2008-10-01 20:55:11 - MonaVie, maker of the premier blend of the Brazilian acai berry, announces today the appointment of Devin D. Thorpe as Chief Financial Officer.

MonaVie (www.monavie.com), maker of the premier blend of the Brazilian acai berry, announces today the appointment of Devin D. Thorpe as Chief Financial Officer.

'We are delighted to add such a strong global finance executive to our team,' says MonaVie Founder and President Dallin Larsen. 'Devin Thorpe's experience in both the financial and banking industries will be invaluable in building upon our strong momentum worldwide.'
Thorpe joins MonaVie having most recently led USTAR's Technology Outreach and Innovation Program and having previously served as the managing director of Thorpe Capital Group, a regional investment bank that he founded in 2000.
Thorpe has executive leadership experience gained from varied corporate finance positions, including serving as treasurer for another direct selling company. He

also served a two-year assignment on the staff of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee in Washington, D.C. Thorpe earned a B.S. degree in Finance from the University of Utah and an MBA from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management.
'It is a thrill to join one of the most outstanding companies in the entire world,' says Thorpe. 'The challenge for a CFO in this environment is to find ways to continue to increase stability and security while accelerating growth worldwide. I'm honored to join the MonaVie team and look forward to being a part of this company's magnificent future.'
About MonaVie LLC
MonaVie LLC is a rapidly growing company that distributes products to markets around the world. Introduced in January 2005, MonaVie develops and markets scientifically formulated, premium quality products, specifically for person-to-person distribution. Developed with a philosophy of Balance-Variety-Moderation, MonaVie brand products deliver phytonutrients and antioxidants to promote and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

For more information about MonaVie brand products or how to join the MonaVie family, call 1-866-217-8455, or visit www.monavie.com.