2023 Board of Directors

 

Jeremiah Bogenhagen - President

Jeremiah is the CO Owner and General Manger at Health Essentials Inc. in Burlington, CO. He has worked in the NPI for over 7 years and is also the product buyer for Health Essentials. He comes to us as a Retail Representative Board Member. Being an event planner, Jeremiah is and integral part of managing some of the aspects of our yearly show. . His goals for our industry are education and easier access to information on natural products and thinks technology is the key to fill those gaps. He understands the issues within the NPI and the challenge indie retailers face with big box stores in their regions. He wants to bridge the gaps and have open lines of communication to build a greater coalition in our industry to keep us thriving.

 
 

Melanie Skelton - Retailer

Melanie opened a health food store 5 years ago and has been focused on growing that since. She is involved with all aspects of the operations.

Doug Frank - RETIALER

Doug is currently the manager at Rainbow Acres Market in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked for many decades in the Natural Products Industry, starting out at Frazier Farms years ago.

 
 

Phillip Snyder - supply Member

Phillip started as a supplement department clerk and worked his way quickly up the ladder to the position of Senior Store Manager at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. He knows his way around a Health Food Store very well! He was also the Rocky Mtn. Territory Manager and then Western Regional Sales Manager for Bio-K+ International Inc. He was the National Key Accounts Manager for Soothing Touch LLC, did contract sales for several Brands including: Green Gorilla CBD, and Slumber CBN. He is currently a part-time operations consultant for Dr. Theresa Dale's Wellness Center. His main position is as Domestic Sales Manager for Quicksilver Scientific. This role includes National Sales Manager for the Retail Channel as well as Supervisor of the Practitioner Sales Team and Customer Experience Call Center.

Mo George-Payette - supply Member

Mo is the former CEO of Mother's Market & Kitchen/Director of Purchasing/COO broad spectrum hemp infused products. Currently she continues to consult for the Nat. Products Industry, while also Founder/CEO of MOMO's CBD- providing premium plantbased/broad spectrum hemp infused products.

William “billy” Jones - supply Member

Billy was on the product manufacturer/brand side (in marketing) first, then founded a demonstration company specific for the industry. Now, he has developed a digital coupon software solution for natural products only.

 
 

Dawn Schmidt - Broker

Dawn has held the following positions with NPI brands: Educator, Western Regional Sales Manager, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, and National Sales Manager. In June of 2021, she launched my own NPI contract boutique agency where she acts as the Director of Sales for Michael's Naturopathic Programs, and broker in UT and NV for several brands.

Rob seeman - Broker

Rob has worked in many facets of the Natural Products Industry over his career from Store Clerk, Customer Service Manager, Buyer, Sales Representative, Broker, Store Owner, to Product Formulator, and Brand Founder.

 

Jodie Dunhill - Broker

Jodie has been in the Natural Products Industry for over 17 years. Starting out she worked exclusively for a bodycare brand managing all the rep groups in the US as well as the European distribution. She started her brokerage11 years ago and has never looked back! She represents brands in all categories that are relative and niche in the Rocky Mountain Region. Her team of sales reps strive for the the highest level of customer service and attention to detail while maintaining strong relationships with the manufacturers that they represent and the stores that carry their products.   Jodie works closely with the chain accounts in her territory as well. The team claims top honors with growth for our brands and are a competitive team to say the least with a track record of raising sales & expanding territories. They are a passionate, focused  group and care about our brands as if they were their own. With a small portfolio they are able to give each brand the attention it deserves.

 
 

Member Benefits

Exclusive Positively Natural NETWORK™ Benefits

  • UNLIMITED BADGES for Your Entire Staff

  • Entry Includes FREE EDUCATION AND EVENTS, Including Meals (when there is an in-person show)

  • Up to a $50* HOTEL REBATE at Participating Hotel for the show

  • All meals at show are included - equal $140 value.

The 2023 show will be held on August 17-18, 2023. Meet key industry suppliers, network with industry professionals, establish and re-kindle relationships, attend on-trend educational seminars, find new products and get access to exclusive show discounts.

Bronkema agency insurance services discounts

Member Pricing Benefits for Business Auto Policies & Business Owners Policies

Taste for Life Publications (TFL) Discounts for All New TFL PRODUCTS

  • taste for life or remedies Magazines + Buyers Edge eNewsletter

  • Customizable Website or Monthly eNewsletter for Your Business

BASYS pROCESSING, iNC. Merchant Services Discounts

  • Members Experience a REDUCTION of Credit Card Processing Fees up to 40%

  • Accept credit cards everywhere your customers are with a custom solution for YOUR business

  • BASYS is a family-owned company that will treat you with the same care you treat YOUR customers

Grassroots Advocacy

  • Legislative Updates and Calls-to-Action

  • We are Here to Support You and Your Legislative Needs! Contact us to help spread the word on state action.

Association Communication

  • Website with a Member Communication Page for Job Postings and Special Events (Coming Soon!)

  • Stay Connected with us on Facebook & Twitter

Networking and More!

  • Resourceful Staff Located in Orange County, CA

  • First Notice of Localized Networking & Educational Events

  • An Engaged Board of Directors Dedicated to Creating Positive Change in the Natural Products Industry

  • Opportunities to Make a Bigger Difference - Join our Board or one of our Committees to help make a substantial impact in our industry. We offer many opportunities to have your voice heard!

  • Community-based Association Comprised of Individuals Committed to the Success of the Natural Products Business Community



To join Positively Natural Network™ your business must be a: natural product retailer or e-tailer, natural practitioner or integrative medicine clinic, spa or fitness center, or a business that services the natural product industry.

Standard Membership is $100/year

+ $25 for any additional locations