need from supplements that you can count on for consistency and guaranteed potency each time you use them. 4Life has developed an unsurpassed quality assurance process hallmarked by stringent attention to detail. Our dedication to quality begins at the very first stages and continues throughout the entire process of product development. From growing or manufacturing the ingredients to packaging, labeling, storage and distribution, the highest standards of excellence are continually aimed for and achieved. With all of the products 4Life has to offer, you can be assured that only the finest, guaranteed potency ingredients are used and scientifically blended. Patented ingredients and proprietary extract blends are also utilized in each line, adding the power of synergy and uniqueness to our products. 4Life further ensures quality by always striving to stay on the cutting-edge of research and development. This is accomplished by utilizing a Medical Advisory Board that includes a group of some of the country's leading physicians, immunity experts, nutritionists and formulators, all of whom use the 4Life products in their personal lives and practices every day. These practicing, professionals work to further efforts in research and product development, and provide a constant influx of new information and awareness regarding current health issues. How confident are we in our ability to provide our distributors and customers with quality products? Enough to back every one of our products with a 100 percent, 30-day, money-back guarantee. These key elements describe why 4Life continues to lead the industry in product quality and consumer confidence. With your health and happiness in mind, 4Life promises that premium product quality and our commitment to complete and optimum health will be foremost in all of our corporate decisions. We fully believe that, with consistent focus on these sound principles, 4Life has and will continue to offer the best opportunity and products to people around the world.
4Life ® Corporate Executives
David Lisonbee Founder and Chief Executive Officer
In school, David was the one who figured things out. In adulthood, he's pretty much the same. His knack is looking at the same thing everyone else is looking at, and seeing something completely different. In looking at the immune system, he saw it needed more than nutrition - he gave it information. In looking at network marketing, he saw it needed more than product - he gave it purpose. His titles are founder and chief executive officer, but David considers his role to be more that of a "Lead explorer". The field of nutraceuticals and immune support takes daily leaps, and David's persistent curiosity constantly pushes the frontier. And he knows what he's doing. He's led other companies to repeated fame, not to mention landing 4Life at 15th of Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing privately-held company list, being named one of Utah's Entrepreneur's of the year and securing a record list of patents. In 2006, David's acclaim extended to Russia when he won the I.N. Blokhina award in honor of his commitment to Transfer Factor research, patents, and innovative production methods. Watch out for David. Once he gets going - he doesn't stop.
P.S. We thought you might also want to know about David's personal side. He's married to a fantastic woman (Co-founder Bianca Lisonbee), has give children, and three grandchildren. He received his bachelor's degree and MBA from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, but formal schooling was just the beginning of his life-long quest of learning. He loves the mountains, swinging a golf club with his family, and outdoor photography.
Bianca Lisonbee Co-founder
Bianca Lisonbee is the type of person everyone wants to meet. Not only does she exude confidence and determination, but Bianca is the heart of 4Life culture. She believes in people, and they believe in her. After meeting Bianca, people just want to try harder, do better, and reach for a more successful life. In other words, she's inspiring. Yes, she's the Co-founder and brought more than 20 years of industry experience to 4Life... but it's the creative way Bianca thinks that sets her apart (no wonder she's an award-winning actress and a published poet). Building people is her focus, and she does it with a joy and passion for life that you can't help but notice. Perhaps this passionate nature comes from her Italian heritage. Born on a ship as her parents traveled to America, she knows what it means to work for a dream. Her insights, sense of humor, and desire to make a difference for good in the world make Bianca a favorite speaker at 4Life events. Like the ship she was born on, she truly is unsinkable.
P.S. Bianca received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She is the mother of five children and three happy grandchildren. Her favorite thing to do is sit around her kitchen table with those she loves, eating good Italian food and laughing. Bianca also loves to dance; however, since David's not a fan of the foxtrot (or any other dance step), her children usually take turns as her dance partner. David's an excellent hiking partner though, and one of Bianca's goals is to ascent Utah's Mount Timpanogos with all her children and grandchildren by her side.
Steve Tew, CPA President
He might seem formal, but this numbers guy is a warm-hearted people person. In fact, after you meet Steve, you might just forget that he's a CPA and start sharing your dreams and desires. Why? Because he gives you confidence that, partnered with 4Life, you can accomplish andything your heart desires. Steve's personal confidence comes from decades of experience. He's been the vice president and chief financial officer at ShapeRite Concepts, Park City Group, Mrs. Field's Cookies, and Price Waterhouse Cooper... no small names in that list. You see, Steve's used to shaking things up - all around the world.
P.S. Steve actually took all those nasty CPA tests and earned his CPA degree. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, where he putted around his old Volkswagon Beetle. His favority travel destination is anywhere they speak German: Austria, Switzerland and, of course, Germany. He and his wife, Sherma, have four children and hope to "see all of our kids survive their teenage years" Good luck, Steve and Sherma!
Chief Operations Officer
With a resume that includes companies such as Mrs. Fields, Merrill Lynch, Arthur Anderson, and Overstock.com, and experience as a financial and corporate controller, Danny Lee was perfectly suited to oversee daily operations at 4Life. Danny works closely with international product registration, distributor services, distribution, purchasing, and manufacturing. Danny holds bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah
Bruce Redd Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer
You won't meet a kinder person than Bruce Redd, and it's quite a bonus that this man has also had a distinguished career as an entrepreneur (running his own electronics, wholesale, repair, and rental supply companies) and has served as a key member of corporate teams (holding roles as vice president of sale and marketing, executive vice president, and chief administration officer). As Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer for 4Life, Bruce has always been a builder, the guy who turns vision into reality. Bruce has been involved in network marketing his entire adult life, having worked both as a distributor and as a key employee in the home offices of three major multilevel marketing companies.
P.S. Bruce is a family guy. He and his wife, Denise, have three great children and two grandchildren. He'll eat anything his wife cooks, loves Alfred Hitchcock movies, and prefers home to exotic travel locations.
William J. Hennen, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer
Bill received his Ph.D. in bio-organic chemistry at Utah State University , Logan, Utah. Bill and his wife, Roberta, have 11 children and 10 grandchildren.
Mark Ostler, CPA Chief Financial Officer
P.S. Mark holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His running keeps him in great shape (he runs every day, no matter what), with a top marathon time of 3:09. he and his wife, Debbie, will gladly share a story or two about their four children.
Steve Apple Vice President, International
Steve has two loves: International travel and statistics. As the guy who oversees operations in Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, we can honestly say contributes to 4Life's expansive growth worldwide. We call Steve well-rounded because in the past 13 years at several companies, he has managed every key department including finance, marketing, sales, and international operations. This insight into the "big picture," especially in operations and distribution, is how Steve keeps generating innovative and successful strategies for global expansion. Steve taught undergraduate and graduate level accounting and business research for more than a decade, and then cut his network marketing teeth with another company, where he helped increase sales to $400 million annually - and that's when we got him.
P.S. Along with a bachelor's degree in psychology (with an emphasis in statistics) and an MBA, Steve and his wife, Glenda, have five children and three grandchildren. When he's not home, you can find Steve anywhere there's water... boating, fishing, waterskiing, you name it.
Nolan Buttars, CPA Vice President of Finance
Nolan is a certified public accountant and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Nolan and his wife, Brenda, have five children and one grandchild.
Deann Carter Vice President of Accounting
Deann holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Deann and her husband, Russ, have three daughters.
Hema Heimuli
Vice President of Organization Development & Design
P.S. Hema became quite the celebrity in Utah when he played football at Brigham Young University in Provo. He loves nothing more than to relax with his wife Mari and their three kids, playing tennis, football (of course!), watching old movies, and vacationing on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
Jeff Kalinin Senior Vice President, International
Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in computer science at San Diego State University in San Diego, California. Jeff and his wife, Toni, have two children.
Calvin McCausland, Ph.D Vice President of Research & Development
Cal holds his Ph.D. in organic chemistry and a bachelor's in chemistry and physics from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He is also a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a certified meteorologist. Cal and his wife, Linda, have seven children and eight grandchildren.
Alan Michaelis Vice President of Distributor Relations
P.S. With a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University of Phoenix, Alan's got the book smarts to back up his practical experience. An avid outdoorsman, Alan also loves to wind down with his wife, Charlotte, and their four kids - and a fifth is on the way!
Jason Norton Vice President, International
Who knew that washing windows could equal unbridled success? Jason knows! Right after he finished college in 1999, Jason was recruited by Bianca Lisonbee herself while washing her windows during a summer job... and he's never looked back. Jason has had a flair for the International side of 4Life from the beginning, serving first as Director of Japan Operations and moving to Director of Asia/Pacific Operations, then to Director of International Marketing and Sales. He even spent some time developing the markets in Australia and New Zealand - countries that he now oversees, along with Japan and Korea, as an International VP. MBA-holder, world traveler, music lover and avid believer in the 4Life Mission... That's Jason.
P.S. Jason is a graduate of Utah State University (BS) and Brigham Young University (MBA)... oh, and he was student body president in high school, so obviously he was destined for leadership. A list of Jason's favorites would include a rousing game of basketball or baseball, spending time in the great outdoors, and playing a tune on the piano for his wife, Kimberly and their three children.
Emma Oganova, M.D., Ph.D. President of Eurasia
Emma has been honored with the Kosigin (1998) and Pokrovsky (2000) awards from the Russian Federation and was elected an Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences. She holds degrees in internal medicine from the Stavropol State Medical Institute and cardiology from the Armenian State Medical Institute. Emma has one son.
Mark D. Petersen Vice President of Field Development
Mark holds a law degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and a bachelor's in history and English from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Mark and his wife, Jenene, have five children.
Jeremy Taeoalii Vice President of Information Technology
Jeremy is a 4Life career man - he's been here from the beginning - and it's safe to say that he's an effective "gear-shifter"! Jeremy began in the call center, then moved to the warehouse where he worked his way up to supervisor. Later he switched gears and became the supervisor, and then the manager, for the distribution center. In 2001, Jeremy switched gears once more and moved into the IT Development, where he now serves as Vice President... but really, we all know that he's really Vice President in charge of the most important task of all: Marking sure everyone gets their phone messages and emails.
P.S. Jeremy is crazy about his five kids! He and his wife, Kelly, love attending their many sporting events. If he decides to steal a moment away from his family and play, the season determines where you'll find him: Swinging a golf club in warm weather, hitting the slopes with his snowboard in cold weather.
Norman Taylor Vice President of Operations
Norman and his wife, Debbie, have eight children and one grandchild.
Trent Tenney Vice President of Marketing
Trent holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He and his wife, Kelly, have four children.
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