Myron W. Wentz
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Myron W. Wentz founded USANA Health Sciences, Inc. in 1992, and served as Chief Executive Officer
and still serves as Chairman of the Board
of the company.
degree in biology from North Central College
in Naperville, Illinois, a M.Sc.
degree in microbiology from the University of North Dakota
, and a Ph.D.
degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah
.
In June 2011 North Central College
in Naperville, Illinois, awarded Myron Wentz with an honorary
doctor of science degree (D.Sc) for lifetime achievement in the sciences.
. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health Sciences.
Dr. Wentz founded Sanoviv Medical Institute, S.A. de C.V. ('Sanoviv'), a health and wellness center located near Rosarito, Mexico. Wentz served as Founder and President of Sanoviv from 1999-2010. In spring 2010, Wentz named Elaine Pace as President.
In October 2008, North Central College (of Naperville, Illinois) opened the Wentz Concert Hall, named for Myron Wentz.
and the Fraud Discovery Institute.
This lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on January 3, 2008 by the Utah state court after USANA filed a motion to dismiss and the plaintiff agreed.
in the mid-nineties, and for now claiming citizenship in Saint Kitts and Nevis
. Former USANA CFO, Gilbert Fuller, responded to this criticism by stating Wentz's decision to renounce his US citizenship had nothing to do with the company.
for building the Wentz Medical Centre in Uganda and for supporting CHF's nutritional supplement programs.
http://wentzmedicalcentre.com/
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
and still serves as Chairman of the Board
Chair (official)
The chairman is the highest officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office is typically elected or appointed by the members of the group. The chairman presides over meetings of the assembled group and conducts its business in an...
of the company.
Education
Wentz holds a B.Sc.Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in biology from North Central College
North Central College
North Central College is a leading liberal arts college providing students at different stages of life and from different ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds with comprehensive educational programs.-Academics:...
in Naperville, Illinois, a M.Sc.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in microbiology from the University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...
, and a Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
.
In June 2011 North Central College
North Central College
North Central College is a leading liberal arts college providing students at different stages of life and from different ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds with comprehensive educational programs.-Academics:...
in Naperville, Illinois, awarded Myron Wentz with an honorary
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
doctor of science degree (D.Sc) for lifetime achievement in the sciences.
Professional history
In 1974, Wentz launched Gull Laboratories as a one-man operation, and developed the first commercially available test for diagnosing infection with the Epstein-Barr virusEpstein-Barr virus
The Epstein–Barr virus , also called human herpesvirus 4 , is a virus of the herpes family and is one of the most common viruses in humans. It is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis...
. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health Sciences.
Dr. Wentz founded Sanoviv Medical Institute, S.A. de C.V. ('Sanoviv'), a health and wellness center located near Rosarito, Mexico. Wentz served as Founder and President of Sanoviv from 1999-2010. In spring 2010, Wentz named Elaine Pace as President.
In October 2008, North Central College (of Naperville, Illinois) opened the Wentz Concert Hall, named for Myron Wentz.
Shareholder lawsuit
On April 4, 2007 Wentz was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit being brought against his company, USANA, by company shareholders. The suit alleges that USANA presented materially false and misleading information about the company’s financial situation and business practices. Included in the allegations were that USANA’s business model was unsustainable and amounted to a pyramid scheme. The suit cited several allegations from a report released by Barry MinkowBarry Minkow
Barry Jay Minkow is a former businessman, pastor and convicted felon. While still in high school, he founded ZZZZ Best , which appeared to be an immensely successful carpet-cleaning and restoration company. However, it was actually a front to attract investment for a massive Ponzi scheme...
and the Fraud Discovery Institute.
This lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on January 3, 2008 by the Utah state court after USANA filed a motion to dismiss and the plaintiff agreed.
Citizenship
Wentz has been criticized by detractors for having renounced his American citizenshipUnited States nationality law
Article I, section 8, clause 4 of the United States Constitution expressly gives the United States Congress the power to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. The Immigration and Naturalization Act sets forth the legal requirements for the acquisition of, and divestiture from, citizenship of...
in the mid-nineties, and for now claiming citizenship in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis , located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island nation in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population....
. Former USANA CFO, Gilbert Fuller, responded to this criticism by stating Wentz's decision to renounce his US citizenship had nothing to do with the company.
Books
- Wentz M. "A mouth full of poison". Rosarito Beach, Baja California:Medicis, S.C.;2004.
- Wentz M. "Invisible miracles". Rosarito Beach, Baja California:Medicis, S.C.;2002.
- Wentz M. "The Healthy Home";2010
Scientific papers
- Preobrazhensky S, Malugin A, Wentz M. "Flow cytometric assay for evaluation of the effects of cell density on cytotoxicity and induction of apoptosis". Cytometry 2001;43(3):199-203.
- Mazumder P, Chuang HY, Wentz MW, Wiedbrauk DL. "Latex agglutination test for detection of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii". J Clin Microbiol 1988;26(11):2444-46.
- McNeil C, Ladle JN, Helmick WM, Trentelman E, Wentz MW. "An antiserum to ovarian mucinous cyst fluid with colon cancer specificity". Cancer Res 1969;29(8):1535-40.
- Wentz MW, Scott RA, Vennes JW. "Clostridium botulinum type F: Seasonal inhibition by Bacillus lichenoformis". Science 1967;155(758): 89-90.
Philanthropy
In 2006, Wentz received the Children's Champion Award from Children's Hunger FundChildren's Hunger Fund
Children's Hunger Fund is a Christian non-profit organization founded in 1991 by Dave Phillips. CHF provides resources and training to local churches in the United States and in developing countries to help them meet the needs of impoverished communities...
for building the Wentz Medical Centre in Uganda and for supporting CHF's nutritional supplement programs.
http://wentzmedicalcentre.com/