David Schmidt

Founder & CEO

David is the inventor of LifeWave technology and founder and CEO of LifeWave.

David’s experience in business and product development spans over 30 years and includes a formal education in Management Information Systems and Biology at Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. David then went on to pursue several entrepreneurial endeavors and, as a result, owned successful companies involved in manufacturing and product development. One of these companies, Advanced Applications Group, is a research and development center that specialized in energy-production technologies for both military and commercial applications. During his time with AAG, David developed new methods for producing hydrogen and oxygen, designed and prototyped multi-fueled, bladeless-turbine power generation systems, and constructed metal-combustion rocket engines.

As a result of his innovations, David was presented with an honorary doctorate by Dr. Alexander Marinaccio of the International Hall of Fame of Inventors. In addition, as a result of work performed in the design of emergency oxygen systems for General Dynamics and the U.S. Navy, David was invited to participate in the Navy’s next generation mini-sub program.

The LifeWave Technology was born out of three years of intense research by David into the concept of being able to naturally increase energy and stamina through elevation of fat burning, utilizing wireless communication to the human body via phototherapy. The LifeWave Technology is now available to the public. David has committed the past 15 years into making this opportunity a reality.

Globally, David is the holder of 130 issued patents, with many more being written. More than seventy of those issued patents are in the field of regenerative science and technology. One of his inventions, the Double Helix Conductor, produces a novel blend of electromagnetic and non-electromagnetic fields to improve the speed of wound healing that rivals that of stem-cell injections. This led to David realizing that phototherapy can be a means by which a person’s own stem cells can be activated into a more youthful state as opposed to requiring an injection of expensive and potentially dangerous stem cells . Hence, after ten years of study, the X39® patch was born.

Since the inception of LifeWave in 2002, David has overseen global operations of the company and has accelerated expansion into approximately one-hundred countries, with offices presently in the United States, Ireland, Japan and Taiwan -- with warehouse and distribution facilities throughout the world . LifeWave has been a multiple recipient of Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies.

Jules Rudick

Executive Vice President

Jules Rudick has an extensive, 30-year international business career having lived and worked in Hong Kong and Taiwan for more than 25 years. From 1982 – 2005 he owned and operated Rudick International Ltd. in Hong Kong. Additionally, Jules has set up and operated numerous joint ventures in Hong Kong, China and the United Kingdom, acting as director for many of these private companies.

Over the course of his career, Jules has developed extensive business relationships and contacts throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. From 2005 until joining LifeWave as the Vice President of Planning & Strategy in January of 2009, Jules worked as a business consultant for small and medium-sized businesses in need of business expertise and private equity funding.

Jules holds a master's degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese and is an Associate of the Institute for Independent Business.

Joseph A. DePanfilis

Chief Financial Officer

A leader in Finance and Operations management for more than 25 years, Joseph DePanfilis comes to LifeWave after serving as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operation Officer and Director of Finance for privately held, publicly traded, and private equity-held companies.

He has experience in diverse areas of industry finance, including high-tech auto manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, telecommunications and consumer products. Joseph has also directed financial management of foreign operations, served in accounting capacities, as well as played a key role in business start-ups and turnarounds. In his career he has garnered a strong reputation for improving operations and impacting business growth through such measures as strong and resourceful finance management, and productivity/efficiency improvements.

Joseph holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting from Johnson and Wales University, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Colman Dillon

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operations Officer at Lifewave, Colman Dillon is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations and plays an integral role in strategic planning.

Colman brings a rich background in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

His 28 years of experience include management positions at leading companies in this space such as Johnson and Johnson, Henkel and Johnson Matthey Pharmaceuticals.

Prior to joining in April 2010, Colman served as General Manager of a number of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites where he was responsible for product registration and sales on a global scale. His experience demonstrates that he is a proven leader and manager who is able to integrate the goals of multiple departments in order to drive overall business.

Meredith Berkich

President of LifeWave

With close to 30 years of experience in the Direct Selling sector, both as a field leader and corporate executive. Meredith brings a unique perspective of success to the LifeWave team. As Global SVP of Sales, Meredith will provide a new level of leadership and collaboration to benefit our valued Brand Partners, Preferred Customers, and Retail Customers.

In Meredith's role, she will be responsible to develop and help implement sales and business strategies building on LifeWave's accelerated growth trajectory. We are thrilled to have her join us in working towards our shared goal of reaching a billion homes and beyond.

Before joining LifeWave, Meredith served in executive positions including the role of President at Immunotec, Viridian Energy, and Jeunesse Global, driving explosive growth to over $1B in annual revenue.

Jeff Hildebrandt

Global Vice President of Marketing

Jeff is a consumer goods product veteran with 13+ years of progressive experience in product management, marketing, strategy development, project planning and execution, process development, and branding in health and wellness and personal care companies.

He is a 15+ year veteran of network marketing with a successful track record of building and leading world-class teams and has worked for multiple $500M+ companies. He has a passion for this industry because he has seen it bless so many people – both in product and opportunity.

Chris Samudio

Director of Sales Operations

Chris Samudio joins LifeWave as our Director of Sales Operations. Chris graduated from Western Governor's University with a B.A. in Special Education. He is bilingual in Spanish and English and had the opportunity to work and live Venezuela for 18 months.

His robust operations experience spans the globe, including Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, South Africa, Taiwan, and Japan, with a focus on Latin America.

As a critical player in on-the-ground operations set-up, Chris has also driven the establishment of KPIs, standardized processes, and centralized training.

Chris will lead a high impact; global sales operations team that focuses on optimizing sales efficiency by refining sales processes, forecasting, creating & documenting details of all aspects of key performance metrics, and creating and driving exceptional customer experience.

Currently Chris lives in Utah with his wife and six, yes you read that right, SIX children. When he's not working or at home with his family, Chris can be found Jeeping, playing guitar, or riding his Harley.

His high energy and depth of knowledge make him a welcome addition to the LifeWave leadership team.

Dr. Edward Choo, South East Asia

LifeWave Southeast Asia, Vice President

Working closely with our country mangers in Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Dr. Choo is focused on sales and marketing for the region and will be developing strategic plans for current and future markets as expansion continues unbated. Dr. Choo will be working out of our Kuala Lumpur office.

To this new role, Dr. Choo brings over 30 years of rich experience. His past working roles include Chief Executive Officer for Vitalife Sciences Asia, Group Vice President at Elken Global, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at BlueScope Steel Asia, and Head of Marketing for McDonald’s Corporation Malaysia. He has a PhD from University College of Dublin - UCD, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science from UPM Malaysia.

Claudia Harteneck

Vice President of European Sales

Claudia comes to LifeWave with over 20 years of leadership experience in the MLM/Direct Sales industry. She has worked for large and established companies such as Herbalife, and has also supported the market launch of several companies in countries like Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in International Hospitality Management and as a result of her extensive career, she is well versed in Customer Services, Sales, Marketing, Country Management, Strategy and Compliance. She is fluent in German, Spanish, English and French and has proven her ability to deliver value in a complex and evolving business environment. She loves engaging with brand partners, supporting their business and personal growth and helping them make a difference.

With her international experience, her leadership and passion, Claudia marks an exciting chapter for LifeWave Europe.

Manabu Takashima, Japan

LifeWave Japan, Country Manager

Manabu Takashima has 21 years of experience in major network marketing companies such as Herbalife, Shaklee, LifeVantage, and Young Living.

Guided by David Schmidt’s vision of “sharing products that promote health, wellness, beauty, and longevity with people all over the world,” Manabu participates in seminars across Japan. His decades of experience and achievements at well-known network marketing companies affirm his sense that there are endless possibilities at LifeWave. Manabu is guided by the principles of service, care, education, empathy, and empowerment; he loves to see LifeWave members smile and aims to make LifeWave a place where each member can shine.

“When you first learn about LifeWave, you are surely at a crossroads. At this moment in time the company is riding a wave of global growth from the advent of X39®. # Ride this wave with us; you will feel great and see life from a revelatory vantage point.”

KC How, Malaysia

LifeWave Malaysia, Country Manager

Manager Mr. KC How comes to LifeWave with 20 years of leadership experience at global juggernauts such as L’Oreal and Johnson & Johnson, as well as several large direct-selling companies, including Amway and Saladmaster.

Over his extensive career, Mr. How has developed a reputation for driving market growth and profitability. He was responsible for opening CMN International in Malaysia and later, at Saladmaster Inc, Mr. How was named one of the company’s top 3 Sales Directors worldwide.

With his experience and passion, Mr. How leads LifeWave Malaysia as they write an exciting and promising chapter in the LifeWave story.

Dang Gilera-Davis, Philippines

LifeWave Philippines, General Manager

Over 23 years Dang Gilera-Davis has honed her expertise in sales and marketing, as well as business building and corporate management, in the fields of pediatric nutritionals and network marketing. An inspiring and conscientious leader, she has a strong background in team development, high-impact brand partner events, trainings, recognition, and promotions. She is known for her ability to positively impact sales while driving customer satisfaction. Her successful career includes her contributions as Head of Sales and Business Development at Herbalife Nutrition Philippines and as Country Manager at Sunrider Philippines.

Dang is a dedicated and focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Her years of experience in the direct selling, healthcare and consumer industries has inspired her to utilize and share the best-practices that she has learned along the way. She is dedicated to supporting and mentoring her LifeWave Philippines' leaders and brand partners, and her goal is to provide the highest level of service support to ensure a sustainable LifeWave business for the Philippine market.

Makoto Sato, Japan

LifeWave Japan, Sales Manager

Makoto offers over 25 years of sales experience, and more than 18 years of MLM expertise. Specifically, he developed sales and customer service departments to support rank advancements, sales growth, and new enrollments. He also brings the specialized skill set of in-field compliance training.

Nothing motivates Makoto more than the success of the members he works with. He delights in watching hard-working individuals move up the ranks by making meaningful connections and fostering growth up and down an organization. Makato believes that when we help each other grow, we will inevitably reach out personal goals.

Gerrit Johnson

LifeWave North America, Country Manager

Gerrit Johnson, our North America Sales Manager comes to us with extensive experience with over 25 years in network marketing, having worked for some very large brands. Gerrit has honed his expertise in field development and leadership and even spent over 12 years in Australia as a General Manager.

“When I first became familiar with concept of Network Marketing, I fell in love with it. I knew I had found a way to serve others and help them become the best versions of themselves. I love working with field leaders to help drive growth in their businesses, which ultimately means we are changing the lives of thousands of people.”

Gerrit graduated from Utah State University with his MBA that has helped with his many roles in sales, marketing, operations and finance. Two of the markets Gerrit was responsible for experienced hyper growth and helped the multiple companies expand into 11 markets.

Gerrit is married with five children and has a passion for personal development. When he is not working, he is enjoys reading, the outdoors in hiking, camping, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Scarlett Su, Taiwan

LifeWave Taiwan, Country Manager

Scarlett has over 25 years being as Sales Director of the top and famous international direct selling company, as well as expanded her career path to support Greater China region includes Hong Kong. She has excellent expertise in customer management, business development and transformation drive.

In addition, she has diverse experience in driving distributor’s business behaviour and lead to positive business results with powerful training and incentive tools. She has valuable market sensitive; she modernized the marketing initiatives successfully and enhanced young leadership growth solution.

We believe Scarlett Su will demonstrate her strong leadership and bring full vitality and expectation to the company and the field.

Supraporn Pao, Thailand

LifeWave Thailand, Country Manager

Supraporn SC Pao has joined LifeWave Thailand in 2021, she has over 20 years of leadership experience working as Thailand’s Managing Director for two of the Top 5 Direct Selling company in the world. She is a hand-on leader who has broad experience in leading sales and financial driven organizations. She was also a recipient of numerous sales achievements awards throughout her career and her proudest recognition was the Togetherness, Spirit and Passion Award, an award given to individual who worked for the well-being of the community

Supraporn is a compassionate leader who loves working with people and for people. She believes that direct selling model is a great opportunity given to everyone who want to achieve their dream and live a better life and she is dedicated to transferring knowledge and providing supports to LifeWave’s brand partners to achieve their goals.

Supraporn is married with 2 adult children and 2 bichons, she is a runner, a salsa dancer and also a certified Cordon Blue chef who loves cooking for her family.