Rick Merner

Rick Merner has over forty years of professional experience. In 1975, they began their career as the Executive Vice President of National Sanitary Laboratories. In 1988, they became President/Owner of Federal Pharmacal, where they developed a 16-page, four color catalog and a media advertising program with an annual budget of over $300K. In 1992, they founded and became President/Owner of Vend America, a vending company that grew to 750 locations in four states. From 1998 to 1999, Merner was the Director of Sales and Marketing at The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), where they managed the Anti-Aging Conference and started a quarterly medical journal. In 1999, they became Sales Manager at Primedia Business Exhibitions, where they were responsible for all revenue generation from exhibit space, sponsorships, and ad sales for the Anti-Aging Conference. Rick also received the company’s Entrepreneur Award for assisting in the start-up of e-Journal, and achieved revenue reflecting 200% of first year goal. In 2000, Merner co-founded Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), where they served as Executive Director.

Rick Merner holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Carroll University.