4Life has New VP in Europe

4Life News:

"Jeff Kalinin, 4Life Senior Vice President, International, recently announced the advancement of Rafael Fernández to the position of Vice President, Europe.

Previously, Fernández spent more than three years as the General Manager of Spain and Portugal. During that time, these 4Life markets doubled in size, and regularly rank among the company's top-performing international markets.

During the last three years,

says Fernández,

4Life distributors have changed the lives of thousands of people in Spain and Portugal. Now, with this new professional challenge, I renew my commitment to support distributor growth throughout the whole of Europe.

Fernández brings more than twenty years of experience in Direct Selling to his new assignment, which includes oversight of Spain and Portugal, Germany, England, Eastern European countries and developing markets throughout the European Union.

Jeff Kalinin, Senior VP, International:

We value Rafael's contribution to date and look forward to the contributions he’ll make in this new role.

Fernández will work with the 4Life executive team on strategic objectives for the continent and support field leadership who conduct business in Europe from other parts of the world. He will headquarter in Barcelona and work closely with the Spain staff and Daniel Taylor, International Director, Europe."

Steve Tew, 4Life President:

Rafael understands this business both from the standpoint of exceptional distributor support and operational management. He's committed and qualified. With this new assignment, he'll continue to play a vital role in supporting our independent distributors.

Ecomony woes not affecting 4Life

From the 4Life News Center:

"President Steve Tew has announced that in the midst of a struggling worldwide economy, 4Life global sales are at an all-time record high.

Following a poor U.S. jobs report and an unemployment rate that ticked from 9.0% to 9.1% during the month of May, there is worry that economic recovery may not hold in the United States. Similar troubles abound around the world.

Despite these hardships, it appears that 4Life distributors are taking control of their financial future,

said Tew.

With global sales up more than 25% in May, commissions paid to distributors are at an all-time high.

4Life’s current Top-Performing Markets by Percentage of Sales for May 2011 represent 13 markets on three continents.

Top-Performing Markets By Percentage of Sales
Belgium 356% * Hong Kong¬: 228% * Thailand: 126% * Germany 64%
Ecuador: 61% * Peru: 54% * Eurasia: 51% * Philippines: 48% *
Colombia: 33% * Korea: 30% * Taiwan: 29% * Mexico: 23%* Spain: 23%

Trent Tenney, Senior Vice President, Marketing:

People around the world are leveraging 4Life to improve individual and familial lifestyles. What we’re witnessing is a megatrend in the areas of science, prosperity, and networking.

In addition to these top-performing markets by percentage of sales, 4Life’s five highest sales volume countries and/or regions include the United States of America, Malaysia, Eurasia, Colombia and Mexico."

David Lisonbee, 4Life Founder and CEO:

As we begin the push toward Passport to Freedom, our international convention in Philadelphia next April, I want to express my respect for the dedication and commitment of 4Life leaders around the world. With thirteen years of year-over-year growth, there’s never been a greater opportunity for others to succeed.

4Life Indonesia, Welcome

4Life News:

"On June 18, 4Life opened its 21st market with an international office in Jakarta,Indonesia. The event included an opening ceremony that attracted more than 800 people.

With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago. The country has a population of approximately 240 million people. Jeff Kalinin, 4Life Senior Vice President, International:

This market has enormous potential and represents a fantastic opportunity for the people of Indonesia and 4Life distributors throughout Southeast Asia and around the world.

With a $25,000 donation to last year's tsunami, earthquake and volcano disaster in Indonesia, worldwide distributors have already shown the people of Indonesia the strength in unity that is exhibited through a commitment to the values of 4Life's science, success, and service.

Now, it's time for us to share our message of opportunity with the people of this fine country,

said General Manager, Indonesia Deddy Aryadi.

Our support staff in Jakarta is here to serve the distributors of 4Life’s newest international market with the same commitment to excellence that our executive team insists on from our worldwide employees.

Among the opening ceremony's attendees were Platinum International Diamonds Sadik Din and Hasnimah as well as Gold International Diamonds Tadashi Shinjo, Sheri Din, Akram Din, Richard Quek, Dr. S.S. Tamilselvan, Dr. Jase Khyeam, Salim Raghavan and Noor Azlina, and Rasid Kamisan.

Numerous 4Life executives, including Vice President, International Steve Apple, Vice President Southeast Asia Michael Seet, Chief Scientific Officer Calvin McCausland, Ph.D., Director of Southeast Asia and India, Preston Richards, and Catherine Larsen, Director of International Product Development, were also onsite for the historic occasion."

Platinum Sponsorship, Direct Selling Association

"4Life Research, a long-time member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), was a Platinum Sponsor of the 2011 DSA Annual Convention at Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida.

The event attracted network marketing executives from around the United States and world. Chief Financial Officer Mark Ostler; Senior Vice President, Marketing Trent Tenney; Vice President, Communications Calvin Jolley; and Vice President, Distributor Services Jaime Pierce were onsite with others to represent 4Life during the three-day event.

This year marked the retirement of DSA President and industry veteran Neil Offen. As a young lawyer in the 1970s, Offen worked on Capitol Hill to secure many of the legal safeguards that protect our businesses today. As a tribute to Offen's legacy and the ongoing role of the DSA, 4Life donated $10,000 to the new Neil H. Offen Direct Selling Image Enhancement Fund.

The DSA's mission is:

To protect, serve and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent.

Member companies like 4Life pledge commitment to the DSA’s ethical business practices as set forth in the DSA Code of Ethics.

Trent Tenney, Senior Vice President, Marketing:

4Life is a world leader in the direct-selling marketplace because 4Life distributors are world leaders in the field. We thank our worldwide distributors for opportunities like this to participate in important industry events.

As part of the general session, 4Life employees Curtis Ostler and Jeff Millet appeared on video to support the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF). Numerous 4Life employees also donated their time to collaborate with DSEF and competitors in a painting and gardening service project at the YWCA in downtown Miami.

4Life has offices on five continents to service a global network of independent distributors through science, success, and service."

4Life Distributors in Colombia

From the 4Life News Center:

"This past weekend, over 10,000 4Life distributors converged in Bogotá for the International Networkers Team (INT) Convention, Equipo Con Identidad. In support of INT, 4Life Founders David and Bianca Lisonbee and President Steve Tew and his wife Sherma traveled to Colombia with a group of twenty corporate representatives.

Event highlights included a celebration of record sales growth and rank advancements with presentations by Platinum International Diamonds Dr. Herminio Nevárez and Yadira Olivo, Juan Rosado and Damaris Zapata, and the pinning of 4Life’s newest Platinum International Diamonds Ángel Molina and Ivelisse López of Puerto Rico.

During the event, 4Life Founders David and Bianca Lisonbee shared their vision of business, service, and family. President Steve Tew staged a State of the Company address with Chief Operations Officer Danny Lee, Senior Vice President, International Jeff Kalinin, General Manager of Spain and Portugal Rafael Fernández, and Director of Field Development, Spanish Markets Deborah Dixon.

Senior VP, International Jeff Kalinin:

This show was filled with passion, power, and energy. The commitment of our 4Life INT distributors is a great testament to the value we offer as a company and the benefits of being part of a strong team.

Dr. Herminio Nevárez and Yadira Olivo staged the 2011 International Networkers Team event in Bogotá because Colombia distributors accounted for the largest mobilization of people from all countries at last year’s INT event, which took place in Panama."

President Steve Tew:

Platinum International Diamond Dr. Hermino Nevárez and his entire team share a clear and strong vision of the future. They are committed to turning dreams into reality and have proven time and again that they know how.