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VanderSloot has been criticized by the [[Human Rights Campaign]] for his public opposition to a 1999 [[PBS]] documentary on homosexuality and his wife's $100,000 donation to the [[Proposition 8]] initiative to rescind gay marriage in California.<ref>{{web cite|last=Ring|first=Trudy|url=http://www.advocate.com/politics/2012/03/10/hrc-romney-ditch-antilgbt-finance-chair|title=HRC to Romney: Ditch Anti-LGBT Finance Chair|publisher=Advocate.com|accessdate=May, 2012|date=3/10/2012}}</ref> VanderSloot responded online: “Our company has thousands of gay customers, independent marketing executives, and employees. I believe they feel welcome and valued. I believe that people deserve freedom, respect, and privacy in their own lives.” <ref>{{cite web|title=Response From Frank Vandersloot|url=http://www.frankvanderslootresponse.com/|publisher=Frank Vandersloot}}</ref> |
VanderSloot has been criticized by the [[Human Rights Campaign]] for his public opposition to a 1999 [[PBS]] documentary on homosexuality and his wife's $100,000 donation to the [[Proposition 8]] initiative to rescind gay marriage in California.<ref>{{web cite|last=Ring|first=Trudy|url=http://www.advocate.com/politics/2012/03/10/hrc-romney-ditch-antilgbt-finance-chair|title=HRC to Romney: Ditch Anti-LGBT Finance Chair|publisher=Advocate.com|accessdate=May, 2012|date=3/10/2012}}</ref> VanderSloot responded online: “Our company has thousands of gay customers, independent marketing executives, and employees. I believe they feel welcome and valued. I believe that people deserve freedom, respect, and privacy in their own lives.” <ref>{{cite web|title=Response From Frank Vandersloot|url=http://www.frankvanderslootresponse.com/|publisher=Frank Vandersloot}}</ref> |
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VanderSloot responded to a series on [[Mormon]] [[pedophiles]] working with children as part of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] by purchasing full-page advertisements in the investigating local paper criticizing the coverage and discussing, among other things, the sexual orientation of the journalist breaking the story.<ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Dean|url=http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=100382|title=A Local Newspaper Endures a Stormy Backlash|publisher=Nieman Reports|accessdate=17 May 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:41, 30 May 2012
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Frank L. VanderSloot (born August 14, 1948) is an American entrepreneur, radio network owner, and cattle rancher. He is CEO of Melaleuca, Inc., a consumer multilevel marketing company that sells home goods and health related products using a direct marketing model[1][2], headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho.[3] He also currently serves as one of thirteen national finance co-chairs for the 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaign.[4]
Early life and education
Born to a Dutch immigrant family, VanderSloot grew up on a small farm in rural Idaho. His father worked as a railroad laborer.[citation needed] VanderSloot graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Business Administration.[5]
Career
Prior to Melaleuca, VanderSloot served as a Regional Vice President for Automatic Data Processing (ADP), then later as Vice President for Cox Communications.[6]
Tenure as CEO of Melaleuca
VanderSloot was offered the helm of a startup business (Oil of Melaleuca, Inc.) by Roger and Allen Ball in Idaho Falls, Idaho.[7] Finding that company’s business model untenable, VanderSloot reorganized the original company in September 1985 as Melaleuca, Inc. Melaleuca is a manufacturer and distributor of health products, consumer goods, and cosmetics. The company operates internationally. U.S. operations are centered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Knoxville, Tennessee.[8] Melaleuca was recognized as an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame business in 2000.[9] Gross sales for 2011 were more than one billion dollars.[10] Melaleuca is a member of the United States Direct Selling Association.[11]
Other business ventures
VanderSloot owns Riverbend Ranch, a business he began as a means of teaching his children about the value of hard work. It has grown into one of the largest in the United States for both purebred cattle operations and commercial cattle operations.[12][13] He also owns Fort Ranch Quarter Horses in Promontory, Utah.[14]
VanderSloot owns Riverbend Communications, a group of radio broadcast stations in Eastern Idaho that he purchased from Bonneville Communications in 2006. Riverbend Communications operates KLCE Classy 97, KCVI Kbear 101, 105.5 The Hawk and Newstalk 690/1260.
VanderSloot was one of several people interviewed for The Integrity Advantage, a book on successful business personalities.[15]
Public activity
United States Chamber of Commerce
VanderSloot sits on the board of directors for the United States Chamber of Commerce and is on the Executive Committee for that group.[16] He is an advocate of the free enterprise system and immigration law reform.[citation needed]
Romney Campaign National Finance Co-Chair
VanderSloot serves as a national finance co-chair for the Mitt Romney 2012 presidential campaign. VanderSloot’s companies contributed a total of $1 million to the Restore Our Future political action committee, a group that supports Romney for President.[17]
LGBT issues
VanderSloot has been criticized by the Human Rights Campaign for his public opposition to a 1999 PBS documentary on homosexuality and his wife's $100,000 donation to the Proposition 8 initiative to rescind gay marriage in California.[18] VanderSloot responded online: “Our company has thousands of gay customers, independent marketing executives, and employees. I believe they feel welcome and valued. I believe that people deserve freedom, respect, and privacy in their own lives.” [19]
VanderSloot responded to a series on Mormon pedophiles working with children as part of the Boy Scouts of America by purchasing full-page advertisements in the investigating local paper criticizing the coverage and discussing, among other things, the sexual orientation of the journalist breaking the story.[20]
Philanthropy
VanderSloot created the Melaleuca Foundation in 2001 to help victims of the September 11th attacks. The Melaleuca Foundation has been the primary financial supporter of the Santa Lucia Children's Home in Quito, Ecuador to help orphaned and abused children,[21] and it won the 2007 Salvation Army “Others Award” for helping with relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina.[22] The foundation provided aid to Japan after the 2011 tsunami.[23][failed verification]
Each year since 1992, Melaleuca has organized the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, in Idaho Falls. The event is billed as the largest Independence Day fireworks display west of the Mississippi.[24]
Awards
Awards VanderSloot has received include:
- The Idaho Hometown Hero Award by JRM Foundation for Humanity [25]
- 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year From Idaho Award given by American Solutions for Winning the Future [26]
- He has received a Silver Beaver Award from the Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America [27]
- Member of the Idaho Hall of Fame [6]
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2001 Retail/Consumer Products, Pacific Northwest Region[28]
- 1998 Idaho Business Leader of the Year by Alpha Kappa Psi of Idaho State University [29]
- Distinguished Community Service by the Boy Scouts of America [30]
- Idaho Falls Outstanding Service to Community by the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.[30]
Personal life
VanderSloot and his wife, Belinda, live in Idaho Falls. VanderSloot is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[31] He enjoys outdoor activities and time with his family.[32]
References
- ^ Berman, Phyllis. "Forbes.com If You Believe". Forbes.com.
- ^ Fried, John. "Inc.com Hall of Fame Profile: Frank L. Vandersloot".
- ^ "Melaleuca.info". Melaleuca, Inc.
- ^ Confessore, Nicholas (2012-01-31). "G.O.P. Donors Showing Thirst to Oust Obama in November". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ "Frank Vandersloot". Sandpoint Magazine Online.
- ^ a b "Two Southeast Idahoans Inducted into Idahos Hall of Fame". Business Wire. Retrieved 12 October 2007.
- ^ "Melaleuca Inc". Funding Universe.
- ^ "Get To Know Melaleuca". Melaleuca Inc.
- ^ "Hall of Fame Profile: Frank L. Vandersloot". inc.com. Retrieved 15 October 2004.
- ^ "What Does a Billion Dollars Mean?". Melaleuca Inc. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- ^ http://dsa.org/forms/CompanyFormPublicMembers/view?id=7F3000005B2
- ^ "Ranch maintains family's link to tradition". Capital Press. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ^ "Riverbend Ranch to Host World's 2nd Largest Angus Bull Sale". KPVI News. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ "Fort Ranch". Fort Ranch.
- ^ "The Integrity Advantage: How Taking the High Road Creates a Competitive Advantage in Business". Amazon.com.
- ^ "Frank L. Vandersloot".
- ^ Mencimer, Stephanie. "Pyramid-Like Company Ponies Up $1 Million for Mitt Romney". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Ring, Trudy (3/10/2012). "HRC to Romney: Ditch Anti-LGBT Finance Chair". Advocate.com. Retrieved May, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Response From Frank Vandersloot". Frank Vandersloot.
- ^ Miller, Dean. "A Local Newspaper Endures a Stormy Backlash". Nieman Reports. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ "A Special Cause: The Santa Lucia Children's Home". Melaleuca Inc. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Salvation Army "The Others Award" Recipients, Melaleuca". Melaleuca Inc.
- ^ "Melaleuca Foundation". Melaleuca Inc.
- ^ "Freedom Celebration". Melaleuca.
- ^ "Frank VanderSloot Idaho Hometown Hero Medalist 2011". Idaho Hometown Hero. Retrieved 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Frank VanderSloot - Entrepreneur of the Year". Retrieved 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Scan of award ceremony program" (PDF). Kenny Bowcutt.
- ^ "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award search". Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ^ http://www2.isu.edu/headlines/?p=2329
- ^ a b "Melaleuca Awards". Melaleuca Inc.
- ^ "The Extra Mile - Evacuee family finds friends, new start in Idaho Falls". LDS Church. Retrieved 17 September 2005.
- ^ "Google Profile". Melaleuca.