Name: Don Orrell

From: New Jersey

Background: Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with an MBA in marketing and an undergraduate degree in economics from Rutgers University. He has over 20 years experience in sales, marketing and management in a variety of B to B and consumer oriented industries. Don has been bodybuilding since 1984, competitively since 1990 and most recently won back-to-back heavyweight and overall titles in NC State NPC master’s division contests in 2003.

Name: Dirk Tanis

From: South Carolina

Background: Graduated from Appalachian State University with a master’s degree in Exercise Science and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Dirk has been involved in the supplement industry his entire professional life. His passion for research into the enhancement of physical performance through herbal and nutritional supplementation has led to the creation some of the most unique and effective products on the market today. He stays active in semi-pro football and track.

Name: Tanya Orrell

From: Canada

Background: Graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing. She has worked in the manufacturing industry for many years and has extensive experience in sales, finance and operations. Active in fitness and modeling, Tanya has held various titles including Miss Hawaiian Tropic International, Miss Motorsports (NASCAR), Miss Charlotte Rage and Kiss Miss 95.7.

Name: James Caldwell

From: South Carolina

Background: Has an extensive background in manufacturing and operations across various industries. James has applied his knowledge in process improvement and manufacturing systems in the creation of our new, state-of-the-art facility. Having many years of experience in the supplement manufacturing business, James applies the highest standards toward ensuring the quality, purity and efficacy of our products.

Name: Jeff Zwick

From: Ohio

Background: Graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business. He has over 15 years of sales and management experience and has been involved in commercial sales in the fitness industry for over ten years. He has worked for some of the top fitness equipment and supplement manufacturers and has helped grow some of the most popular brands in the fitness industry. Jeff is also a certified personal trainer and has been active in bodybuilding for the last decade.

Name: Johnny Stewart

From: North Carolina

Background: An IFBB pro bodybuilder and most recently took 2nd place in the IFBB Pro World Championships in 2006. He also took 2nd place at the 2003 IFBB Master’s Olympia and won 1st place and overall titles at the 2001 NPC Nationals. As owner of Stewart Fitness, Johnny currently trains many of the country’s top ranked NPC and IFBB competitors.

Name: Heath Ellenberger

From: Ohio

Background: 22 year student/aspiring bodybuilder. I will be graduating this September in personal training and nutrition! I am preparing for my next show on October 6th, the NPC Natural Northern Ohio. I just competed in my first bodybuilding competition this past march taking 2 third place finishes in both classes I competed in. I love to help others out in the area of fitness and achieving their personal goals, for me that is the greatest high when someone puts their mind to something and follows through with it!

Name: Joe Banaszek

From: South Carolina

Background: Joe is a Physical Training Leader in the United States Air Force, based in Columbia, South Carolina. His duties in serving our country will take him to South Korea next month for a one-year assignment. Joe plays outside linebacker in semi-pro football, and has been playing for 21 yrs now. He has an associate’s degree in Applied Science in Avionics; with a major in environmental engineering and a minor in exercise science. Joe plans to continue his studies in sports and health related fields. He is also extremely active in all types of physical fitness from martial arts to extreme sports, and has aspirations of trying his hand at competitive bodybuilding.

Name:Jammie Bane

From: Indiana

Background: Graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Health Science/Public Health.  Jammie has over 6 years experience as a personal trainer, and currently works in a number of fields related to public health.  With a strong interest and dedication to natural, effective, safe supplementation; Jammie has found the perfect fit with Applied Nutriceuticals.