Prompted by health concerns in her family, Karen began studying Natural Foods and Natural Medicines at the age of 13. Karen studied Traditional Herbalism with Gladys Hadju, an Herbalist from Switzerland in 1994 and has spent 6 years studying Traditional Midwifery and Women’s Health, both academically and in practice. Karen worked the full spectrum of the Natural Products Industry, from an independent health food store, working member in a co-op, to buyer for Whole Foods Market Boston, MA. Karen has been a manufacturer’s representative for 11 years and finds that expanding the Natural Product Industry is her passion.

Phil and his Wife Elaine moved to Maine in 1994 attracted by the quality of life here - the beautiful coast, the warm summers, and the year-round outdoor activities.  They enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, and snow-shoeing and has always practiced organic gardening.  They chip all dead branches in the spring for bark mulch, compost their leaves along with all kitchen scraps - re-cycling it into the vegetable and flower gardens. They are extremely conscious of the ingredients being offered in foods today - and have adjusted their eating habits accordingly (wonder if Karen had anything to do with that)! Phil’s career started in a large engineering firm in their drafting department - moving up to the position of Senior Designer.  At that point, he opened his own Engineering and Design firm in CT.  After 2 years - and due to family health concerns - he returned to his previous employer.  With the closure of the St. Louis, MO manufacturing plant, he moved into Purchasing to re-source all fabricated materials to outside suppliers.  He continued in various Purchasing and Materials positions in CT and OH, finishing this portion of his career with a well known ME manufacturer - as Director of Materials.  I hold degrees in Civil Engineering, Management Science, and Business Administration. His transition from a buyer role to a sales role feels like a natural progression, having a very good understanding of what buyers expect from sales.  He’s thrilled to be part of the Topline Team and we are thrilled to have him!

Jeff has 10 years experience in the Natural Product Industry. He started in the manufacturing and marketing of Vermont Maple syrup for one of the largest producers in the state. Jeff has worked in both inside and outside sales for several organic food companies, as well as a regional sales management position for All Goode organics. Jeff has also had a pivotal role in consulting several start-up companies to success in the marketplace. Jeff lives in beautiful New Hampshire with his wife and 2 children. He is an avid gardener, surfer, snowboarder, hunter/fisherman and all around outdoor enthusiast. Jeff takes pride in working with products, companies, and retailers who are good for the people, and good for the planet!

Gwen is the glue that keep us all together. Gwen comes to Topline from many years in the banking Industry.

Lara is a Jill of many trades. She has over a decade of experience with her hands directly in the soil - growing organic veggies, herbs, and flowers while managing farms from coast to coast. Eventually she managed a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture program) for a non-profit organization with an interesting twist – serving low-income customers while also providing jobs to at-risk teens in the Portland, ME area. More recently Lara has completed an advanced Permaculture (ecological) design certification and has pursued her love of yoga. She teaches yoga through Maine Medical Center and another local studio. She is passionate about herbalism, natural foods cooking, creating with her hands, international travel – and most recently her toddler, Julian. She is proud to be an addition to the Topline team and enjoys learning about wellness and natural foods sales from the other side.

Jamie Lynn Worster is a Doula and a registered Hatha yoga teacher. Jamie grew up in Northern Maine tending the vegetable garden, milking cows and stacking bales of hay at her Grandparent's farm. At a young age, a seed was planted and since she has lived a healthy, organic natural lifestyle. She has a sincere desire to share this passion and her knowledge with others. Jamie loves to play in the outdoors, hiking, skiing, gardening, kayaking and lounging at the beach.

After years of managing the careers of musicians and bands in New York City, Bryna brings her skills to the dreamy coast lines of Maine because let's face it, Maine is the new Brooklyn. After only a few months of doing demo's here herself, her desire to educate the world about health & wellness launched her into our 'Demo & Event Coordinator' position. She has big plans to spread our brands messages around like little wild fires. Oh, and did we mention she's Leah's little sister?

Nancy comes to Topline with a background in both education and the Natural Products Industry. As a child she fell in love with her local natural food store spending her saved money on natural products. After college she moved to California and worked for Wild Oats Markets, opening two stores in Northern California as a Natural Living Manager. In 1998 she decided to return to New England and join the management team at Healthy Living Market in South Burlington, VT. Although she loved her work, the birth of her daughter triggered a desire to pursue a graduate degree in education. For just under 10 years she worked as an Early Childhood Educator. She was the Founding Teacher of the first Waldorf School-owned, early childhood facility in North America – Pine Hill Child Care Center – serving children from 6 weeks old – Kindergarten. She was known as a pioneer in her field, assisting other schools and educators in developing Waldorf Inspired programs. She holds a M.Ed. from Antioch University New England and a Waldorf Teaching Certification, early childhood through eighth grade. She also completed a one year, independent study, as part of this training, with Sophia’s Hearth, in Keene, NH. Her never-ending love for the natural products industry brought her to Topline Marketing in 2011. She is happy to be reunited with her passion for promoting the purest products on the market and partnering with environmentally responsible companies who not only care about creating products that promote health in people but whose business practices are a genuine, positive contribution to the planet.”

Before coming to Topline Marketing, Leslie had spent most of her career in the building & trades industry. While working on a career change as a medical assistant, Leslie soon realized the magnitude of our health epidemic caused by unhealthy eating and lack of physical fitness. Prevention became her new passion.

Leslie takes great pleasure in being a part of making all natural, organic and locally grown foods more readily available to all who seek their tremendous benefits.

Michael has always believed in healthy nutrition and organic foods. He has spent over five years working with organic foods and local farms through managing restaurants in Southern Florida and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Michael helped to bring healthy and organic alternatives to their menus for consumers. He also developed a wide knowledge of organic and biodynamic wines, which he still is very passionate about today. His belief and interest in natural foods grew during his years in management, and has lead him to develop a bigger interest in natural products. It is with this interest he comes to Topline Marketing.

Nina began her path in natural foods early on thanks to her mother who packed her school lunches with whole wheat bread, sprouts and carob bars. That was the beginning of what became a lifelong interest in natural living. She apprenticed and trained as an herbalist in 1998 and has taught classes on making herbal remedies and natural body care products. She graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2001 and since then has been counseling people in nutrition, health and wellness. She brings her passion for healthy food and holistic living to Topline where she can continue to inspire, educate, and empower people to make healthy choices for themselves, their families and the environment.

Peter comes to Topline Marketing from Lori's Natural Foods in Rochester, NY where he worked as the body care buyer and nutrition staff member. Peter has recived his degree in Homeopathic Medicine at a highly acclaimed Homeopathic School in Toronto, Canada.

Jeff Kraus is so happy to be here! After a fortuitous meeting with Peter Richard, Jeff became a part of the Topline family as demo support in early 2010. As a strong advocate for Earth friendly products and animal rights, Jeff found much to love and respect in the Topline stable of brands. With this in mind, Jeff was able to joyfully introduce people to products that have become a part of him over the last decade. After successfully wrapping up his second season as farm manager at Raindance Harvest Beyond Organic Farms, he was able to devote more of himself to Topline Marketing, eventually leading to a position as sales representative in mid 2011. Jeff has lived an interesting life that has had a way of naturally unfolding before him. While attending the State College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Upstate New York, Jeff studied ecology and animal behavior from 2000-2004. There, he earned the honor of conducting independent research studies across Queensland, Australia and later throughout Costa Rica. Amidst these beautiful landscapes, a passion for surfing and wilderness survival was born. Those passions have led him to some of the most beautiful and remote ecosystems across the globe, where he has had the honor to study with indigenous masters of natural crafts. At this moment, he awaits his next adventure. . .

Kei-Chi was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She moved to the big city to pursue her dreams and flex her marketing and sales skills. The mass consumer culture in NYC prompted her passion to promote organic and sustainable living. Her enthusiasm for working with the best wholesome products led her to Topline. She enjoys eating and finding new ways to make delicious and nutritious food. Her inherent desire to educate and learn is apparent in everything she does.  She loves yoga, the intrinsic beauty of flowers, and lives for the beach.

John comes to Topline with years over 40 years experience in Fire Safety Systems, as well as being a member of the Federal Fire Chief’s Association since 1988. Within the last 5 years he became involved in the field of nutrition along with his wife, Mary and began doing demos for various health food products and supplements.  He became part of the new trend of healthier living requirements, healthier foods and food supplements.  He has taken some training in this field and also received certification from a couple of companies. John and Mary are our dynamic duo inspiring and educating all of Long Island to make healthy choices.

Jesse Montgomery Darlington, born in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA, and raised in the historic artist-colony of New Hope, PA on the Delaware River.  Graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Photography.  Lifetime member of the Colonial Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution, and the Welcome Society of PA (descendants of the 17th Century William Penn migration).  Skilled craftsman, general contractor, and woodworker.  Licensed PA Realtor.  Musician.  Advocate for natural and organic foods, growing practices, locavore-ianism, and fair trade business. Jesse comes from a long line of dairy farmers, who owned and operated one of the largest family-owned dairy farms in South Eastern Pennsylvania from the early 19th into the late 20th century. After spending several years in ecologically-progressive towns in Switzerland, France and Colorado, Jesse's interest in organic farming developed into a desire to promote and encourage such practices, and subsequently drove him to join the Topline Team.

Elisheva's journey in the natural products industry and healthy living began over 7 years ago while working in a health food store's wellness department. She discovered a love for educating and inspiring people to become healthy, naturally.  Elisheva was a wellness Buyer for many years and has extensive experience doing independent demos for various natural product brands. Some of her passions and interests include sustainable farming, permaculture, fair trade, holistic living, natural medicine, growing food, photography, flowers, hiking, and foraging for wild edibles. Elisheva is happy to be working with people and products that support the health of the planet as a whole.

Raised in a small herb shop as a child, Megan grew to thrive in the natural foods and health industry.  Self study combined with Massage and Life Coaching schools enhanced Megan's desire to help others achieve their goals, find their path and be well.  From independent health food stores to her four years as a Body Care Buyer for Whole Foods Market, she found that this industry is and always has been her own path.  Megan's marketing success within the music industry lead her to the realization that she could bring these tools and skills to spread the word of natural products while helping quality manufacturers and natural businesses succeed in providing knowledge and healthy, greener products. Megan now comes to Topline Marketing Inc. to provide the perfect concoction of business, passion, caring and fun.