Sherri Wear, Lifemax Founder & CEO
Jim Wear, Lifemax Founder
In the fall of 2008, Jim and Sherri Wear launched Lifemax, a company devoted toward changing people’s lives for the better through optimum health and a dynamic business opportunity. The Wears have been together since 1993 and over the years have created and launched a multitude of businesses. Their success in real estate led to an early retirement in 2006. A chance meeting in November 2007 led them to what they now call their destiny Lifemax. The Vision of Lifemax is to change the health and the wealth of the world one person and one bag of Mila® at a time. Jim and Sherri live in Orlando, FL with their son, Logan.
Ryan Reinke, Lifemax Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Reinke comes to Lifemax with an extensive background in public accounting and a wide-range of financial and operational experience in both the healthcare and real estate development industries. Prior to opening his own CPA practice, Mr. Reinke worked for two of the Big 4 international accounting firms, Ernst & Young LLP and Deloitte & Touche LLP. After selling his CPA practice in 2002, Mr. Reinke moved to Orlando, FL and joined Florida Hospital, the largest Medicare provider in the nation, as a Director of Finance. In 2005, Mr. Reinke became Chief Financial Officer of a real estate development company based in Orlando, FL where he worked with Lifemax Founders, Jim and Sherri Wear, a relationship which ultimately led him to Lifemax. Since 2009, Mr. Reinke has been acting as a consultant for various real estate development companies and healthcare organizations throughout Florida. Mr. Reinke holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Union College in Lincoln, NE and a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. Mr. Reinke is a former recipient of the Gold Certificate Award from the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
Jonathan Ducos, Lifemax VP Operations/IT
Jonathan Ducos comes to Lifemax with a background in web development and marketing. Early in his career, he worked for the fastest-growing homebuilder in the nation, Transeastern Homes, and was responsible for co-developing web marketing campaigns that led to over $500 million in sales within a two year period. Later, he held the position of Web Director for Century Marketing International before being promoted to sales after being recognized for his excellent client relations abilities. Jonathan holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Information Technology from the University of Central Florida. He is also the co-founder of Visual Design Network, LLC., a successful web development company specializing in the creation of print and web media.
Amy Sloan, Lifemax VP Administration
Amy Sloan leads the company financial and human resources departments, utilizing her extraordinary ability to efficiently multi-task at the highest level. With strong knowledge of revenue management, Amy has been responsible for budgets ranging from $5 million to $20 million. She has experience in all aspects of financial forecasting, resource allocation, fund management, accounting and control. A Florida State University graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Amy comes to Lifemax with more than thirteen years experience in hospitality administration, operations, and real estate. After college, Amy worked for Interstate Hotels & Resorts for six years, starting at the award winning Saw grass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, working her way up to director of revenue management at the Boca Raton Marriott. Later, Amy held the position of operations manager for the fastest-growing homebuilder in the country, Transeastern Homes. She then served as the director of operations for Century Marketing International. Amy resides in the Central Florida area and is blessed with a wonderful family, amazing friends, and five beautiful nieces and nephews.
Kelly McGruder, Lifemax Food Quality Control Manager
Kelly McGruder comes to Lifemax® bringing over 30 years in food safety and quality control in the food industry. Kelly hails from Louisville, Kentucky, a city in which he has deep roots and much love for the area. While attending the University of Louisville and working his way through college, he discovered an interest and love for the food industry. He began his career with a national restaurant chain quickly moving up through the corporate ranks, and traveling extensively throughout the United States. After becoming National Board Certified in food safety he was responsible for ensuring food safety and quality control, as well as adhering to the local, state, regional, and national guidelines of Health Department Labor Board laws. He began implementing food safety programs, and went on to work with and train company regional vice presidents and area directors throughout the United States as well as management of corporate training teams, opening more than 200 stores in 25 states. He was responsible for overseeing the operations and management teams and 150 team members for each location. Kelly’s background and experience in food safety is a much welcomed addition to Lifemax. He is dedicated to ensuring that Lifemax and Mila® will become and remain a leader in safe food deliverance. Kelly has two sons, Jordan, 21 and Jeremy, 16. His mother, brother, and most of his family still reside in Louisville. He also has a sister in Columbia, SC. Some of Kelly’s various interests are a passion for all University of Louisville sports programs, as well as golf, camping, and wii gaming.
