Doris Wood, CoFounder

Doris Wood is probably one of the most highly recognized authorities in the world on direct sales/multi-level marketing. Her love of, expertise in and dedication to the industry is based on over 50 years of successful, practical, hands-on experience. Called The Consultant Consultant, she is the speaker, author, trainer and consultant of choice by startup ventures and established MLM companies alike around the globe.  - check FOUNDERS on this web site.  For complete bio, see FOUNDERS on this web site.

Michael Sheffield, CoFounder

Michael Sheffield is president and CEO of The Sheffield Group(TSG), a full service multi-level marketing, party plan, direct sales and affiliate marketing consulting firm in Scottsdale, Ariz. TSG has specialized in start-up operations, direct sales and traditional business market expansion, compensation plan development, awards, incentives, recognition and special event production, distributor recruiting and training systems and new product concept development for over 24 years. -For complete bio, Check FOUNDERS on this web site.

Doris Wood, Chairperson

Doris Wood, President Emeritus

Linda Bruno, Secretary
Linda Bruno was a successful distributor before joining NMBJ where she has risen to VP of Operations. She has written many articles and has spoken throughout the world on mlm and as M of C  for various mlm seminars, including "Successful Women in Network Marketing". Linda (since 1980) has her own alternative health care practice, and has been an instructor for Health Industries. She is certified in other alternative health fields. In 2007 Linda was awarded the MLMIA Hall of Fame and Best of the Best in 2011. In October 2009, Direct Selling's Power 50 announced Linda as one of the 50 most powerful, influential, people in network marketing worldwide and she was named to Women of Power - The Power 30.

Margie Day

Margie has been a part of Network Marketing for well over two decades. In July 1995, Margie juggled being a single mother of three children with starting her own business. For many years her products were shared by Margie teaching skin care and nutritional workshops in churches and chiropractic clinics in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. During those years motherhood and entrepreneurship merged into one flowing entity as her family provided the encouragement she needed to take the business to the next level.The message that Margie began by teaching her children has become the anthem of her business. Whether she is working with doctors, a group of patients or her extensive group of Distributors, Margie’s desire is for people to become all that God has called them to be by living a healthier and radiant life. Margie has not only founded a successful business but kept informed in the ever-changing field of all areas of health. She worked with cosmetic Dermatologist, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgeons. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S. serving products and knowledge. In 1999, Margie earned her degree (N.D.) in Naturopathic Medicine. She also graduated from Bible College in 2004 because her desire is not just to succeed in business but also to increase her ministry to women. Her company offers skin care and nutritional products and has remained a debt-free business and along the way.

Ray Grimm

Ray is a seasoned and highly regarded executive in the Direct Selling Industry with a track record that includes the successful launch of three companies, each achieving over $80 million in annual sales within their first five years. He has served as Chair, CEO, President and COO in these companies.  Ray's professional affiliations include: member of  DSA, a Board Member of MLMIA for 20 years, President of California Board of Childhelp USA, and sits on the Board of Advisors and Directors of a number of companies. Ray Grimm was  chosen out of 150 nominations for the Best of the Best Award, 2010.

Mark Hackman

Mark has decades of public speaking and training experience, including in the military, corporate and legal environment, and Network Marketing, where his experience includes roles as Distributor, Trainer & Speaker, Author, Consultant and two-time MLM company owner and executive. He has authored 100s of training/inspirational newsletters read by 1000s of Distributors in over 20 countries. Mark's passions include designing compensation plans and developing systems-based training materials that afford the greatest possible opportunity for every Distributor to create the most success possible, in the least amount of time necessary, in an ethical, mutually supportive team-building environment. Mark's personal mission is to unite with like-minded Network Marketing entrepreneurs to awaken the world to the greatness of the MLM/Direct Sales industry as the foundation of the emerging global economic renaissance.

George Horioka

George is CEO and visionary behind his company. He  graduated from the Univ. of Redlands, CA, and with his degree in economics & business administration he began his lifelong journey of entrepreneurship. He started a small janitorial company that grew to be one of the largest in the US, with over 600 employees. He was invited to lunch at the White House by President Reagan where he was asked his views & concerns on entrepreneurship. In the 80s, he became a  distributor for Amway. He embraced the concept of people helping people and soon found himself in demand as a speaker and proponent of the free enterprise system, and the simple belief of treating people fairly. George has been interviewed and featured in national media and is a past member of the prestigious Young Presidents Organization.

Tom Leffler (VP of MLMIA Support Board) 

Having majored in Business and Marketing while attaining a Bachelor of Science degree from Carthage College, Thomas then received his MBA from Cardinal Stritch University.  After working for two Fortune 500 companies, he proceeded to develop and grow several multi-million entrepreneurial companies. His MLM experience includes being a Distributer, VP of Sales & Marketing for a software company, Consultant, and President of two MLM companies. Thomas has served on the Board of Directors for many corporate and non-profit organizations.  He is well known as a hard worker with the determination to accomplish tasks with creative imaginative solutions.  His in-depth knowledge of the MLM industry makes him a sought after speaker and lecturer. 

Linda Bruno (see info above as Officer)

Solomon McCluster
Solomon has over 19 years experience in the direct selling industry in both building organizations as a distributor and as a company owner. He is a seasoned industry expert with a unique skill set enabling him to tackle the complex requirements of today’s clients. His expert knowledge of the software tools, operations, and marketing strategies helps guide his clients to success. His accolades include being named Best of the Best by the MLMIA in 2010 and One of Direct Selling Live's Power 50 in 2009.

Gerald P. Nehra

Gerald P. Nehra of Muskegon, Michigan, became an Attorney at Law in 1970. He was the Director of the Amway Corporation Legal Division for 9 years. His private law practice was established in 1992 and serves the legal needs of multi level/direct selling companies. As of 2011, he is the newest member of the MLMIA Hall of Fame, and previously was awarded "Best of the Best". He is a frequent speaker at industry seminars, and writes for industry publications. 

Jan Ruhe

Jan Ruhe was the top Founding Legacy Diamond National Sales Director with Discovery Toys. For over 30 years, with 80,000 distributors in her successline, earning every single award in her company every year, she earned 60 roundtrip plane tickets to exotic destinations in the world. She left Discovery Toys in 2012 because the management of the company changed and they put in place a Pay Plan where Jan could no longer have an income opportunity. Jan has personally sponsored over 400 distributors into Network Marketing and held over 500 home parties. She has written 14 books on MLM and personal growth. Jan was one of very few women asked to share the stage with Jim Rohn. She has personally trained over 250,000 distributors worldwide in various companies and is in demand now speaking and training globally. She has been featured on the front cover of numerous magazines globally. Jan became a millionaire in 1994 from her efforts in MLM. Jan was the first woman in MLM to be invited to speak in Moscow and Hungary after the fall of communism. Jan was the 2010 recipient of MLMIA's "Best of the Best" Award. Jan, today, is on the Board of Directors of MLMIA and is continuing with her worldwide training and speaking career. She and her husband of 22 years, Bill, live in their dream home in the Aspen Valley in Colorado.

Tony Cannuli (VP of MLMIA Distributor Board)
Tony is first and foremost a Servant Leader. A Serial Entrepreneur since the  old age of 12 he started in Direct Sales @ 18 and never looked back. Most recently he was Master IBO and VP of Training and Leadership Development for a Financial Product Direct Sales Company. Tony has started a Professional Training & Development Company. One of his passions & future focus is helping organizations with a worthy cause become self sufficient through creative Entrepreneurialism.

Robert Butwin

Robert Butwin is a MLM consultant, author, columnist, seminar leader and respected trainer in the network marketing field. Over the past 27 years he has been associated with several MLM companies, and currently concentrates his activities in the areas of writing, consulting, conducting seminars and training. Butwin helps companies grow their networks and is active in a leadership role with several organizations, including the MLMIA. In 2009 he was honored to be inducted into the MLMIA Hall of Fame.  

Mark Eldridge

Mark is all heart, helping people find the greatness within though our incredible MLM industry. With 22 years experience in MLM, he has also owned several multi-million dollar businesses including Co-Founder/Chairman of an Inc. 500/5000 company. He has also helped build a trade Association, is an Author and Trainer. He and his wife Lyn-Dee work together actively building a team. They have four remarkable children and four beautiful grandchildren.

Michael Linden
During 2011 Michael Linden celebrated his 40th year in Multi-Level Marketing. Over the years he has been associated with over a dozen MLM companies. Now, semi-retired from active involvement with his networks, he concentrates on consulting and marketing his DeckWork Marketing Card training cards. Michael is an active leader in several organizations. In 2010 he was a recipient of MLMIA's "Best of the Best" award.

Mina Shah

In addition to being a very successful Distributor, Mina is a Speaker, sales trainer and leadership consultant. She has led over 1200 groups and consulted over 100 business owners teaching them the skills and strategies necessary to achieve their personal best and excel in an ever changing market. Her expertise comes from honing her craft with 15 years of sales, marketing, and negotiation experience. She believes that learning and using timeless principals and being able to translate them to others is what has allowed her to have lead herself and her teams to a #1 position in two different companies in 2 completely different industries.Believing in living a rich and full life Mina has applied the same drive to her personal life. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi. Her personal achievements include climbing the highest mountain in SE Asia as well as completing a 12 day trek in the Himalayas. Mina’s public service includes Habitat for Humanity, Hands Across America, and the Discovery School for Children. Her greatest passion is helping people break through their personal ceiling in life or business and accomplish something they never thought possible.

Tim Taylor

Tim has been a passionate supporter of network marketing around the world for more than 20 years, with direct experience on all sides of the industry ‚Äì ranging from corporate owner, top distributor, support member and industry advocate. Tim was involved with the design, development or re-structure of many network marketing companies all around the world.  He was recognized in 2010 as one of the top 25 "Best of the Best" network marketers in the world. Apart from the industry, Tim has served as a minister and counselor specializing in life recovery.