Richard Rogers, cofounder and chairman emeritus of Mary Kay Inc., helped build and steward one of the world’s most successful direct-selling beauty companies into a global powerhouse. Working closely with founder Mary Kay Ash, Rogers played a defining role in scaling operations, strengthening the company’s entrepreneurial culture, and expanding internationally while preserving Mary Kay’s brand identity and values-led model. Known for long-term discipline and quiet operational leadership, he remains closely associated with the company’s decades of growth and enduring influence in global cosmetics and skincare.

Myron Wentz, founder of USANA Health Sciences, built a global nutritional supplements company by applying scientific rigor and quality control to the direct-to-consumer wellness market. A microbiologist by training, Wentz launched USANA in 1992 with a focus on research-driven formulation, manufacturing discipline, and international distribution, growing the company into a publicly traded enterprise with customers worldwide. Beyond business, he became a major philanthropist through the Wentz Family Foundation, supporting medical research, higher education, and humanitarian initiatives. His career reflects a blend of scientific entrepreneurship, global commerce, and long-term charitable impact.

Frank VanderSloot, founder and CEO of Melaleuca, transformed a small wellness startup into a billion-dollar direct-marketing giant offering nutritional, personal care, and household products. Since launching the Idaho-based company in 1985, he has built a network serving millions of customers across multiple countries, leveraging a unique referral-based model. A vocal advocate for entrepreneurship and conservative causes, VanderSloot has combined business acumen with philanthropic initiatives, cementing his status as one of America’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs in the health and wellness industry.