Jim Emme
Jim Emme, Chief Executive Officer, NOW Health Group
www.nowfoods.com www.npanational.org Jim Emme has been a member of the NOW management team since 1995, initially as chief of operations and then as president of NOW Foods. He was promoted to chief executive officer of NOW Health Group (NHG) in 2014. NHG comprises Puresource, Canada’s leading national distributor and manufacturer of natural health products; The ...
NOW Health Group Announces New Employee Stock Ownership Plan
On Jan. 7, NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) announced its plan to preserve local ownership and further strengthen the company’s prospects by selling a portion of its stock to employees through a new Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is a form of federally regulated retirement plan that is designed to invest primarily in ...
NPA Kicks Off 90th Anniversary
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced the launch of its 90th anniversary celebration, commemorating nine decades of leadership, advocacy and service to consumers and industry stakeholders. Founded in 1936, NPA has played a defining role in shaping the modern natural products marketplace, championing consumer access and serving as a trusted voice in Washington, D.C., ...
NOW Celebrates 55th Anniversary
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) is celebrating 55 years since founder Elwood Richard started the company by reaching new milestones in sustainability and transparency. “I know my father would be pleased that we have continued his commitment to doing what’s right for the environment and our customers, and are constantly raising the bar,” said Dan Richard, vice ...
NOW Staff Promotion and New Hire
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) Director of Quality Katarzyna “Katie” Banaszewski has been promoted to senior director of quality, and Yalda Shokooh, PharmD, PhD, has joined NOW as director of science and nutrition overseeing the nutritional science department. “For many years, NOW has made our quality team a priority, which included recruiting and promoting the best talent ...
NOW Named Elite Winner of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
NOW Foods (Bloomingdale, IL) has been recognized for the 15th consecutive year as one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. This year is NOW’s first time being honored as an Elite Winner in the Employee Achievement and Recognition category. Fourteen Elite Chicago area companies were honored for demonstrating exceptionally innovative human resource ...
Jim Emme, CEO, NOW Health Group, NOW Foods
Jim Emme, CEO NOW Health Group NOW Foods Bloomingdale, IL [email protected] www.nowfoods.com Jim Emme has been a member of the NOW management team since 1995, initially as chief of operations and then as president of NOW Foods. He was promoted to chief executive officer of NOW Health Group (NHG) in 2014. Emme has been a ...
NOW Named a National Best & Brightest Company to Work For
Illinois-based NOW has received one of the top national human resources awards for 2019, and a second honor for employee wellness programs, according to the company. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) selected NOW as one of the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Large Business category. This competition identifies ...
Industry Members Respond to Earth Fare and Lucky’s Market Closures
On Feb. 3, Earth Fare, the North Carolina-based specialty natural and organic grocery store and full-service supermarket, announced that it will begin inventory liquidation sales at all of its stores. All employees have been notified of the impending closure of the company’s stores and corporate office. The company will continue to pursue a sale of ...
NOW Wins a Chicago Top Workplaces Award
NOW has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Chicago Tribune. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage LLC, a provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures multiple aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection, among others. ...
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