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 10 years and finds that expanding the Natural Product Industry is her passion.

Leah's desire to educate and address health concerns from a holistic perspective started as far back as she can remember. Her parents opened her world to Macrobiotics and Natural Foods as she grew up with a family focused on food and cooking. She pursued her interests by completing a four-year Dietetics degree at the University of Rhode Island along with a Holistic Health Counseling Certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC. Leah has worked in the Industry since 1996. Her background includes Buyer and Assistant Whole Body Team Leader for Whole Foods Market in Providence, RI along with several years managing and buying for a Holistic Health and Education Center in Wakefield, RI. Leah has covered Eastern MA, RI, NYC Metro, Long Island and NJ before moving into the General Manager position in July 2007.

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

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 Vermont 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!

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.

Sharada Kagel has spent her life immersed in the world of natural lifestyle on many levels. At the age of 13 she began her journey into the world of natural foods after tagging along with her brother to the first natural food shop, which was a room and back porch of two little old ladies home, in her hometown. Sharada's strengths are in sales and marketing. For the past nine years she owned and operated a company, Zen & Bhakti, dedicated to the Yoga, Home and Spa industries. She succeeded in bringing her organic and natural products to the highest level marketplaces, yoga centers, and catalogs as well as being featured on the sets of “The Apprentice” for an entire season.

Carol’s first job was helping raise the family’s strawberry crop and selling the produce roadside in her rural hometown in northern Massachusetts. Born and raised in a farming community, she learned at a very young age the importance of natural farming. As a result, she developed a profound love and respect for all things natural. Working on the family farm, raising fruits and vegetables to put on the table, as well as sharing with the community, Carol has come to know and live the farmer’s ethic of endless hard work, high integrity and moral values that come with farming. She comes to us with 20 years experience as an executive of a non-profit organization which helped her define her purpose in helping others achieve happiness by raising the standard of living. She believes that not only educating the public and getting great natural products to them, but by supporting companies that promote fair trade and practice environmentally sound production will forward her purpose of improving lives and the planet.

Karin first became interested in health and natural living at the age of 14 when she decided to become a vegetarian. As a natural progression, she decided to work in a small health food store while completing her undergraduate degree. She stayed with the store for five years, acquiring in-depth knowledge of the Industry ranging from supplements to cosmetics and grocery. She then began her four year career with Whole Foods Market. She started as a buyer and within eight months moved up to Whole Body Assistant Team Leader both in Madison, NJ store and then opening the Union Square store in NYC.

Many years ago when she was a young mother, Mary became interested in good health and nutrition. In the beginning, Mary started cooking good nutritious meals and incorporated vitamins, minerals and herbs into her family’s daily diet. As her children grew - her interest in health and nutrition grew. Mary read many books and did much research, and then realized that a change in career was critical. So in 1995, She left her office position and became a nutritional counselor in the retail health food and vitamin industry. While in this position, Mary had the opportunity to work with very knowledgeable and experienced health professionals. Several years later, Mary went on to become an educator and representative for a number of very reputable manufacturers of natural health products. Mary has a sincere desire and commitment to help and direct people into having a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Elaine a native of Farmington CT attended secondary school at Ethel Walker in Simsbury Ct., where she expanded her appreciation of the outdoors by taking courses in exploratory studies of natural habitats and Environmental science. After graduation, Elaine attended Arizona State University with a focus on Business and Communications. Her leisure time includes climbing canyons, backpack camping and tennis. Elaine's love of the four seasons lead her back to the East Coast landing her in Washington, DC where she continued her studies at Trinity College. She spent 10 plus years utilizing her stellar marketing skills in the Real Estate Industry before joining Topline Marketing Inc. Elaine continues to enjoy the beauty of the Mid Atlantic region and the diversity of It's people.

Nicole was born on the North Shore of Ma and lived in VT for most of her adult life. She studied fine arts at a small college in New Hampshire, where she was given her very first natural skin care product in a Christmas care package. It was a bottle of Peppermint Dr. Bronner's and loved it instantly. After college she fell in love with snowboarding and moved to Southern Vermont which led her to her first job at a small health food store. She moved up to Burlington and started working with Healthy Living in different roles over the years ending up as head buyer of Body Care and Wellness Department Manager. Over the 10 years she worked and learned at Healthy Living, she began her relationship with Topline and her favorite rep Jeff! After relocating back to the Ocean, she crossed paths with Topline again and is now a great rep covering MA and RI Independents. Nicole likes to be outdoors as much as possible, digging in dirt, heading to the beach, snow boarding, surfing, hiking, painting, reading, seeing music, and hanging with my closest friends. She is never bored and always curious.

Jessica came to Topline by way of a simple letter of appreciation to a very special superfood brand from California. Her interest and enthusiasm towards the product led to an interview and finally a position in the Topline family. Based on her prior experience with the healing powers of high quality natural foods and superfoods, Jessica aims to share her passion through education and awareness of Natural Living. Jessica is a certified holistic health counselor and registered Hatha yoga teacher. She resides on the Delaware River in the historic artist-community of New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and maintains an organic fruit and vegetable garden with her family and practices vermicomposting.

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.

A native of Upstate New York, Sarah was drawn to the rugged coastline of Maine for as long as she can remember. Owning a degree in Nutrition, she worked in a clinical setting after graduation, advising Oncology patients and pregnant women. A growing interest in alternative health led to a position as a buyer at an independent retail store in Freeport, Maine for three years, where she learned the ins-and-outs of the natural products industry. Sarah's passion for an environmentally-friendly and sustainable lifestyle fits seamlessly into the Pine Tree State's mantra of the "way life should be." Through her work at Topline, she strives to introduce her clients to the highest quality and purest products that benefit our environment as well as our health.