THREE NEW GREEN SPA NETWORK BOARD MEMBERS SELECTED FROM PRODUCT, MARKETING & CONSULTING INDUSTRIES
Join Six Other Board Members to Help Guide 2011 Breakthroughs in “Greening” of the Spa Industry
Monterey, California, February 16, 2011: Three prominent members of the spa industry – representing the products, marketing/branding and consulting industries -- have joined the board of Green Spa Network (www.greenspanetwork.org ). With combined experience of over 60 years in the industry, they bring a range of expertise to this five year old association of spas, wellness resorts, and spa leaders dedicated to embracing and promoting the natural connections between personal wellbeing, economic sustainability, and the health of the planet.
New board members installed at the last Green Spa Network (GSN) Board of Directors Meeting held at the Spa at Pebble Beach (a GSN member) in Monterey include:
Darren Hickman
President, Szép Élet, exclusive distributors of ilike organic skin care and Purée Spa Organics. Darren is also part owner and Director of Engeenuity, a company developing all natural anti-bacterial and preservation technologies for the water and food industries. www.szepelet.com
Kim Marshall
Owner, The Marshall Plan, a dynamic PR and branding firm established in 1995 in Los Angeles that was the first in the U.S. to specialize in spas. Today TMP’s clients include brand leaders in the areas of lifestyle, hospitality, eco and wellness industries. www.themarshallplan.com
Rianna Riego
Principal/Founder, Global SpaVantage— poised as a primary resource to the spa industry, providing needed leadership for day spas, resort spas, medical spas, wellness centers and resource partners to help manage and grow their businesses. www.globalspavantage.com
These three new Board members will help bring GSN to the next level of growth and member services which include:
• Providing access to a community of spas and resources that are committed to greening and sustainability and are interested in sharing information.
• Offering a Greening Toolkit as a first step to greening a spa’s operations.
• Helping members educate their clients on why they should choose a GSN spa or choose eco friendly products.
• Preferred pricing from vendors aligned with GSN.
• Creating dynamic regional events & annual conferences
• Representing and sharing green spa news with the media.
• Providing access to advisory forums on green design and development; product ingredients and formulations; and other key resources toward a greening process.
• Sharing industry news via monthly newsletter and educational webinars.
The three newly installed board members join six others:
Roberto Arjona (GSN President)
General Manager & CEO, Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort & Spa—founded 1940 by spa visionaries Edmond and Deborah Szekely in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. http://rancholapuerta.com
Jim Chenevey
Co-Owner & CEO, EarthLite & Living Earth Crafts—a leading manufacturer of massage tables, chairs and accessories located in Vista, California. http://www.earthlite.com and http://www.livingearthcrafts.com
Cici Coffee
Founder, Natural Body Spa & Shop with six locations in Atlanta, Georgia. http://www.naturalbody.com
Lara Davidson
Spa Director, The Spa at Pebble Beach and Green Team Director, Pebble Beach Company—the historic resort located in Pebble Beach, California. http://www.pebblebeach.com
Tara Grodjesk
Founder and President, Tara Spa Therapy, Carmel, California.
http://www.taraspa.com
Michael Stusser
(GSN Founding Board Member), Founder, Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, Freestone, California.
http://www.osmosis.com
About GSN
Green Spa Network is the only spa industry resource devoted to bringing greening and sustainability to the health, wellness and beauty community. GSN helps member spas and the industry at large gain visibility as green businesses by connecting professionals and experts, providing a Green Spa Toolkit of sustainable practices, and bringing authentic spa experiences to clients and communities.
Monterey, California, February 16, 2011: Three prominent members of the spa industry – representing the products, marketing/branding and consulting industries -- have joined the board of Green Spa Network (www.greenspanetwork.org ). With combined experience of over 60 years in the industry, they bring a range of expertise to this five year old association of spas, wellness resorts, and spa leaders dedicated to embracing and promoting the natural connections between personal wellbeing, economic sustainability, and the health of the planet.
New board members installed at the last Green Spa Network (GSN) Board of Directors Meeting held at the Spa at Pebble Beach (a GSN member) in Monterey include:
Darren Hickman
President, Szép Élet, exclusive distributors of ilike organic skin care and Purée Spa Organics. Darren is also part owner and Director of Engeenuity, a company developing all natural anti-bacterial and preservation technologies for the water and food industries. www.szepelet.com
Kim Marshall
Owner, The Marshall Plan, a dynamic PR and branding firm established in 1995 in Los Angeles that was the first in the U.S. to specialize in spas. Today TMP’s clients include brand leaders in the areas of lifestyle, hospitality, eco and wellness industries. www.themarshallplan.com
Rianna Riego
Principal/Founder, Global SpaVantage— poised as a primary resource to the spa industry, providing needed leadership for day spas, resort spas, medical spas, wellness centers and resource partners to help manage and grow their businesses. www.globalspavantage.com
These three new Board members will help bring GSN to the next level of growth and member services which include:
• Providing access to a community of spas and resources that are committed to greening and sustainability and are interested in sharing information.
• Offering a Greening Toolkit as a first step to greening a spa’s operations.
• Helping members educate their clients on why they should choose a GSN spa or choose eco friendly products.
• Preferred pricing from vendors aligned with GSN.
• Creating dynamic regional events & annual conferences
• Representing and sharing green spa news with the media.
• Providing access to advisory forums on green design and development; product ingredients and formulations; and other key resources toward a greening process.
• Sharing industry news via monthly newsletter and educational webinars.
The three newly installed board members join six others:
Roberto Arjona (GSN President)
General Manager & CEO, Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort & Spa—founded 1940 by spa visionaries Edmond and Deborah Szekely in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. http://rancholapuerta.com
Jim Chenevey
Co-Owner & CEO, EarthLite & Living Earth Crafts—a leading manufacturer of massage tables, chairs and accessories located in Vista, California. http://www.earthlite.com and http://www.livingearthcrafts.com
Cici Coffee
Founder, Natural Body Spa & Shop with six locations in Atlanta, Georgia. http://www.naturalbody.com
Lara Davidson
Spa Director, The Spa at Pebble Beach and Green Team Director, Pebble Beach Company—the historic resort located in Pebble Beach, California. http://www.pebblebeach.com
Tara Grodjesk
Founder and President, Tara Spa Therapy, Carmel, California.
http://www.taraspa.com
Michael Stusser
(GSN Founding Board Member), Founder, Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, Freestone, California.
http://www.osmosis.com
About GSN
Green Spa Network is the only spa industry resource devoted to bringing greening and sustainability to the health, wellness and beauty community. GSN helps member spas and the industry at large gain visibility as green businesses by connecting professionals and experts, providing a Green Spa Toolkit of sustainable practices, and bringing authentic spa experiences to clients and communities.
posted by The Marshall Plan | 5:18 PM
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