COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 2, 2015--
Mannatech,
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX),
the founder of the M5MSM
(Mission 5 MillionSM) social entrepreneurial movement,
the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of
naturally sourced supplements based on Real
Food Technology® solutions, today announced the
appointment of Linda K. Ferrell, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
“Dr. Ferrell brings to the Board extensive knowledge in business ethics,
marketing and strategic corporate social responsibility in the direct
selling industry,” said J. Stanley Fredrick, Chairman of the Board of
Mannatech, Incorporated. “Dr. Ferrell’s work with the Direct Selling
Education Foundation provides her with unique knowledge concerning the
value of our business model to global consumers, which helps make her a
valued asset and member of Mannatech’s Board of Directors.”
As a member of Mannatech’s Board of Directors, Dr. Ferrell joins a
strong team responsible for helping lead and manage the strategic
direction of the company, overseeing Mannatech’s current initiatives and
making decisions on the shareholders’ behalf.
Dr. Ferrell is completing nine years at the University of New Mexico,
and will be joining the Jack C. Massey School of Business at Belmont
University this fall. Currently she serves as the President of the
Academy of Marketing Science; is on the Board of Visitors for the
University of Central Florida, Nicholson School of Communication; and is
a member of the American Marketing Association.
Previously, Dr. Ferrell has served on the Board of the National
Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Center for the Public Trust;
the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Direct Selling
Education Foundation, in the Doris Christopher endowed board seat; and
the Cutco/Vector College Advisory Board. She has published refereed
articles concerning marketing ethics, ethics training methods and
effectiveness, strategic philanthropy, corporate social responsibility
and sustainability.
Dr. Ferrell received her B.S. in Retailing-Fashion Merchandising and her
M.B.A. from Illinois State University. She also received her Ph.D. in
Business Administration, management concentration, from the University
of Memphis. Prior to completing her doctorate, she worked in advertising
for McDonald’s advertising agency and Pizza Hut’s advertising agency.
About Mannatech
Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and
fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation
of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated
to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of
promoting, aiding and optimizing childhood nutrition where it is needed
most around the world. Mannatech’s proprietary products are available
through independent sales associates around the globe including the
United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Austria,
Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,
Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland,
Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Spain and Hong
Kong. For more information, visit Mannatech.com.
Please note: This release contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases
or terminology such as “intend” or other similar words or the negative
of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives,
strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered
forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be
read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these
forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks,
uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors include, among
others, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain associates and
members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes and
its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech
believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions reflected in
these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to
always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary
statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in
this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on
Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements
contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.
Source: Mannatech, Incorporated
Mannatech, Incorporated
Donna Giordano, 972-471-6512
Manager,
Executive Office Administration
ir@mannatech.com
www.mannatech.com