Jerry Felton has served as Melaleuca’s Chief Executive Officer since May 2022, when then-CEO Frank VanderSloot became the company’s Executive Chairman and announced Jerry as his replacement. Before stepping into the role of CEO, Jerry oversaw Melaleuca’s global sales and operations as President of Melaleuca International for four years and Senior Vice President of International for 10 years. Under Jerry’s leadership, Melaleuca saw tremendous international expansion throughout Asia and Europe, and the company experienced a tripling of its international revenues.
Jerry became part of the Melaleuca family in March 2009. The first three years of his time at The Wellness Company was spent as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales. Before Melaleuca, Jerry spent 17 years as an executive for UPS; he finished his career at that company as Vice President of Global Account Sales.
Jerry attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his MBA, and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Jerry is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, which has served him well at Melaleuca; he travels frequently to Taiwan and China to meet with Melaleuca Team Members, customers, and Marketing Executives.
Jerry understands why Melaleuca is a unique company, and his vision for the company’s future is bright and optimistic.
“I’ve learned from experience that for a company to stand the test of time—one that can innovate time and time again, one that can provide value that truly matters, one that can consistently delight its customers—it must hold to values greater than just turning a quick buck. At Melaleuca, we’ve understood this truth from the very beginning. Our journey began with a commitment to values that serve as the compass for every decision we make. We exist to help as many people as possible have a great life. A life filled with health, resources, purpose, fulfillment, meaning, and love.”