Management
Jim Rex | President and CEO

Jim brings a unique combination of business expertise to the GHT Leadership Team. He has served more than 30 years as Chief Executive Officer and President, and more than 15 years as Chief Financial Officer for a diverse base of companies, making his approach to business informed, strategic, and highly effective. His installation in these key roles has influenced billion-dollar trends in the healthcare arena and driven enduring changes in national and international market segments over the course of his career. more
Jim has worked with over 150 companies in the areas of strategy, finance, focused problem-solving, and rapid growth management and has a long track record of identifying and implementing profit and revenue-positive solutions even when an executive team or firm feels they have exhausted their resources.
Jim’s passion for excellence in business also extends to the classroom. He has lent his expertise to college students by teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in finance, accounting, strategy, and leadership and has also been retained by organizations throughout North America to teach programs on problem-solving and effective communication techniques. He has been a keynote and resource speaker for international and national organizations at events, including medical conferences, business conferences, industry association meetings, and shareholder and executive meetings, as well as for funding and investment groups and institutions.
Brian Taus | Vice President of Sales

Brian brings over 25 years of marketing and sales experience to the GHT Team, which includes holding senior level positions in the food, functional beverage and wellness industries. more
Shanna Denfeld | Vice President of Customer Service

Shanna’s 15+ years of progressive experience in the nutraceutical industry adds an extraordinarily refined and applicable business skill set to the GHT Team. Her experiential background includes leading Customer Service Teams for global markets, which has garnered her awards for the outstanding results delivered. more
Steve Arman | CFO

Since beginning his career at the Los Angeles office of Arthur Andersen, Steve has worked entirely in the Southern California market for over 25 years. He has extensive experience providing services in numerous industries, including technology, financial, real estate, life sciences, entertainment and manufacturing. more
Ernesto Mejia | Director of QC/QA and R&D

Ernesto’s education, including an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, coupled with his over 30 years experience brings a wealth of dynamic strength as lead scientist to the HSM Team.
morePatricia Meyer | Controller

Patty collaborates with all departments at The GHT Companies. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Accounting and Financial management, over a decade of accounting and finance experience, and experience in both the nutraceutical and manufacturing industries.
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