Southern Connecticut Leadership





 The Retirement Age is now 67 and 62% of Retired Americans will be living on a monthly income of less then $1,200.

U.S. Census Bureau Statistic
 


"It is only through awareness, education and action that people eveywhere can take control of their lives and make the choices that will enable them to become financially free."

Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad Poor Dad



The question in life is not "How much time do we have?"
The question is "What shall we do with it?"

Anna Robertson Brown

Speaker Profiles

Stephen Preisig
Greenwich 2nd Look Coordinator

Stephen Preisig isis an Executive CoordinatorToday Stephen is  an independent Unfranchise Owner specializing in webcenter solutions.

MELISSA JAD CONLEY

Melissa Jad Conley has attained the level of Director and has been in the business for eight years. An attorney and partner in a large law firm that specializes in corporate practice, Melissa is a President's Challenge Award winner and was elected Fastest Growing Distributor (Region 2) in 1998. Married with three children, ages 10, 12, and 14, Melissa resides in Pittsburgh, PA.
JONATHAN DAVIS

Dr. Jonathan Davis has attained the level of National Supervising Coordinator and is retired from  private family practice. He is a former paramedic, critical care cardiac technician and pediatric critical care specialist. Dr. Davis is a certified Nutraceutical and Anti-Aging Consultant, licensed health professional, and recipient of many awards, including 2001 Rising to the Top Award (Region 1), 2001 Leadership Award (Region 1), multiple President's Challenge winner, and 2003 Trainer of the Year.  An instructor for the American Heart Association as well as Emergency Medical Procedures at NY Chiropractic College, Dr. Davis resides in Buffalo, NY.

SHERYL DUCHESS

Sheryl Duchess has attained the level of Supervising Coordinator and has been in the business for almost five years. A naturopathic and master herbalist, Sheryl is a Bronze UFO, requalifying for ten of the last twelve quarters. She was selected as Retailer of the Year in Florida in 2002, as well as Recruiter of the Year in Florida that same year. She is a multiple President's Challenge Winner, a Certified Trainer, Motives Consultant, and member of the Speakers Bureau. Sheryl's work in health and nutrition was instrumental in developing the Natural Health Seminar and the materials that accompany it. Sheryl and her husband, Bill, reside in Florida.

KATHY GAUGHAN

Kathy Gaughan has attained the level of Professional Coordinator and is the Local Coordinator for Southern Connecticut. A waitress for fifteen years, through developing her unfranchise Kathy is now able to be home with her family full-time. Kathy is passionate in her commitment to help others earn financial freedom. She is the recipient of several awards, including Attitude and Knowledge, and Sponsorship. Mother of three children, Kathy and her family reside in New Fairfield, CT.

BEN GINDER

Ben Ginder has attained the level of Senior Executive Field Vice President and has been in the business since 1994. A former  insurance salesman prior to owning his unfranchise, Ben was struggling to pay bills and make ends meet. Currently Ben earns in excess of $63,000 in each four-week pay cycle. Ben's passion and commitment have allowed him to help hundreds of others also achieve their financial success and time freedom. His self discipline, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit have been an inspiration to thousands of unfranchise owners across the nation and abroad. A Gold UFO, Ben resides in Red Lion, PA.

LISA GRANT

Lisa Grant has attained the level of Executive Director and has been in the business for nine years. A former employee of her family's power equipment business for seventeen years, Lisa was able to match her income within two years of starting her business, while also starting her family and having two children. Lisa became a Professional Coordinator in her first year, while developing the NMTSS program in Southern Connecticut. In 1997 she was selected as the Fastest Growing Distributor for Region 1 and was awarded the Connecticut Distributor of the Year. Lisa has been the recipient of the Elizabeth Weber Award for Region 1, is a multiple Bronze UFO, and has been highlighted recently in the Networking Times Magazine as a Master Networker. Lisa, her husband, Ed, and two sons reside in Stamford, CT.

STEVE HARRIS

Steve Harris has attained the level of Executive Director and has been in the business for nine years. A retailer of exotic cars, Steve is a member of the Million Dollar Club and is a former Advisory Council member.  He has been voted  Trainer of the Year in the Northeast Region (1998, 1999, 2003),  and Trainer of the Year for all of Market America (1999).  A Bronze UFO and multiple-time President's Challenge winner, Steve is also the District Coordinator for Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Steve is the father of two daughters, ages 19 and 24, and resides in Hull, MA.

CATHY HODA

Cathy Hoda has attained the level of Master Coordinator and has been in the business for five years. A former restaurant owner for twenty years with a BBA in Management Information Systems, Cathy is now developing her business full time while raising her two children. Cathy is a Bronze UFO, 2002 Northeast Regional Challenge Award Winner, and 2003 Connecticut District Go Now Award Winner. Cathy and her children reside in New Fairfield, CT.

KATHERINE KNAPP

Katherine Knapp has attained the level of Master Coordinator and has been in the business for five years. Katherine's background is in advertising and writing. She was a newspaper reporter and sold advertising for YACHTING Magazine for eight years. She and her husband, Phil, own a paper brokerage business in Brookfield, CT. Katherine is a recipient of the Connecticut Leadership Council Top Merit Award for Attitude and is the coordinator of our Product Symposiums in the Danbury area. Katherine, Phil, and their two children, ages 9 and 12, reside in Sherman, CT.

ARLENE LOWY

Arlene Lowy has attained the level of Field Vice President,  earning a residual income of $36,000-$45,000 in a four-week pay cycle. A single parent, her unfranchise has offered her an incredible vehicle in a home-based business to stay at home and raise her son.  From her days as a special education teacher to financially supporting a research hospital, from growing a massive sales organization to raising her son, she has always had a heart for giving others the most positive outlook possible. Arlene has mentored thousands of others in successfully building their unfranchises toward earning a six-figure income. Our OPC retail system heroine, Arlene's success comes from building relationships and empowering people from all walks of life to believe in themselves and become leaders. Arlene resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

JOE MCNIFF

Joe McNiff has attained the level of Master Coordinator and is the recipient of the 2006 Connecticut’s Outstanding Leader, 2006 Connecticut’s Outstanding website sales, 2002 Connecticut Leadership Council Top Merit Award and the 2003 Connecticut District Fastest Growing Distributor Award. Married with a son and two daughters, Joe and his family reside in Brookfield, CT.

PATTI MORASCO

Patti Morasco and her husband, Jerry, have attained the level of Executive Supervising Coordinators and have been in the business since 1994. Between retailing and the business plan, the Morascos have earned a six-figure income since the first year of their business. They have won multiple Regional Challenges, President's Challenges, Top Retailing Awards, and have consistently requalified for Bronze UFO. Patti, a former realtor, and Jerry, owner of a security company, have two children, ages 3 and 7. The Morascos reside in Newtown, CT.

STEVE PRUDEN

Dr. Steve Pruden has attained the level of Executive Coordinator and has been in the business two years. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College in 1984, Steve recently began his twentieth year in practice with two practices in Flushing, Queens and Roslyn, Nassau County, specializing in sports affiliation with professional athletes in golf, tennis, elite gymnastics, ballet, soccer, and lacrosse.  A guest speaker at the NY District Rally 2003 and the Westchester District Rally 2003, Steve is a featured expert on the health and nutrition line. Steve was selected as 2003 NY District Distributor of the Year.  He resides in Bayside, NY.

NAEEM MUHAMMAD

Naeem Muhammad has attained the level of Professional Coordinator and has been in the business since 2001.  After dedicating twenty years of service to the State of Connecticut's Department of Correction as a correction officer, Naeem has recently retired and is building his unfranchise full time. Bronze UFO and recipient of both the 2002 and 2003 "Rising to the Top" Award at the Northeast Regional Conventions, Naeem also received the Fastest-Growing Distributor in CT award at the 2003 Connecticut District Rally as well as the prestigious 2004 Leadership Award.  In additon, Naeem is a member of the Speakers Bureau and Second Look Coordinator for Avon, CT. Married and father of four children, Naeem and his family  reside in Bloomfield, CT.

GARY ROGERS

Gary Rogers has attained the level of Director and has been in the business for nine years. A former Gold's Gym owner and fitness trainer, Gary is the father of two daughters, ages 15 and 21.  He is a President's Challenge Winner, member of the 2003 Dream Team, a member of the Million Dollar Club, and was selected as the 2003 Northeast Outstanding Leader of the Year. Gary resides in Simsbury, CT.

PAT RUSSO

Pat Russo has attained the level of Master Coordinator and is a committed leader and mentor in the business.  A professional musician for sixteen years, Pat is a multlpe Bronze UFO, winner of two President's Challenges, as well as a two-time recipient of the Top Ten Regional Award. He was also selected as the 2004 Connecticut Distributor of the Year. Pat and his wife, Felicia, reside in Wallingford, CT.

CATHERINE AND MARIO SCALISI

Catherine and Mario Scalisi have attained the level of National Supervising Coordinators and are also past District Coordinators for the Eastern New York district. Catherine, a retired freelance court reporter, and Mario, retired from the corporate world, are devoted to their business full time. The Scalisis are Certified Trainers and multiple President's Challenge winners. Thery were awarded 2004 Certified Trainers of the Year by Corporate and they were awarded the 2001 Unfranchise Owner of the Year Award for New York State.  They are very passionate about helping others overcome the 45-year plan. Parents of three children and two grandchildren, Catherine and Mario reside in Clintondale, NY.

DAVID SCOTT

David Scott has attained the level of Professional  Coordinator and has been in the business since 2002. A member of the investment banking division with Morgan Stanley in New York for the past eighteen years, David and his wife, Michelle, are working together to build their unfranchise. Bronze UFOs, the Scotts were the recipients of the 2002 Attitude, Belief, and Commitment Award for Region 1 as well as 2004 and 2005 top Go Now distributors for CT. With a background in academic publishing, Michelle  was selected as Top Website Retailer in Winter 2003 and is now working their business full time. David, Michelle, and their two sons, ages 14 and 15, reside in Stamford, CT.

ALICIA STANTON

Dr. Alicia Stanton is a physician specializing in gynecology and obstetrics in Enfield, CT. She has been in private practice since 1996. A four-time Time President's Challenge winner and three-time Regional Challenge winner (Region 1), Alicia is a product specialist and  coveted speaker nationwide in the areas of health and nutrition.

LINDA SWANGER

Linda Swanger has attained the level of Master Coordinator and has been in the business for seven years.  A former Advertising Strategic Planner and Hispanic Advertising Research Expert for several top ad agencies in New York, Linda began to look for a better way to utilize her skills and gain control of her time and life. Sick and tired of working for someone else, she opened her unfranchise business part time and has since retired from corporate America to embark on building her future and helping others realize their financial independence. Linda is a Bronze UFO, certified Motives Consultant, pioneering council leader in Manhattan, and former member of the Leadership Council of New Rochelle, Bronx, and White Plains. Linda has been part of a team effort to bring the Unfranchise business system to the NY metro area as well as lower Westchester. She was elected as a Rising Star at the 2001 Regional Rally in Rhode Island and currently serves as Second Look Coordinator for Stamford, CT. Linda resides in Stamford, CT.

LISA LIEBERMAN WANG AND YARDLEY WANG

Lisa Lieberman Wang and Yardley Wang have attained the level of Executive Directors ($25K-36K in a four-week pay cycle) and have been working their business diligently for the past two years.  With backgrounds in corporate sales and computer programming, Lisa and Yardley are committed full time to building their unfranchise. Gold unfranchise owners and  multiple award wiinners, the Wangs are District Coordinators for the New York metro area, certified trainers and internet trainers, and field product specialists. Their awards include the 2003 International Convention Fastest Growing Distributors Award (Region 2), Webcenter Challenge winners, Success Quest winners, multiple President's Challenge winners, NJ 1st Place District Challenge winners, and Mid-Atlantic 1st Place Challenge winners. Lisa and Yardley, parents of one child, reside in West Milford, NJ.

RUSSELL WILLIAMS

Russell Williams has attained the level of National Supervising Coordinator and has been in the business for nine years. Prior to becoming an unfranchise owner full time, Russell was a successful civil engineer, manufacturer of women's accessories, and a consultant in the field of human services planning and administration. Russell is a Northeast Regional Challenge winner as well as a recipient of the Connecticut District Outstanding Trainer Award. Father of a college-age daughter, Russell resides in Norwalk, CT.

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