Andy Fox

CEO/President of NEEDS

Andy@needs.com

Andy Fox spent 20 years in the corrugated packaging industry handling sales, sales management, and general management responsibilities for several Fortune 500 companies. His 2001 marriage to his partner Wendy Meyerson led to a welcome career change that brought Andy into the natural products industry. He has since served as the President/CEO of NEEDS, Inc. while also providing ongoing business consulting guidance to the Natur-Tyme organization on a 24/7 basis! Through Andy’s leadership, the companies’ newest segment, Natural Dispensary, was developed in 2009 and Andy has been the catalyst for the combination of all of the organizations under one roof at 3160 Erie Boulevard East. Andy holds an MBA in Finance and Management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

Favorite Supplement: Designs for Health Vitamin D Supreme

Favorite Snack: Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice

Shelly Dunham

Store Manager

Shelly@natur-tyme.com

Shelly Dunham has been an integral part of Natur-Tyme’s family since she was 18 years old. She graduated from West Genesee High School in 1989 and the following year began working for Natur-Tyme’s sister organization, NEEDS, directly under Wendy Meyerson’s father, Stan. Shortly after she began her employment she moved into the role of Executive Coordinator, and as NEEDS grew from a company of three employees to a company of over 20 employees, Shelly became the Customer Service Manager. For many years, Shelly traveled with Stan to various trade shows across the country as a representative of NEEDS. In 2008, Shelly transferred to Natur-Tyme to become the Store Manager and since then has been devoted to making sure the organization runs smoothly and that our customers receive the world class customer service they have grown to expect from Natur-Tyme.

Favorite Supplement: Natural Factors Suntheanine

Favorite Snack: Field Day Strawberry Multi-Grain Snack Bar

Brittany Conte
Assistant Store Manager

Bconte@natur-tyme.com

Brittany Conte grew up in Worcester, NY on a small dairy farm and went to Worcester Central School. She moved to Syracuse to attend LeMoyne College where she graduated in 2012 with a Bachelors degree in biological sciences. Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors. Brittany started working at Natur-Tyme as a cashier and after a few years moved into the role of Café/Front End Supervisor. Brittany has demonstrated her willingness to learn and has become a valuable member of the Natur-Tyme Family as she takes on Management Team responsibilities.

Favorite supplement: Umcka cold care products

Favorite snack: Skinny Dipped dark chocolate espresso almonds

Ryan

Sam

Kevin

Genoa

Celita

Michelle

Wendy Meyerson

Store Owner

wendy@natur-tyme.com

Wendy Meyerson is the owner of Natur-Tyme, carrying on the legacy of her father Stan Meyerson’s commitment to health and wellness. Wendy is passionate about educating the Central New York community on how to become healthier and happier. She is wholeheartedly committed to empowering individuals to take control of their health. She provides the Central New York community with significant learning experiences through annual health fairs, day-long speaker forums, and informative community events, often times for FREE. For 12 years, Wendy hosted Nutritional Insights, a local radio show broadcast every Sunday on 570 WSYR. On this show, Wendy interviewed everyone from local specialists to internationally-renowned experts like Dr. Andrew Weil and Deepak Chopra.

Wendy and her store have won numerous local and national awards. In 2012, at the 10th Annual WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) Symposium, Wendy Meyerson was presented with the Ann Michel Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her commitment to the Central New York community. Previously in 2008, Wendy was chosen as a winner of the Syracuse Women in Business Award. Her dedication to providing Central New York with unparalleled health information and services led the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce to select Natur-Tyme as the recipient of its 2009 Business of the Year Award for companies with fewer than 50 employees. Additionally, Natur-Tyme has also received national recognition outside of the Upstate NY region. Wholefoods Magazine, the country’s most prestigious health food store trade magazine, named Natur-Tyme the 2011 Retailer of the Year.

Favorite Supplement: Natur-Tyme Magnesium Glycinate

Favorite Snack: Boxford Bakehouse Tierra Trail Mix

Lee

Karen Fisk

Wellness Educator

kfisk@natur-tyme.com

For over 3 decades, Karen Fisk has been with our family businesses assisting customers at Drumlins Pharmacy and our sister company NEEDS prior to her current role at Natur-Tyme. In this time, she has gone above and beyond to educate and assist our customers with all their health and wellness needs! Karen is extremely passionate about her clients' well-being and truly enjoys using her vast knowledge and experience to help them overcome health-related difficulties. She also has extensive formal training in herbal and nutritional therapies. With Karen’s assistance, you can begin the journey to a healthier YOU!

Favorite Supplement: Natur-Tyme's B-Healthy and Brain Balance

Favorite Snack: Just about anything from our Bulk Cooler, especially Chocolate-Covered Ginger!

Erica

Tremel

Front End Supervisor

Lillian

Pamela

Pamela

Alexis

Cerissa

Vitamin Dept. Manager