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Melissa Bishop joined [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) with an extensive background in Finance and Accounting. Before accepting the position of CFO, she spent four years as the head of our Global Tax department ensuring that we remain compliant in all our markets and has been a key participant in launching 10 new markets over the past two years. Melissa is a collaborator and out of the box thinker who loves being part of a team and working to find creative solutions to problems.

Melissa received her Masters of Accountancy with an emphasis on Tax from [Brigham Young University](/org/brigham-young-university) and is a Certified Public Accountant. She has 15 years of experience in the direct sales industry, as well as four years of experience working in public accounting for both Arthur Andersen and [KPMG](/org/kpmg). Prior to joining [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc), Melissa worked for another direct sales company as their Chief Financial Officer. She has also served as the past president of the Utah chapter of the American Women’s Society of CPAs.

Growing up, Melissa helped her father with everything from hanging drywall to changing the brakes on her car. Learning these skills allowed her to build trust in herself and her abilities and gave her the confidence she needed to succeed. Outside of work, Melissa is an avid reader and will read anything from sci-fi to fantasy to romance to mysteries. She is very musical and can often be found playing the piano or singing; the latter has led her across the world from San Diego to Budapest to Zagreb. She loves to travel, try new foods, garden, scuba dive, and work on DIY projects.

One of Melissa’s favorite [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) products is Zyng for a burst of natural energy and a quick pick-me-up. At the end of the day, she loves to diffuse a blend of Cedarwood and Lavender for a warm and comforting scent, and never leaves home without a bottle of Peppermint oil paired with a roller top. 

Melissa Bishop

Kelly has been a valued member of the [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) team for more than 15 years, and during this time she has gained invaluable insight into many areas of the business. Kelly joined [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) as a member of the marketing department and was then promoted to executive assistant to the founders, where she also supported various areas of the business.

Her role quickly evolved to that of a trusted advisor, where she has played a key role through many challenges and company growth.
Most of Kelly’s role has taken place behind the scenes, where she has mediated issues, advised, and bridged communication across disciplines to create a cohesive environment.
Kelly continues to be a strategic advisor, trusted voice, and sounding board to the executive team, CEO Mary Young, and Founder Gary Young but now plays a more visible role to the corporate staff and the strategic day-to-day business.
Kelly has a bachelor’s degree in English from [Brigham Young University](/org/brigham-young-university). She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and loves traveling, spending time at the beach, reading, and attending the theatre.

Kelly Case

Mary Young plays an active role in [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc)’s day-to-day business, providing direction to the Executive team and employees. She also plays a vital role in mentoring and empowering members as they share the mission and benefits of [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) with the world.

Mary was introduced to the direct-selling industry in 1985, and within two years she had cultivated and built a successful multimillion-dollar organization. Since the inception of [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc), Mary has combined her expansive knowledge and experience in the direct-selling industry and hands-on approach to help [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) become—and remain—the world leader in essential oils.

Mary is also instrumental in [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc)’s philanthropic endeavors, and she leads global outreach efforts through the D. Gary Young Foundation. She embodies [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc)’s commitment to supporting individuals and communities as they strive to live healthy lifestyles.

Mary Young

Gene Schrecengost joined [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources. His previous experience includes working for prominent companies in multiple industries such as [Cardinal Health](/org/cardinal-health), Emerson Electric, Occidental Chemical, and TriMedx. He has experience working for Fortune 150 enterprises as well as smaller, privately held companies. He graduated with a BA from Brigham Young University and an MBA with an emphasis in HR from the University of Texas at Austin.  

From 2018 to 2019, Gene was the Chief Human Resources Officer at TriMedx, a $1B clinical asset management and clinical engineering firm. During his tenure, he played a critical role in acquiring and integrating the company largest competitor from [Aramark](/org/aramark), effectively doubling the size of the company. He has also been the CHRO at several medium-sized enterprises where he successfully partnered with senior leaders to grow and transform businesses by leveraging the organization’s human capital.  

A quote from Steve Jobs reflects his view on the importance of teamwork: “Great things in business are never done by one person, they’re done by a team of people.” 

Gene is married with four children and two grandchildren. He is a seasoned traveler, loves to learn about history, and enjoys a nice round of golf. He was introduced to [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) by his daughter, who uses the Gentle Baby essential oil to relax her daughter in the evenings. His favorite product is the Valor Roll-on, which he puts on his wrists at the start of every day.  


Gene Schrecengost

As Chief Legal Officer, Brant Bishop brings to [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) decades of experience of practicing law at the highest levels. He graduated from [Brigham Young University](/org/brigham-young-university) in 1993 with a joint master’s/bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and from the Harvard Law School in 1996 with a Juris Doctorate.

After a judicial clerkship with a United States Court of Appeals judge, Brant worked in the Washington, D.C. office of the global law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP for nearly 20 years, leaving as an equity partner in 2016. Brant was then one of the founding partners and the managing partner for a D.C.-based boutique trial litigation firm, then known as Wilkinson Walsh & Eskovitz LLP, from which he retired in 2020.

During almost 25 years of private law practice, Brant represented clients in a variety of industries—including high tech, financial services, private equity, insurance, oil & gas exploration and production, professional sports, automotive, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals—and in a variety of civil cases, including lawsuits involving claims related to state and federal constitutions, international law, antitrust laws, consumer protection laws, private contracts, and state and federal securities statutes, among many others. Brant has represented clients before several government agencies, in many state and federal trial courts around the country, in several federal appeals courts, and in the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Brant is married to his wife of 26 years, and together they have five children. Outside of work, he has served on boards for several tax-exempt charitable organizations and as a volunteer in both church and community organizations. His favorite [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc) products are the Wolfberry Crisp Bar and all the citrus essential oils. 

Brant Bishop

Born in Hawaii with family origins from New Zealand, Tai has lived, worked, and raised his family of six (wife Tanya and 4 children) in five different countries. Tai has spent the last 16 years in Asia where he’s served as a Vice President with Melaleuca and most recently as Young Living’s Regional President of Asia-Pacific since 2016. Both Tai’s life and his career have been defined to an extraordinary degree by his global experience and mindset. With more than 20 years’ experience managing all customer-facing business, sales, marketing, and operational functions in international markets, Tai has made his mark by successfully launching and developing countries across the globe.

As Young Living’s head of international markets and a member of the executive team, Tai’s mission is to elevate the voice of our members at every level, ensuring an experience that matches the unparalleled quality of our products. By building and leading high-performance teams, Tai works to advance Young Living’s world-changing vison, bridging world-class products with the opportunity to transform lives and communities forever.

Tai graduated with a degree in global economics and French from BYU and has earned MBA degrees from both UCLA and the National University of Singapore. Tai and his family currently live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where they are engaged members of the community as well as fitness enthusiasts, gym owners, and weekend rugby coaches and players. Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood and New Zealand Manuka.

Tai Tolman

Prasad Gankanda was born in Sri Lanka. He learned English while attending [Trinity College](/org/trinity-college), a Sri Lankan British boarding school, and began pursuing a pilot’s license while still in high school. At the age of 19, he packed two suitcases and left his home to travel to Logan, Utah, where he earned a degree at [Utah State University](/org/utah-state-university) in mechanical and aerospace engineering. He continues to call Utah home.

Prasad’s thorough understanding of engineering has equipped him to successfully troubleshoot a wide variety of business challenges spanning operations, new market development, and global sales. His signature highly energy translates into high efficiency and productivity throughout his team—a team recognized for producing world-class results. His current team spans the globe at [Young Living](/org/young-living-essential-oils-lc), where he oversees all revenue and sales operations.

Prasad’s go-to products include Valor and Highest Potential essential oil blends.

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