Alfred Baumeler has served as our President since January 2021 and has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors upon the completion of the offering. From August 2015 to December 2020, Mr. Baumeler served as our Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. From September 2012 to August 2015, Mr. Baumeler served as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Healthy Natural Systems/Core Science Medica (CSM)/Lifeagen, a nutritional supplement company. From January 2012 to August 2012, Mr. Baumeler was self-employed as a marketing consultant. From November 2009 to November 2011, Mr. Baumeler was the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Natrol, Inc., a manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Mr. Baumeler has also held senior positions in Sales and Marketing with Rexall Sundown, Wyeth and Novartis. Mr. Baumeler earned his Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University in Engineering and his Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from Columbia Business School. Mr. Baumeler’s 30 years of experience in consumer goods, of which 20 were in the nutritional supplement industry, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a member of our Board of Directors.
Nitin Kaushal has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors upon the completion of the offering. Since March 2020, Mr. Kaushal has served as President of Anik Capital Corp. He retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada), where he was a Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Practice from April 2012 until February 2020. He has over thirty five years of experience in the financial services industry and has held senior roles in investment banking, venture capital and consulting firms including Desjardins Securities Inc., Orion Securities Inc., Vengate Capital, HSBC Securities Inc. and Gordon Capital and in the venture capital industry with MDS Capital Corp. Mr. Kaushal serves on the board of VieMed Healthcare, Inc., High Tide Inc., Delta 9 Cannabis Inc., and Everyday People Financial Inc. Mr. Kaushal earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Accountant in Canada. Mr. Kaushal’s experience as a member of various boards of directors and as a Chartered Accountant provides the Board with additional perspective on financial reporting, governance and management issues and led to the conclusion that he should serve as a member of our Board of Directors.
J. Paul SoRelle was appointed as a director in December 2014. From 1999 to April 2020, Mr. SoRelle served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Press of Greeley, Inc., a commercial printing company. Since April 2020, Mr. SoRelle has continued to consult for Pioneer Press. Prior to joining Pioneer Press, Mr. SoRelle acquired RamStar, Inc. in November 1988 and served as President and CEO, as well as in other roles. RamStar, Inc. was acquired by International Thunderbird Gaming Corporation in 1994, where Mr. SoRelle served on the board of directors and as Executive Vice President until October 1996. In November 1982, Mr. SoRelle acquired three convenience stores, expanded to eight stores and sold them in 1988. Mr. SoRelle’s significant leadership experience at Pioneer Press of Greeley, Inc. led to the conclusion that he should serve as a member of our Board of Directors, in light of our business and structure.
Jack Ross has served as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman since October 2014, served as our Chief Financial Officer from August 2018 until July 2021 and from October 2014 until October 2017, and served as our President from May 2020 until January 2021 and from October 2014 until October 2017. Mr. Ross has also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Kenek Brands Inc., an executive consulting firm, since January 2014, and as the Chief Executive Officer of BoomBod Ltd., a supplements company, since December 2018. In addition, Mr. Ross has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gowan Capital Inc. since May 2011. The other entities with which Mr. Ross is affiliated are holding companies with limited operations, and Mr. Ross devotes substantially all of his time to his roles at Synergy CHC. Mr. Ross’ significant leadership experience at various private and public companies led to the conclusion that he should serve as a member of our Board of Directors, in light of our business and structure.
Scott Woodburn has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors upon the completion of the offering. Since April 2021, Mr. Woodburn has served as Chief Executive Officer of S&W Industry Advisory Group, a business consulting firm specializing in global sales strategy, business development, and executive leadership, collaborating with the licensing and entertainment industry, investment banks, and private equity firms. Additionally, he serves as Executive Vice President of Sales for FulPac, a global manufacturer of eco-friendly service ware, partnering with top Quick Service Restaurant chains and retailers like Walmart. From November 1992 to March 2021, Mr. Woodburn was Vice President of National and Global Sales at Coca-Cola North America, where he led global sales strategy and managed a cross-functional team, handling P&L responsibilities for over $300 million in annual sales. He possesses extensive international experience across North America, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Mr. Woodburn’s experience as a sales leader with over 30 years of experience in the foodservice, beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries, known for building strong teams, growing market share, and optimizing organizational capabilities, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a member of our Board of Directors.
Synergy CHC is a provider of consumer health care, beauty, and lifestyle products geared towards our mission of Brighter & Better Lives.
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