The Secret to Our World-Class Products

Isagenix® offers only the highest-quality, natural, no-compromise products. Our world-class Research & Development team ensures that the ingredients and products exceed our expectations for quality all the way from development and manufacturing to your doorstep. As part of our commitment to product excellence, Isagenix continues to build its world-class R&D department with the addition of the latest team of experts. Collectively, these five individuals have more than 100 years experience and represent the best in the fields of nutrition, biology, chemistry, food science, food technology, food engineering, product development, quality assurance and international regulations."I’m so thrilled to have such a talented group with such breadth and depth of experience," says Isagenix Chief Science Office Dr. Bill Wheeler. "The addition of these experts to an already world-class team demonstrates the Isagenix commitment to no-compromise products."

Dr. Bill Wheeler, Chief Science Officer

Dr. Wheeler, who once briefed Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan on issues such as nutrition in school lunches and meal etiquette in Japan, oversees both the Scientific Advisory Board and the Technical Advisory Board. He is the senior author of more than 260 scientific publications on nutrition and has helped develop more than 6,200 nutritional products. Dr. Wheeler fine-tuned his expertise on nutrition and performance after years of advising Olympic and professional athletes, and teams. His past clients include the 1996 U.S. Olympic decathlon team; 2002 U.S. Olympic snowboarding team; several NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball teams; NASCAR and the Air Force Academy football team.

Pierre Teissier, Ph.D., Vice President of Product Innovation

Pierre holds a doctoral degree as well as master’s degrees in pastry, bakery, chocolate handling and confectionery. His background involves all aspects of product development, quality assurances and international regulations. He works with Chief Science Officer Dr. Bill Wheeler managing product innovation.

Susie Rockway, Ph.D., C.N.S., Director of Nutritional Sciences

Susie is a no-nonsense nutritional biochemist who oversees ingredient research, finished product research, clinical studies, nutrition science services and product labeling for Isagenix. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from San Diego State University and two degrees from the University of Arizona, including a master’s degree in agricultural and nutritional biochemistry and a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences.

Grady Helms, Director of Strategic Partner Relations

Grady is a graduate of North Carolina State University and holds bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and chemistry. He oversees quality assurance including strategic partner startups.

Dick Pasek, Manager of Product Innovation

Dick is a graduate of Oregon State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in food science. He has a diverse background in food-related industries and works directly with Dr. Teissier on various product formulations.

Jackie De Simone, Manager of Food Technologies

Jackie holds a bachelor’s degree in food technology from the University of Arizona and also a master’s degree in food engineering from the University of Tennessee. Jackie was previously a scientist in the bakery division of Sara Lee Corporation. She works on sensory, flavor systems and formulations for Isagenix.