Herbalife Members are in DC to discuss the positive impact the company has had on their lives
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, 19 independent members from global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), will be in Washington, D.C. to educate their congressional representatives about Herbalife and how their lives have been improved since becoming involved with Herbalife. The members are visiting Washington, D.C. from California, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Maryland, South Dakota, and Tennessee.
"Herbalife has empowered me to take steps to live a more healthy and active lifestyle,” said Mario McKinley, an Herbalife member from California. “I am honored to have the opportunity to visit my elected representatives and explain what these products really are and how the company has helped me and so many other people in California.”
“We appreciate our members taking time out of their busy lives to meet with their congressional representatives in Washington, D.C.,” said Ibi Fleming, senior vice president and managing director for Herbalife’s North American region. “Our Herbalife members go above and beyond to show their dedication to the company because they’ve personally experienced the results that can come from living a healthy, active lifestyle.”
The members are in DC to talk about Herbalife’s science-based nutrition products and the benefits they’ve received from using the products. Additionally, the members will speak with congressional offices about the income-generating opportunities that are available to Herbalife members through hard work and continued dedication.
“Never in a million years did I think I was going to grow up and run my own small business,” said Tara Kirkpatrick, an Herbalife member from North Carolina. “I’ve been working with Herbalife for five years and thanks to hard work and dedication I am able to provide for my family by sharing nutritious products with my friends and neighbors. I’m honored to join my Herbalife colleagues in sharing how this company has helped improve my life and the lives of so many other people in North Carolina.”
The 35-year old company employs more than 7,400 people globally and has more than 550,000 members across all 50 states. Of the states represented by the fly-in participants, Herbalife has:
- Over 121,600 Members in California
- Over 15,700 Members in Illinois
- Over 2,300 Members in Louisiana
- Over 13,600 Members in North Carolina
- Over 9,100 Members in Maryland
- Over 1,200 Members in South Dakota
- Over 4,700 Members in Tennessee
About Herbalife:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with a Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life. We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 250 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 7,400 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of $5 billion in 2014. To learn more visit iamherbalife.com.
Herbalife
Michael Gutierrez, 213-745-0401
michaelgu@herbalife.com
Source: Herbalife
Released Apr 15, 2015 • 8:00am EDT