4Life Research is recognized as the world leader in Transfer Factor immune support research and manufacturing.

In 1996, David Lisonbee left a nutraceutical company he cofounded in 1985.  He confessed, "Although incredibly successful, we weren't reaching enough people.  There had to be a better way!"

Through his research he discovered that the immune system was the hub, or center, of good health.  The immune system is the body's way of disabling or killing the potential threats that would otherwise destroy us.  There are billions of these potential threats in our environment, which all of us come in contact with regularly.  A healthy immune system means a healthy body and a happy life.  David  discovered the power of microproteins called transfer factors and their beneficial impact on the immune system.  With over 50 years of research and more than 3,000 studies and papers, transfer factors are distinctive proteins which literally transfer immune knowledge from a donor to a recipient.  David also discovered that there was a patented process for extracting transfer factors from bovine (cow) colostrum.  He secured an exclusive license to the patent.  The strength of these amazing molecules convinced David to integrate transfer factors into the network marketing industry he knew so well.  The products, Transfer Factor™ and Transfer Factor Plus™, were then developed.

In January of 1998, along with his wife, Bianca, he cofounded 4Life™ Research with Transfer Factor as its flagship product.  Today, 4Life Research continues to believe strongly in the future of Transfer and the impact it can have on the health of people all over the world.  Hundreds of medical professionals have also discovered the power of 4Life's products and recommend them to their patients.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

In just fifteen years, 4Life Research has offices in 22 countries and doing business in more than 50 countries around the world.  4Life Research has established a major international presence, with markets in USA, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Colombia, UK, Russia, Korea, Europe, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, India and Spain.  In August of 2000, 4Life Research joined forces with one of the industry leaders in nutrition and direct selling, ShapeRite®.  Founded in 1989, ShapeRite® was extremely successful with its weight management products and systems.

Since 2001, 4Life products have appeared in every publication of the Non-Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements Physician's Desk Reference (PDR). In 2002, 4Life Transfer Factor® was featured in the publicly televised American Medical Review (AMR). In 2003, Inc. 500 Magazine named 4Life the 15th fastest growing privately held company in the United States.

To date, 4Life's "patent philosophy" accounts for two issued patents and more than 20 patents pending; tens of thousands of people around the world recognize 4Life Transfer Factor as the finest immune support product anywhere.

In 2006 David Lisonbee received the prestigious I.N. Blokhina Award for "excellence in biotechnology." TotalHealth magazine placed Lisonbee and 4Life® at the "forefront of immune research for more than 12 years."

In addition to creating unparalleled opportunities for its distributor base, this dynamic merger expedited 4Life's already incredible growth and synergistically strengthened their position - a position now backed by more than a decade of success, a vast high-quality product line and a management team with more than one hundred years of combined experience in the network marketing and dietary supplement industries.

4LIFE COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

Quality.  What does it mean to you? To 4Life™, it means providing the best health and wellness products available in the world today.  Products made with the finest, scientifically researched ingredients and proven for their effectiveness.  For you, it means receiving the health support you need from supplements that you can count on for consistency and guaranteed potency each time you use them.  4Life has developed an unsurpassed quality assurance process hallmarked by stringent attention to detail.  Our dedication to quality begins at the very first stages and continues throughout the entire process of product development.  From growing or manufacturing the ingredients to packaging, labeling, storage and distribution, the highest standards of excellence are continually aimed for and achieved.  With all of the products 4Life has to offer, you can be assured that only the finest, guaranteed potency ingredients are used and scientifically blended.  Patented ingredients and proprietary extract blends are also utilized in each line, adding the power of synergy and uniqueness to our products.  4Life further ensures quality by always striving to stay on the cutting-edge of research and development.  This is accomplished by utilizing a Medical Advisory Board that includes a group of some of the country's leading physicians, immunity experts, nutritionists and formulators, all of whom use the 4Life products in their personal lives and practices every day.  These practicing, professionals work to further efforts in research and product development, and provide a constant influx of new information and awareness regarding current health issues.  How confident are we in our ability to provide our distributors and customers with quality products?  Enough to back every one of our products with a 100 percent, 30-day, money-back guarantee.  These key elements describe why 4Life continues to lead the industry in product quality and consumer confidence.  With your health and happiness in mind, 4Life promises that premium product quality and our commitment to complete and optimum health will be foremost in all of our corporate decisions.  We fully believe that, with consistent focus on these sound principles, 4Life has and will continue to offer the best opportunity and products to people around the world.

4Life^® Corporate Executives

David Lisonbee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer

In school, David was the one who figured things out.  In adulthood, he's pretty much the same.  His knack is looking at the same thing everyone else is looking at, and seeing something completely different.  In looking at the immune system, he saw it needed more than nutrition - he gave it information.  In looking at network marketing, he saw it needed more than product - he gave it purpose.  His titles are founder and chief executive officer, but David considers his role to be more that of a "Lead explorer".  The field of nutraceuticals and immune support takes daily leaps, and David's persistent curiosity constantly pushes the frontier.  And he knows what he's doing.  He's led other companies to repeated fame, not to mention landing 4Life at 15th of Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing privately-held company list, being named one of Utah's Entrepreneur's of the year and securing a record list of patents.  In 2006, David's acclaim extended to Russia when he won the I.N. Blokhina award in honor of his commitment to Transfer Factor research, patents, and innovative production methods.  Watch out for David.  Once he gets going - he doesn't stop.

P.S. We thought you might also want to know about David's personal side.  He's married to a fantastic woman (Co-founder Bianca Lisonbee), has give children, and three grandchildren.  He received his bachelor's degree and MBA from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, but formal schooling was just the beginning of his life-long quest of learning.  He loves the mountains, swinging a golf club with his family, and outdoor photography.

Bianca Lisonbee
Co-founder

Bianca Lisonbee is the type of person everyone wants to meet.  Not only does she exude confidence and determination, but Bianca is the heart of 4Life culture.  She believes in people, and they believe in her.  After meeting Bianca, people just want to try harder, do better, and reach for a more successful life.  In other words, she's inspiring.  Yes, she's the Co-founder and brought more than 20 years of industry experience to 4Life... but it's the creative way Bianca thinks that sets her apart (no wonder she's an award-winning actress and a published poet).  Building people is her focus, and she does it with a joy and passion for life that you can't help but notice.  Perhaps this passionate nature comes from her Italian heritage.  Born on a ship as her parents traveled to America, she knows what it means to work for a dream.  Her insights, sense of humor, and desire to make a difference for good in the world make Bianca a favorite speaker at 4Life events.  Like the ship she was born on, she truly is unsinkable.

P.S. Bianca received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  She is the mother of five children and three happy grandchildren.  Her favorite thing to do is sit around her kitchen table with those she loves, eating good Italian food and laughing.  Bianca also loves to dance; however, since David's not a fan of the foxtrot (or any other dance step), her children usually take turns as her dance partner.  David's an excellent hiking partner though, and one of Bianca's goals is to ascent Utah's Mount Timpanogos with all her children and grandchildren by her side.

Steve Tew, CPA
President

He might seem formal, but this numbers guy is a warm-hearted people person.  In fact, after you meet Steve, you might just forget that he's a CPA and start sharing your dreams and desires.  Why? Because he gives you confidence that, partnered with 4Life, you can accomplish andything your heart desires.  Steve's personal confidence comes from decades of experience. He's been the vice president and chief financial officer at ShapeRite Concepts, Park City Group, Mrs. Field's Cookies, and Price Waterhouse Cooper... no small names in that list.  You see, Steve's used to shaking things up - all around the world.

P.S. Steve actually took all those nasty CPA tests and earned his CPA degree.  He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, where he putted around his old Volkswagon Beetle.  His favority travel destination is anywhere they speak German: Austria, Switzerland and, of course, Germany.  He and his wife, Sherma, have four children and hope to "see all of our kids survive their teenage years" Good luck, Steve and Sherma!

Danny Lee

Chief Operations Officer

With a resume that includes companies such as Mrs. Fields, Merrill Lynch, Arthur Anderson, and Overstock.com, and experience as a financial and corporate controller, Danny Lee was perfectly suited to oversee daily operations at 4Life. Danny works closely with international product registration, distributor services, distribution, purchasing, and manufacturing. Danny holds bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah

Bruce Redd
Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer

You won't meet a kinder person than Bruce Redd, and it's quite a bonus that this man has also had a distinguished career as an entrepreneur (running his own electronics, wholesale, repair, and rental supply companies) and has served as a key member of corporate teams (holding roles as vice president of sale and marketing, executive vice president, and chief administration officer).  As Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer for 4Life, Bruce has always been a builder, the guy who turns vision into reality.  Bruce has been involved in network marketing his entire adult life, having worked both as a distributor and as a key employee in the home offices of three major multilevel marketing companies.

P.S. Bruce is a family guy.  He and his wife, Denise, have three great children and two grandchildren.  He'll eat anything his wife cooks, loves Alfred Hitchcock movies, and prefers home to exotic travel locations.

William J. Hennen, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer

As chief scientific officer for 4Life, Dr. William (Bill) J. Hennen oversees the development of all 4Life Products and their innovative product ingredients. Bill brings 14 years of experience as an academic researcher in and professor of drug design and development as well as 15 years as a consultant and research director in the nutritional supplement industry to 4Life, ensuring that 4Life remains the foremost innovator in product development. Bill has spoken internationally on nutrition and disease prevention through dietary supplementation. He has extensive experience in marketing, development, education and registration and regulatory affairs both globally and domestically. And he has authored over 30 patents and several books as well as peer-reviewed papers in bio-organic, medicinal and nutritional chemistry.

Bill received his Ph.D. in bio-organic chemistry at Utah State University , Logan, Utah. Bill and his wife, Roberta, have 11 children and 10 grandchildren.

Mark Ostler, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

As chief financial officer for 4Life, Mark Ostler, is instrumental in 4Life’s financial performance.  Mark brings 17 years of professional experience to his role at 4Life and has served in the roles of vice president, controller and CPA at leading companies including SBI Group Inc, Mrs. Fields and KPMG.  He chose 4Life for the unbeatable combination of genuine people and an outstanding opportunity. Mark travels the globe and has actually accumulated more frequent-flyer miles than any other 4Life employee.  Known as the "bulldog" for his ability to get things done (He's a self-proclaimed "efficiency fanatic"), it's no wonder 4Life keeps sending him from one country to the next.  In addition to his traveling, Mark keeps current with his professional affiliations with the AICPA and the UACPA. 

P.S. Mark holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  His running keeps him in great shape (he runs every day, no matter what), with a top marathon time of 3:09. he and his wife, Debbie, will gladly share a story or two about their four children.

Steve Apple
Vice President, International

Steve has two loves: International travel and statistics.  As the guy who oversees operations in Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, we can honestly say contributes to 4Life's expansive growth worldwide.  We call Steve well-rounded because in the past 13 years at several companies, he has managed every key department including finance, marketing, sales, and international operations.  This insight into the "big picture," especially in operations and distribution, is how Steve keeps generating innovative and successful strategies for global expansion.  Steve taught undergraduate and graduate level accounting and business research for more than a decade, and then cut his network marketing teeth with another company, where he helped increase sales to $400 million annually - and that's when we got him.

P.S. Along with a bachelor's degree in psychology (with an emphasis in statistics) and an MBA, Steve and his wife, Glenda, have five children and three grandchildren.  When he's not home, you can find Steve anywhere there's water... boating, fishing, waterskiing, you name it.

Nolan Buttars, CPA
Vice President of Finance

As vice president of finance for 4Life, Nolan Buttars helps 4Life offices around the globe ensure that their finances and budgets are in order and that they're equipped to grow their markets. Nolan brings 26 years of experience to his role at 4Life with 10 of those years dedicated to the network marketing industry. Before joining 4Life, Nolan was acting CFO and controller at a network marketing company. His professional experience includes roles as CFO and controller at other companies and at a CPA firm. Nolan has been directly involved in the global expansion of both 4Life and his former companies. He was instrumental in growing a former employer's business in Russia by $3 million. And he introduced an open accounting software platform at 4Life that significantly streamlined operations.

Nolan is a certified public accountant and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Nolan and his wife, Brenda, have five children and one grandchild.

Deann Carter
Vice President of Accounting

As vice president of accounting for 4Life, Deann Carter oversees 4Life's U.S. financial statements including accounts receivable, accounts payable and sales taxes. Deann brings 15 years experience to 4Life. Prior to joining 4Life, Deann was the controller at ShapeRite Concepts. She has also held positions at KPMG, a public accounting firm.

Deann holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Deann and her husband, Russ, have three daughters.

Hema Heimuli

Vice President of Organization Development & Design

When you get to know Hema, you'll find out right away that he's passionate about a lot of things at 4Life.  He loves our distributors, our employees, and especially our mission of Together, Building People.  Most of all, Hema is passionate about making sure our worldwide company structure fits in perfectly with the executives' vision for the future.  And his past experience in both network marketing and organizational development, helping streamline organizations such as Harman Music Group and Nu Skin International, makes him a great fit for his role at 4Life.

P.S. Hema became quite the celebrity in Utah when he played football at Brigham Young University in Provo.  He loves nothing more than to relax with his wife Mari and their three kids, playing tennis, football (of course!), watching old movies, and vacationing on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.

Jeff Kalinin
Senior Vice President, International

As a senior vice president in the International Department, Jeff Kalinin has specific responsibility for the Europe, Mexico, Russia and Latin America markets. Jeff has 18 years of experience in the Information Technology arena. Prior to joining 4Life, Jeff held the roles as IT director, manager of data communications and programmer analyst.

Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in computer science at San Diego State University in San Diego, California. Jeff and his wife, Toni, have two children.

Calvin McCausland, Ph.D
Vice President of Research & Development

As vice president of research & development, Cal McCausland plays a key role in developing 4Life's innovative health supplements and researching their effectiveness. Since 2002 alone, he has overseen 10 human clinical trials for 4Life^® Transfer Factor™ products. Cal has a long, distinguished career in health sciences and brings more than 36 years of experience to his work at 4Life. During his career he has developed over 500 supplements of which several billion dollars-worth have sold. Several remain top-selling products. His work on how supplements aid health while drugs interfere with it earned him the Pokrovsky Award from the Russian Federation. The Russian Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences honored him with the title of Academician. And, his work on an idea that would have the most economic benefit for the Russian people won him the Kosigin Award of the Russian Federation. Along with Dr. Emma Oganova, he has been instrumental in opening the market for 4Life Products in the Russian Federation.

Cal holds his Ph.D. in organic chemistry and a bachelor's in chemistry and physics from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He is also a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a certified meteorologist. Cal and his wife, Linda, have seven children and eight grandchildren.

Alan Michaelis
Vice President of Distributor Relations

To say that Alan is experienced in distributor relations would be a huge understatement.  With his 17 years in the industry, "Distributor Relations Guru" is more like it.  Alan's experience has taken him to all regions of the network marketing world - distributor support, business services, executive development - giving him extensive insight into successful company-distributor relationships.  Alan's career experience reads like a Who's Who in network marketing: NuSkin, Big Planet, and ShapeRite Concepts, Working with distributors, from the newbies to top dogs, Alan couldn't be more passionate about network marketing; he loves the opportunities it gives people and families to achieve their dreams, and he's thrilled to help make that happen.

P.S. With a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University of Phoenix, Alan's got the book smarts to back up his practical experience.  An avid outdoorsman, Alan also loves to wind down with his wife, Charlotte, and their four kids - and a fifth is on the way!

Jason Norton
Vice President, International

Who knew that washing windows could equal unbridled success? Jason knows! Right after he finished college in 1999, Jason was recruited by Bianca Lisonbee herself while washing her windows during a summer job... and he's never looked back.  Jason has had a flair for the International side of 4Life from the beginning, serving first as Director of Japan Operations and moving to Director of Asia/Pacific Operations, then to Director of International Marketing and Sales.  He even spent some time developing the markets in Australia and New Zealand - countries that he now oversees, along with Japan and Korea, as an International VP. MBA-holder, world traveler, music lover and avid believer in the 4Life Mission... That's Jason.

P.S. Jason is a graduate of Utah State University (BS) and Brigham Young University (MBA)... oh, and he was student body president in high school, so obviously he was destined for leadership.  A list of Jason's favorites would include a rousing game of basketball or baseball, spending time in the great outdoors, and playing a tune on the piano for his wife, Kimberly and their three children.

Emma Oganova, M.D., Ph.D.
President of Eurasia

As president of Eurasia for 4Life, Dr. Oganova brings 19 years of experience in medicine and six years in administration to her oversight of Eurasia for 4Life. Before joining 4Life, she was president of science and education for a network marketing company. Her career includes organizing and managing the nonprofit that created a children's center in Armenia that provided medical and psychological help for victims of the 1988 Armenian earthquake. She also developed an educational system for Russian physicians and distributors for food supplements and completed more than 20 clinical studies on the effectiveness of food supplements.

Emma has been honored with the Kosigin (1998) and Pokrovsky (2000) awards from the Russian Federation and was elected an Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences. She holds degrees in internal medicine from the Stavropol State Medical Institute and cardiology from the Armenian State Medical Institute. Emma has one son.

Mark D. Petersen
Vice President of Field Development

As vice president of field development for 4Life, Mark Petersen interfaces with 4Life Distributors throughout the world, overseeing meetings and local and regional growth. Some of the 15 years of experience that Mark brings to 4Life include legal experience, international development and field development. Mark formerly served as vice president of international at both USANA and FranklinQuest (now FranklinCovey). He was also instrumental in building the international, purchasing and marketing departments while at NuSkin. Prior to joining 4Life, Mark served as senior vice president of international at ShapeRite Concepts. He has built and managed organizations on four continents and done extensive training and public speaking.

Mark holds a law degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and a bachelor's in history and English from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Mark and his wife, Jenene, have five children.

Jeremy Taeoalii
Vice President of Information Technology

Jeremy is a 4Life career man - he's been here from the beginning - and it's safe to say that he's an effective "gear-shifter"!  Jeremy began in the call center, then moved to the warehouse where he worked his way up to supervisor.  Later he switched gears and became the supervisor, and then the manager, for the distribution center.  In 2001, Jeremy switched gears once more and moved into the IT Development, where he now serves as Vice President... but really, we all know that he's really Vice President in charge of the most important task of all: Marking sure everyone gets their phone messages and emails.

P.S. Jeremy is crazy about his five kids!  He and his wife, Kelly, love attending their many sporting events.  If he decides to steal a moment away from his family and play, the season determines where you'll find him: Swinging a golf club in warm weather, hitting the slopes with his snowboard in cold weather.

Norman Taylor
Vice President of Operations

As vice president of operations for 4Life, Norman Taylor oversees the everyday activities that keep 4Life running, including product manufacturing and distribution, shipping, warehousing and purchasing. Part of the 26 years of operations experience that Norman brings to 4Life includes being the CEO for a small sales and service company that serviced contract manufacturing companies for natural products. His extensive experience in distribution and manufacturing include serving as a product director, director of fulfillment support, director of production, director of logistics and assistant vice president of purchasing at companies such as Tradimex Equipment and Supply, Inc., Daw Technologies, Novell, WordPerfect and SoftCopy.

Norman and his wife, Debbie, have eight children and one grandchild.

Trent Tenney
Vice President of Marketing

As vice president of marketing for 4Life, Trent Tenney oversees branding, marketing materials and numerous other marketing functions for 4Life's domestic and global marketing efforts. Before bringing more than a decade of sales and marketing experience to 4Life, Trent served as president and publisher as well as a vice president of marketing in the alternative health and nutrition publishing industry. In prior positions, Trent oversaw the publication of more than 200 alternative and preventative health publications at Woodland Publishing and successfully developed niche markets for health and direct sales publishing. He also worked in sales and marketing at Zions First National Bank and Bank of America.

Trent holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He and his wife, Kelly, have four children.