Devon excelled at seeing the “big picture” from a strategic perspective, and identifying solutions to increase or protect the program’s business. He was also quickly and easily able to convert both negative and positive actions and events in the media, regulatory, and other arenas affecting clients and NSF's business into successful strategic opportunities. His primary efforts and results were in creating a short- and long-term strategy for the program that covered everything from education, marketing, communications, government relations, regulatory affairs, and the analysis and continuous improvement of internal programs and policies.
Devon is a highly analytical thinker and conscious thought leader, with proven project and program management skills. He is able to easily influence others both verbally and in written communications, creating cogent and concise arguments in order to make his points. He intrinsically understands businesses from the perspectives of brand management, customer service, administration, and bottom-line productivity, and has the ability and drive to execute as needed. Devon is intelligent, quick, has an incredibly high level of integrity, and above all was and is one of the most competent and reliable people I’ve had the pleasure of working with in my 23 years in management.
- Lisa Thomas, General Manager - Dietary Supplements/Sports Nutrition/Beverage Quality, NSF International (DPCS, LLC Client)
“Beyond successfully managing the various assigned duties for which Devon was responsible, he is also a tactical thinker on whom I could rely to discuss issues from a strategic perspective. He has a strong capacity to generate business ideas and also has practical, entrepreneurial, and businesslike perspectives, and is able to present his concepts and opinions in an effective manner. In my experience, Devon is capable of performing at a high level independently and with little supervision. He is a solid project manager and I relied on him to drive numerous work projects to completion, including those that were regularly scheduled and others that arose opportunistically.”
Devon is a dedicated and driven individual who worked tirelessly to attain success for both AHPA and the IASC. As the ED for the IASC, an organization consisting of approximately 70 manufacturers and brand marketers for an industry valued at around $5bil, Devon’s strategic vision and leadership continues to influence and shape the association’s efforts. It would not be an overstatement to say that he single-handedly brought that organization’s stature to new levels in many practical areas. Devon is a true entrepreneur with what I would consider a “startup mentality”. He is keen minded yet intellectually humble, unafraid to ask questions, and routinely used those and his other skills and attributes to generate new ideas in order to drive business.
- Steven Dentali, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Herbalife International & Board Member (AHPA, IASC)
“Devon is a tireless, efficient worker whose presence at the American Herbal Products Association enabled that organization to elevate the services it provided to its members to a new level. Devon also demonstrated his skills as a leader/organizer in his position as Executive Director with International Aloe Science Council. His service to both associations has been invaluable.”
Devon is a pleasure to work with because of his can do attitude. Simply said, he gets things done.
- Wilson Lau, Board Member, American Herbal Products Association
“Devon is a skilled professional. As Executive Director of the International Aloe Science Council, Devon provided focus and organization while leading projects and meetings. His rational perspective and insights pared with a quick mind and no nonsense approach are the tools of his productive leadership.”