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Rain International Welcomes Jeff Higginson as New President, Reinforces Commitment to Company Leadership and Growth

Rain International is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Higginson as its new President, reinforcing its commitment to executive leadership and innovation.
With an impressive background spanning two decades in the direct sales industry, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and leadership to propel Rain International into its next phase of growth.
Jeff Higginson has been a prominent figure in direct sales for 20 years, carving a successful path in various executive roles. Notably, he served as co-CEO of Agel Enterprises and President of International Refusion Biotech before stepping into his new role as President of Rain. Jeff’s passion for the industry stems from witnessing its life-changing impact on ordinary individuals.
“I am incredibly excited and humbled to take on the role of President at Rain International,”
said Jeff Higginson.
“Having experienced the profound transformation this profession brings to people’s lives; I am dedicated to leading Rain on a trajectory of continuous growth and positive impact.”
Jeff’s dedication to his family is evident in his personal life. He is happily married to Abbie Jensen, who hails from a lineage of network marketers, and together, they have been blessed with two sons and two daughters. Furthermore, Jeff takes on a coaching role in

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Laguna Blends Appoints Ray Grimm Jr. As New President

 
Ray Grimm has been a consultant and advisory to Laguna since January of this year.
Ray Grimm is a veteran entrepreneur with more than a quarter century of experience building some of the top nutritional and weight loss companies in direct sales history.
Mr. Grimm has what many consider to be the Midas touch in building multimillion dollar companies, three of which exceeded $50 million in sales within their first five years. In 2011, Mr. Grimm also created and co-founded one of the fastest growing weight loss brands ever developed producing $10 million in sales in its first year.
His vision, leadership and expertise in nutrition, weight loss and direct sales are unmatched and so is his unique formula for success all of which have benefited the physical and financial health of thousands.
Mr. Grimm has

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Amway President Doug DeVos Named Chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations

 
The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), a global trade organization representing more than 60 national direct selling associations, today announced Amway President Doug DeVos will serve as the organization’s chairman through October 2017.
DeVos assumes the role of chairman from Alessandro Carlucci, former CEO of Natura.   

“Today, more than ever, people want more independence and the freedom to set their own goals. They want meaningful work that adds value to their lives and to their communities. This translates into tremendous opportunity for the direct selling industry,” said DeVos. “Alessandro Carlucci has demonstrated strong leadership in promoting these ideas and encouraging entrepreneurship around the world. I look forward to continuing his legacy so that even more people can look at direct selling as a way to make their life better while also helping to improve the lives of those around them.”

Previously DeVos was the organization’s treasurer and a member of the WFDSA Operating Group of the CEO Council.  He is former chairman of the U.S. Direct Selling Association and the Direct Selling Education Foundation, in addition to other leadership roles with both organizations.  DeVos has been inducted into the U.S. Direct Selling Association Hall of Fame and recognized with the Direct Selling Education Foundation’s Circle

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ForeverGreen Welcomes New President Of North American Operations

 
Jeff Graham has joined ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, as its new President of North American Operations. Graham, an industry veteran, brings a rare abundance of industry knowledge and experience to the position.
Graham’s impressive history in the direct marketing industry began at Nu Skin Enterprises, where he played a key role in product development for nine years. After taking a break from the industry to focus on his own entrepreneurial efforts, Graham introduced acai to MonaVie in 2005, catapulting MonaVie into the spotlight as one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and the world.
During his eight-year tenure at MonaVie, Graham served as the Head of Product Development and later transitioned into the role of President of North America, where he oversaw operations for the company’s two largest markets. After a brief hiatus, Graham served as the President and CEO of Nucerity, a Houston-based direct marketing company, before joining the ForeverGreen team.
“I believe ForeverGreen is poised to rewrite direct marketing history,” Graham explained when asked why he chose to be a part of the ForeverGreen team, despite his numerous offers around the industry. He added, “I am excited to be here.

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