USANA Health Sciences president, Dave Wentz has just been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Direct Selling Association. The announcement was made last Monday during the DSA’s Annual meeting which took place in Phoenix, AZ.
Wentz has been an active member of the DSA over the years and has served the organization in many capacities, including Chairman of the DSA Education Foundation, Chairman of the 2008 Annual meeting, and served as Vice Chairman from 2006-2008
The Direct Selling Association is a national trade organization that monitors and upholds the standards of the industry. The DSA has over 200 member companies who sell products and provide services which are all sold through direct sales channels, directly to consumers.
We think this is a great move by the DSA - although not sure why Wentz is taking on this role at this time when he is trying to take his company private and the nuisance of Minkow driving his company nuts. While we are not sure of what day-to-day operational role Wentz will fill, it does help legitimize the DSA a bit more by having him serve as Chairman.
Wentz’s term as chairman will last one year, and he is looking forward to assuming the role and helping the DSA further their goals within the industry. “I am excited to serve an organization that plays such an important role in maintaining the strength and principles of the direct selling industry,” Wentz said. “The DSA is made up of an incredible array of companies offering excellent products and services to millions of independent distributors and customers throughout the United States. I look forward to serving the DSA and furthering its role in guiding our great industry.”
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Steve,
You are aware that David Wentz is the President and son of Founder and Chairman of the Board of USANA Health Sciences, Inc., Dr. Myron Wentz ?
Dr.Wentz is leading the charge to privatize USANA as a move to insulate its distributors from unscrupulous people like Minkow.
It is interesting to see the high profile people that are associating themselves directly with USANA like Robert Kiyosaki, Tim Sales, Paul Zane Pilzer, and the forerunner Dr. Denis Waitley. All will be key speakers at USANA’s annual International Convention this August. We all know that these men will be compensated handsomely for their participation, but just the same they have to safeguard their name and branding. You would NOT find any of these men speaking at a KKK convention regardless of the pay.
USANA continues to distance itself from the pack based on merit. It’s impressive list of accolades continues to grow in unprecedented proportions.
Anyone that is pro-health and pro-network marketing owes it to themselves to thoroughly investigate if USANA is a good fit for them. Based on its past track record and vision, it seems destine to be ‘King of the Hill”.
Great job and great service as usual, Steve. Thanks for all that you do to help our direct selling industry and thanks for inviting me to be part of your work.
Best Regards,
Tom Doiron
Atlanta
Comment by Tom Doiron — June 12, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
Tom,
Yes, we were aware but also realize that he is a big part of the privatization of the company and having been through the process myself, it is a very time consuming and arduous process - but also represents a great opportunity for the company.
We continue to appreciate your feedback and support!
Best,
Steven
Comment by Steven — June 17, 2008 @ 4:28 am