Our Management Team

Steve Wallach, Chief Executive Officer

With nearly three decades of sales and network marketing experience, CEO Steve Wallach has successfully guided Youngevity from a domestic seller to a worldwide marketer of products and services that support a healthy and empowered lifestyle. Like his father, Dr. Joel D. Wallach, Steve is passionate about ensuring the public’s access to complete and accurate health information. He is a frequent talk radio program guest and speaks eloquently about the company’s mission to empower consumers to make informed healthcare decisions. He believes passion should be the driving force behind any organization—and success cannot come without flexibility and efficiency. Having assembled a dynamic, talented and experienced management team, as well as solid infrastructure, Steve has positioned the company for steady growth and solid success.

Michelle Wallach, Chief Operating Officer

Michelle Wallach brings more than 20 years of experience in network marketing sales and management to Youngevity. Her career began in 1991 in Portland, Oregon, where she developed a successful nutritional health products distributorship. She later moved to San Diego in order to capitalize on the growing health and nutrition industry, and expand her business. In 1996, in Chula Vista, California, the Wallach family launched Youngevity. As COO Michelle is involved in the day-to-day challenges of running a corporation, while ensuring the company fulfills its mission of improving lives through vibrant health and flourishing economics.

Dave Briskie, President & CIO

As CEO of Javalution Coffee Company, Dave took the company public in 2009 via a Self Registration/Self Filing, one of only a few companies to accomplish this feat with FINRA and in 2011, Dave merged Javalution Coffee Company with Youngevity International, thereby making Youngevity a public company. As Youngevity’s CFO, Dave elevated the company to fully reporting status with the SEC, trading under the stock symbol YGYI.

Mr. Briskie became Youngevity's President in 2015 and maintains his role as CFO. Presently, Briskie oversees all financial reporting, heads the investor relations activity, drives field management, including those in foreign markets, and has deployed a world class marketing and brand development team. He leads all mergers and acquisitions and has revolutionized the company’s growth strategy, which includes several dozen business combinations since the merger of Javalution and Youngevity. Dave is the architect of Youngevity’s current business model, vaulting Youngevity into the only Omni Direct company in the direct selling space. He is deeply passionate about coffee and has grown the company's retail and direct to market coffee company into a conglomerate including the holding of 1000 acre coffee plantation in Nicaragua through Youngevity's wholly owned subsidiary, CLR Roasters.

Prior to his role as CEO of Javalution Coffee Company, Briskie was CEO for of Drew Pearson Marketing, Inc., (DPM) a designer and manufacturer of licensed, private label and fashion headwear 18 years. Clients included Fortune 500 companies: Disney, Warner Bros., Anheuser-Busch, General Motors, NBA, the National Baseball Leagues and the NFL. While CEO of DPM, Dave also changed the culture in the workplace in China by building, staffing and operating the country's first gender-integrated factory in Shenzhen China, including the installation of a daycare center in the factory, allowing husbands and wives to work together and have a safe environment for their children. In 2001, he oversaw the merger of DPM and its key manufacturer, as well as the subsequent initial public offering of the merged company on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Dave Briskie holds a double major in finance and marketing as a 1983 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Fordham University.

Bill Thompson, CFO

Mr. Thompson previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Broadcast Company of the Americas, which operates three radio stations in San Diego, California. Before that, he served as Corporate Controller for Youngevity from 2011 to 2013 and for Breach Security, a developer of web application firewalls, from 2007 to 2010. Prior to 2007, Mr. Thompson as Divisional Controller for Mediaspan Group and Chief Financial Officer of Triathlon Broadcasting Company.

Wiley Hurt, VP of Global Operations / Senior Project Manager

Since 1997, Wiley has been involved in nearly every aspect of the growth and development of Youngevity. From designing and managing construction at corporate headquarters to managing international projects, Wiley is a dynamic asset to the company. He has played an extensive role in setting up Youngevity’s first overseas Distribution Center in New Zealand/Australia and is now working closely with Latin American and Asian offices to do the same. Wiley now serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Youngevity, committed to continuing our company’s growth and spreading Dr. Wallach’s message around the world.

Jonnie Taylor, Senior Executive VP of Customer Service

As the leader of Youngevity’s Customer Service Team, Jonnie has a key role in assuring our distributors have the support they need to grow a successful independent business. She and her staff regularly advise Youngevity’s distributors, helping them set goals, stay motivated, streamline order processing and implement incentive programs. As a former distributor, Jonnie has a deep understanding of the challenges of business-building from a distributor perspective. Her invaluable insight and business-building skills have been central to the effectiveness of Youngevity’s customer relations and development.

Sandy Horwitz, VP of Distribution/Logistics

With a background in dancing, martial arts, Pilates and other areas of fitness, Sandy’s Youngevity career, not surprisingly, began with the goal of offering a professional fitness center as a part of the Youngevity opportunity. Sandy travelled around the country, setting up centers and training distributors. However, she was soon given the opportunity to run the distribution center and logistics. And with over 15 years of management experience, Sandy was a perfect fit. Twelve years later, Sandy remains the Distribution Manager for Youngevity, overseeing six teams of over 70 employees. In fact, she and her team are a major driving force for Youngevity, handling all distribution and logistics, both domestically and internationally, and dealing with every order received: small and large, incoming and outgoing. All in an effort to ensure Youngevity continues to grow and serve individuals around the globe.

Alex Theis, VP of Retention & Promotions

Alex Theis comes to Youngevity with extensive experience in nearly every area of the industry. His experience includes directing large customer service teams, developing sales initiatives, international management, commissions, IT/web, compliance, events, and distributor relations. He has worked extensively with million-dollar earners, becoming an advocate for tools, communication, and training. Additionally, Alex has become a passionate spokesperson for the Distributor Force. He’s spent an extensive amount of time speaking and training in North America, Asia, and Australia, and working with distributors in those areas, as well as, Europe and Central America. He has played a pivotal role in helping companies develop growth, improve communication, and increase employee and customer retention. Alex now brings his passion for relationship building and development to Youngevity, where he will work hand-in-hand with distributors and continue to develop our solid network.

David Rutz, VP of Global Services

David Rutz brings more than 25 years of direct sales, network marketing and executive operations experience to Youngevity. An inspirational leader, David has led and trained a national sales organization. As a corporate officer, David launched his own direct sales company: Escape International. David was also Founder and President of The Free Network, a long-distance telephone and Internet company, where he led the growth and operations from startup to over 300,000 customers in under three years— using direct selling as the sole method of distribution. He is known for his ability to keep service offerings simple to understand and promote, allowing rapid growth and replication amongst distributors.

Sean Brown, VP of Sales

As the Co-Founder of Mialisia™ Jewelry, Sean Brown possesses the progressive qualities needed to create and manage Youngevity’s special programs. Previously a bank executive at HSBC and Bank of America, two of the country’s leading financial institutions, Sean brings over 15 years of business strategies and sales experience. He has extensive experience leading large sales organizations and developing special programs and incentives for leading industries. Sean designed, built and is currently heading the Social Selling Program for Youngevity. As the company continues to grow, he will continue to develop necessary programs while helping support new acquisitions and developments.

Dan Sekiguchi, Japan General Manager

Dan has had extensive experience working with some of the top MLM companies in multiple roles; such as a customer service agent, a commission specialist, an IT manager, an operation manager and also as general manager. Dan has contributed to the growth and success of several top nutritional MLM companies and understands this industry well. He graduated with a degree from Brigham
Young University, Hawaii. Dan and his family live in the Tokyo area, where he will work closely with all Youngevity members and leaders.

Sunny Chen, Taiwan Country Manager

Since 2003, Sunny Chen has served in the MLM industry, including management positions in customer service, market development, and operations management. For over 17 years, Sunny has served distributors and customers and established a strong distribution and sales network in Taiwan. She is committed to promoting the advantages of Youngevity products, and is keen to establishing professional and ethical practices, leading distributors, and assisting them in their pragmatic efforts to achieve a better stage of success. Taiwan is a great potential MLM market for Youngevity and with effective strategies and development plans, Sunny will help Youngevity establish its brand and expand its market share in Taiwan.

Tammy Mak, Hong Kong General Manager

Tammy as a General Manager will oversee operations, customer service, sales support, logistics, as well as managing the corporate online social media platforms. With valuable insight and knowledge gained from various multi-level marketing companies and extensive experience from developing and implementing plans, she will be a welcome addition to the team. With her proven record and past achievements, she will continue to support all Youngevity distributors in Hong Kong by facilitating smooth operations and by making continual improvements.

Tammy holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University of Idaho in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising and is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Agus Sutikno, Indonesia Country Manager

Agus Sutikno has vast experience in the direct selling industry in Indonesia, serving as a General Manager for several successful global direct selling companies. His experience ranges from marketing, operations, customer support and leadership development. We are very fortunate to have Agus Sutikno leading our current and future efforts in Indonesia. Indonesia will be a very strong market and we are confident that we have the right leadership in place for great success in Indonesia

Kelvin Tan, Singapore Country Manager

Kelvin takes on the role of leading and ensuring the smooth operation of business in Singapore. He is not new to the direct selling industry; with his years of experience, knowledge and being customer oriented, Kelvin sees to the needs of Youngevity members and strives to support them to attain greater heights. By Kelvin’s side, Singapore is in great hands and will definitely be able to achieve more for years to come.