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The Cause of Illness and Aging

Founded on solid research, Immunotec is ready to meet the needs of the wellness minded individual.

While there are many companies that produce health products, Immunotec stands in a class of its own as a leader in the wellness industry. Recognized by researchers and medical professionals around the world, Immunotec continues to set the standards for mainstream products that produce consistant results!

Almost twenty years of research underlie its flagship product Immunocal, and its groundbreaking innovations have resulted in numerous patents both in North America and around the world.

Immunotec works with a team of eminent medical experts in developing its products.

The only nutritional company with a (non-drug) nutritional product listed in the Pysicians Desk Reference (PDR).

Debt free with continual upward growth creating an unbeatable business opportunity for the entrepreneurial minded person.

Immunotec’s Leadership Teams

Corporate Executives

Immunotec’s Leaders have worked with many of our best loved companies

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Dr. Wulf Dröge, PH.D., Senior Vice-President, Research & Development

Dr. Wulf Dröge is actively engaged in the design of clinical studies and organizes research activities in cooperation with colleagues at McGill University and other leading scientific institutions. His more than 40 years of active experience in basic and clinical research are a strong basis for the design of safe and effective new Immunotec products. He continues to write articles in the field of redox physiology, cancer and aging research and teaches at McGill.

After his doctorate at the University of Freiburg, Dr. Dröge conducted research at the Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology in Freiburg, Germany, and the University of Minnesota, USA, with renowned immunologist Dr. R.A. Good. Afterwards, he served for three years as a research fellow at Harvard University and for four years as a scientific member at the world-renowned Basel Institute for Immunology. What followed was an almost thirty-year career as a professor of immunology and cell biology at the University of Heidelberg and head of the Department of Immunochemistry at the National Cancer Center of Germany

(Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum). His international reputation in the field of redox physiology and aging research is based on more than 250 publications.

What brings a man of such international stature in the scientific community to Immunotec? Dr. Dröge says, “I find it very gratifying, at this stage of my career, to take the science out of the laboratory and make it available to the public. The impact this has at a grassroots level is very exciting.”

David Marshall, Vice-President, Network Services & Sales Support

Since joining Immunotec in 1997, David has fostered a culture of customer service. But training people to provide service is only part of the Immunotec support equation.

David also champions the philosophy of “partnership”. “When I joined Immunotec, I became a serious student of Network Marketing and learned its tremendous potential, especially when support is provided to our Independent Distributors.”

As Vice President of Field Support, David ensures this partnership philosophy serves as focus for all Immunotec support functions.

“When we talk about the Science of Success that is synonymous with the Immunotec Opportunity, we’re talking about our commitment to every single Distributor that they will have the tools and leadership needed to achieve their personal goals.”

Dieter Beer, Co-Founder

Mr. Beer is the co-founder of Immunotec.

Mr. Beer founded Immunotec Research Corp. with Dr. Gustavo Bounous and a team of medical researchers from McGill University in 1988. In 1996, Immunotec Research Corp. merged with Mr. Roberts’ company to form Immunotec. Dieter provided the financial resources necessary for Immunocal/HMS 90’s production and patenting, and for the clinical trials that confirmed its health-promoting properties.

Earlier in his career, in 1961, Mr. Beer launched an electronics import business in Germany. As the exclusive agent and importer of leading electronics brands, he commercialized his own line of audio, hi fi and video equipment under the company name TEC.

Mr. Beer then went on to purchase ORFA AG, a Swiss environmental and engineering company, and developed a fully automated recycling system that was licensed to companies such as Hitachi Zosen, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, ORFA Germany, and Ecoltecnica Italy. The launch of other ORFA projects in Europe, the Middle East and Asia followed.

Mr. Beer has studied Economics, Electronics, International Law and Languages in Germany, England, France, and Spain.

Dr. Gustavo Bounous, MD, Director, Research & Development

As Director of Research & Development, Dr. Gustavo Bounous plays a pivotal role in the research process, interacting regularly with leading scientists and researchers. He also oversees clinical research, participates in product development, and writes articles on the field of milk science.

Because of Dr. Bounous’ genius, Immunocal/HMS 90 is the standard by which all other whey products are measured. Dr. Bounous is a Career Investigator of the Medical Research Council and recipient of the 1965 medal of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Kathryn Stephens, Director of Marketing

When you hear about someone who knows the Immunotec business from “the ground floor up,” you may be listening to a description of Immunotec Director of Marketing Kathryn Stephens.

After nearly a decade of advancing through the ranks of management, few people know more about the history of Immunotec than Kathryn. Key to Kathryn’s personal mission is that Immunotec exists to serve the health and opportunity of people.

Focus on the individual is never far from Kathryn’s mind. “Marketing exists for one reason: to be certain our partners in the field have the very best tools available to propagate the mission, products, and opportunity of Immunotec to the world.”

Every piece communicated to the field either originates at or crosses over Kathryn’s desk. “We create and communicate what the field needs to know. If it’s happening at Immunotec, you know you’ll hear about it from us.”

Leslie Vitzthum, Western Sales Director

For over 20 years, Leslie Vitzthum has shared her passion for sales, networking and entrepreneurial finesse with thousands of individuals.

Leslie has developed and presented countless workshops on networking and sales skills. Since 1998 she has been a popular local TV personality on San Diego’s KPBS public television and she is highlighted as a co-author in the best selling direct sales book, “Build It Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Selling Experts.” The contributing authors were selected out of over 500 applicants from 60 different Network Marketing/Direct Sales companies.

Leslie has been involved in Network Marketing since 1992. She developed a large international health and wellness organization. Currently she shares her experience as a Western Regional Director for Immunotec and travels throughout the US and Canada delivering seminars on wellness principles, business development, achievement and leadership.

Joe Morales, Eastern Sales Director

Joe Morales comes to Immunotec with over 20 years of experience in the realm of sales and marketing.

Based in Florida and fluently bilingual in English and Spanish, he is perfectly positioned to help Immunotec grow the important and burgeoning Hispanic market. With impressive, documented network marketing results in this sector over the past ten years, Joe will provide invaluable insights and training that will allow our sales network to tap into an exceptional earning opportunity.

Joe spent over twenty years with Encyclopedia Britannica where he established, developed and oversaw expansion of the distribution network. Later, he worked with Melaleuca and NuSkin, with particular focus on the Hispanic markets.

Our Regional Sales Directors are a key element in our commitment to sales growth over the coming years. We welcome Joe to the team and wish him every success as he supports the businesses of our Immunotec Distributors.

James A. Northrup, President

Mr. Northrop has wide ranging experience in brand marketing. Since 2006, Mr. Northrop has been the principal of Winfield Consulting, LLC, a consulting company providing services to the direct selling industry.

From 1994 to 2006, Mr. Northrop was the Chairman of Princess House, Inc, a privately held direct sales company with over 16,000 field representatives marketing a broad range of giftware and household products at in home parties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Mr. Northrop served as the Chief Executive Officer of Princess House, Inc. from 1994 to 2005.

Prior to his initial involvement with Princess House, Inc. in 1994, Mr. Northrop held executive positions with a variety of other retail sales companies, including divisions of J. Crew, Hallmark Cards, General Mills and Quaker Oats. Mr. Northrop currently serves on the Board of Directors of the DSA and is the Vice Chairman of the Direct Selling Education Foundation.

Ken Reid, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing

A seasoned professional with a successful track record in sales and operations management of a Fortune 150 company and the largest privately-held telecom company in North America, Ken Reid has demonstrated abilities to increase sales and profits, reduce costs, and manage change.

With over twenty years’ experience in the direct selling and network marketing industries, he is uniquely positioned to manage Immunotec’s explosive growth phase.

Heading up key teams in Distributor Support/Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing, Ken is committed to providing the means for Immunotec distributors to achieve ever-increasing levels of success through state-of-the art marketing tools, enhanced infrastructures and targeted sales initiatives.

John Molson, Vice-President, Research & Development

As Vice-President of Research and Development, John ensures that Immunotec remains a leader in its field by coordinating studies and research.

Acting as the information interface between the research and medical community and Immunotec distributors, he makes the science of Immunotec’s products accessible to laypeople.

John provides guidance on how to explain the product and its possible applications. In fact, much of his workday is devoted to consultations about Immunotec products.

Before joining Immunotec, John worked in sales and marketing at his family’s firm – Molson Breweries - as part of a team that introduced Molson beer to Scotland.

Chuck Roberts, Co-Founder

Mr. Roberts is the co-founder of Immunotec.

In 1996, his company joined forces with Immunotec Research Corp., a company with 10 years of expertise in research on health promoting products, to form Immunotec.

Immediately prior to founding Immunotec, Mr. Roberts was instrumental in the worldwide expansion of a network marketing company based in Montreal.

Prior to that, Mr. Roberts started Descente Canada, which went on to become the supplier of sports gear to high profile sports teams such as the American, Canadian, Swiss, and Spanish Olympic ski teams.

Charles L. Orr

Mr. Orr has 41 years of experience in a variety of industries and distribution channels including financial services, information systems, dietary supplements, foods, roses, household products, skincare, and water filtration.

From 1993 through 2000, Mr. Orr was President and Chief Executive Officer of Shaklee Corporation, which included the brand names of Harry and David, Jackson and Perkins, and Shaklee. Prior business associations include RCA, Xerox, Connecticut General, Southwestern Life, Continental Insurance, and Federated Investors.

From 2000 to present, Mr. Orr has served as an advisor and board member to several private and public companies. Past board affiliations include Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company, Shaklee Corporation, the DSA, Consumer Health Products Association and Shaklee Cares.

Current board positions include Zero Technologies LLC and The Direct Selling Education Foundation.

Alex Konigsberg, QC

Mr. Konigsberg is a founding partner of the Montreal law firm Lapointe Rosenstein LLP, where his practice was focused on international commercial transactions.

Mr. Konigsberg has lectured in over 35 countries to governmental and non governmental institutions, business groups, law faculties, legal and trade associations on the legal and business issues encountered in international commerce.

In addition, Mr. Konigsberg is the author of over 100 articles on various legal and commercial issues as well as the author of the leading textbook on international franchising entitled “International Franchising”.

He has experience on corporate boards and on corporate governance issues, having sat on the boards of several public and private companies.

Jean La Couture, FCA

Mr. La Couture is the President of Huis Clos Ltd., a management and mediation firm.

He is also the President of the “Regroupement des assureurs de personnes à charte du Québec”, a Quebec association of life insurers.

Mr. La Couture currently serves on the Board of Directors of several other private and public companies, including Innergex Power Trust (listed on the TSX), Americ Disc. Inc., Maestro (real estate), Tecsult Inc. and Club Saint Denis, and is a director and the Chairman of the Audit Committee for Quebecor Inc., Quebecor Media Inc., Videotron Ltd., Sun Media Corporation and Groupe Pomerleau.

Dieter Beer, Co-Founder

Mr. Beer is the co-founder of Immunotec.

Mr. Beer has studied Economics, Electronics, International Law and Languages in Germany, England, France, and Spain.

Richard Patte, Executive Vice President

Mr. Patte is the Executive Vice-President of Immunotec.

Mr. Patte has over 30 years of experience in corporate financial management and organizational development.

A chartered accountant, Mr. Patte was a Partner of the accounting firms Jarrett, Goold & Elliott and Price Waterhouse. He later took his financial expertise to an international network marketing company where he was Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Patte gained insight into the production and marketing of natural health products as a director and officer of a Quebec research and development company and for a group of companies manufacturing and distributing dietary supplements.

At Immunotec, he is responsible for strategic and financial planning, administration, and controls.

Donald G. Watt

Mr. Watt has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DW+Partners, a firm dedicated to helping companies improve their brands and performance, since September 2003.

The firm invests in, manages and enhances assets in the areas of branding, product development and packaging, retail planning and design, communications and innovative new technologies in support of the retail experience.

Mr. Watt founded and, until June 2003, led Watt International, one of the largest strategic planning and design firms in North America.

Mr. Watt is best known for providing innovative retail solutions for clients such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Safeway, Loblaws, Ahold, Do-It-Best Corp, Nestle, Kraft and Cott Corporation. Mr. Watt sits on the Boards of Directors of Cott Corporation, the Forzani Group, Aastra Technologies Limited, Menu Foods Inc., Pet Health Inc. and CEI.

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Immunotec Teams up with La Caisse de dépôt

In 2006 Immunotec teamed up with La Caisse des Depots of Canada paving the way for Immunotec to go public.

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, created in 1965 by an Act of the National Assembly of Québec, is an institution that actively manages funds on behalf of its depositors, in accordance with their investment policies. It conducts its operations mainly from its business office in Montréal and its head office in Québec City.

Depositors’ net assets at December 31, 2006, totalled $143.5 billion, versus $122.2 billion in 2005, for an increase of $21.3 billion. Of that amount, $17.8 billion is net investment income and $3.5 billion is net deposits made by the depositors.

Depositors’ total assets, consisting of $143.5 billion of depositors’ net assets and $64.4 billion of assets financed by borrowing, amounted to $207.9 billion as at December 31, 2006. Assets financed by borrowing enable the Caisse to optimize its returns, especially in liquid markets and real estate.

The Caisse’s total assets under management, which includes depositors’ total assets of $207.9 billion and assets under management or administration for third parties in the amount of $29.4 billion, rose to $237.3 billion as at December 31, 2006.