Its because we put our customers goals before our own. [26] At the age of 16, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and later studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he worked and lived as a cleaner at a laundromat. Frank VanderSloot shows off a stack of medical bills while addressing state legislators about a proposed bill to reform medical debt collections at Melaleuca headquarters in Idaho Falls in October . by Wyoming Livestock Roundup. [79][80] He purchased the company from Bonneville Communications in 2006. [203], In February 2012, VanderSloot Farms purchased a property from the Idaho Falls School District 91 for $121,000. The IRS Form 990 is an annual information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly. Duplicated download links may be due to resubmissions or amendments to an organization's original return. VanderSloot, then sixty-three, arrived at work at 7:30, just like he did . [202] In 2007, VanderSloot's company Melaleuca received the Salvation Army Others Award for helping with relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina. [4] According to Riverbend Ranch general manager David Brown, VanderSloot established its mission as "providing ranchers in the Intermountain West with the best genetics at an affordable price. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. [14][15] He is a significant financial contributor to Republican presidential candidates and Idaho political campaigns. [15], On April 20, 2012, a website operated by Barack Obama's presidential campaign included VanderSloot on a list of eight major donors to Romney's campaign whom it described as having "questionable and troubling records on various issues." These cows consistently bring home good calves and have a higher pregnancy rate. In other words, they are raised in sagebrush in Kilgore, Idaho, and in Dillon, Montana, just like our commercial cattle. There are a lot of good cows in the country, but only a small handful of great cows. Contact Us Frank and Belinda VanderSloot Owners 208.528.6635 (office) 208.528.6636 (fax) Dale Meek Purebred Operations 208.681.9840 dale@riverbendbulls.com Rhett Jacobs General Manager 208.681.9841 rhett@riverbendbulls.com Chris Howell Director of Customer Service 208.681.9821 chris@riverbendbulls.com Andrea Bradley Director of Marketing [11][40][62][65][66] In a paper on multi-level marketing the FTC notes that "Melaleuca fails to disclose that approximately 99% of all participants lose money and therefore get further behind financially because of their participation". 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[14] According to VanderSloot, he raised between $2 million and $5 million for the Romney campaign. We have continuously strived to provide quality genetics and build lasting relationships. We started at the commercial end and soon realized there was a gap that needed to be filled, says Frank. He announced that he had purchased the company and it would be known as Hawaii Meats. The path we were on wasnt going to allow a future without Frank stepping in and helping us get back on track, Farias tells EastIdahoNews.com. Frank L. VanderSloot was born on the 14th August 1948, in Billings, Montana USA, and is an entrepreneur and businessman, who is probably best known for being the founder and the CEO of the wellness company Melaleuca, Inc.. VanderSloot was born on August 14, 1948, to Peter Francis (Frank) VanderSloot (1913-1982) and Margaret May Christensen Sindberg-Woodley VanderSloot (1915-2004). There werent any major suppliers of bulls in this area, at least not the kind of bulls we felt were needed. Having a rancher like him in the state is a real benefit. He then returned to Brigham Young University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing in 1972. Hirsch. This is a game-changer. [104][111][112][113] Ultimately, the audits found no wrongdoing but VanderSloot paid $80,000 to defend himself during the audit process. 208.681.9840 . Instagram. We can birth cows but getting them fed is the issue especially with whats happened to the price of corn over the last 15-20 years, says Scott Enright, the former chairman of Hawaiis Department of Agriculture. Now, the herd is recognized as one of the best in the nation for producing great bulls with superior phenotype as well as stacked superior expected progeny differences (EPDs). Blends Payweight 1682 with the Dam of Herdsires and $5 Million producer Sandpoint 8809 Full Siblings include the $730.000 half interest Power Play 7018 . Today I will tell you about HOW TO CONTACT Frank VanderSloot? [131] After the election, Mitt Romney described the Obama campaign's treatment of VanderSloot as "a very dangerous and troubling development". [68][69][70], In 1993, VanderSloot founded Riverbend Ranch, one of the largest purebred ranches and largest commercial cattle operations in the United States. We keep only the very best replacement heifers and we sell only our very best bulls. [87] In 1999, the facility netted $278 million in sales. The merger created eastern Idaho's largest locally owned construction company. Communication with customers is also important. If we dont get them bought, we are usually the contending bidder. [62][186] On her show of September 28, 2012, Rachel Maddow stated that VanderSloot and his attorneys requested that she remove from Web archives a show in which she reported and commented on his alleged outing of Zuckerman; she said that he also objected when she publicized that request on her show. As far as his land ownership,BoisePublicRadiosays "Though VanderSloots company sells personal care products, he also raises horses and cattle on his 110,448 acres.". 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Riverbend utilizes artificial insemination (AI) as well as an extensive embryo transfer program. Doing Business As: Riverbend Ranch Company Description: Key Principal: Frank Vandersloot See more contacts Industry: Beef cattle feedlots , Wheat , Feeder crops Printer Friendly View Address: 2880 N 55TH W Idaho Falls, ID, 83402-5384 United States Phone: Employees (this site): Actual Employees (all sites): Actual Revenue: Modelled Year Started: [84] In response, VanderSloot bought a $1 million interest in the plant, and an investment company assumed control, but the operation closed anyway within six months. Farias met VanderSloot years ago when the Idaho businessman needed to rent some corrals. We needed a lot of help cleaning up the financials and he was up to the challenge.. We partner with our customers to make sure they always get top dollar for their cattle. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Melaleuca, Inc. [2] [3] His other business interests include the Riverbend Ranch [4] [5] and Riverbend Communications. Frank says by utilizing their own genetics in the commercial herd, they get to see, firsthand, which bulls are doing what. Riverbend Ranch. Honolulu Meat is owned by billionaire Frank VanderSloot, who said the name was picked by one of the 120 ranches that sell their meat under the "Kua Aina Ranches" brand. [201] In 2005, VanderSloot flew to Baton Rouge to deliver supplies to shelters after Hurricane Katrina and helped three displaced families with transportation issues. Melaleuca operates internationally, with U.S. operations centered in Idaho Falls, Idaho,[43][44] and Knoxville, Tennessee. Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot on investigation This is a rush transcript from "Your World," May 11, 2012. But it was never wallet size that motivated him. He is the founder of Melaleuca, Inc and serving as the chief executive officer of it. "[139][138][140][141], Vandersloot was the primary financial supporter of United Families Idaho Action Fund, a PAC that supported a successful anti-same-sex marriage constitutional amendment (House Joint Resolution 2) in Idaho 2006. Think about it! The contributions included a $35,000 donation to Roark's Republican opponent, Lawrence Wasden, and a $16,500 donation to Concerned Citizens for Family Values, an organization run by VanderSloot, to pay for attack ads against Roark in Eastern Idaho. Frank Vandersloot, President and Chief E at R M Barry'S Publications. [1] In 2017, Forbes listed VanderSloot as the richest person in Idaho and the 302nd wealthiest American with a net worth of $2.7 billion. [134], In June 2015, VanderSloot and his wife gave $50,000 to a political action committee (Conservative Solutions PAC) funding Florida senator Marco Rubio's campaign as the Republican Party nominee for the 2016 presidential election. Vandersloot owns Valley House, the storied 102 acre estate in Kealia. "[2] The company has large international operations, and 25 percent of its revenue comes from Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. VanderSloot says he always wanted to have a private life but he has become one of the public figures in Idaho so his family and his opinions are often in the spotlight. Theres another 930-acre adjacent parcel that is still owned by Southern California investment firm founder and chairman Peter Nolan, who through his Kealia Properties LLC company, sold the 1,075 acres to VanderSloot. According to the World Population Reviewwebsite, "The Holding Family is the largest landowner in Idaho, with over 400,000 acres including the Sun Valley Ski Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. Nate Eatonnate.eaton@eastidahonews.com208-535-8304. The way it was set up, there was nowhere to go.. VanderSloot was born on August 14, 1948, to Peter Francis (Frank) VanderSloot (1913-1982) and Margaret May Christensen Sindberg-Woodley VanderSloot (1915-2004). Facebook KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Now VanderSloot, CEO of Melaleuca, The Wellness Company (www.melaleuca.com) is the Gem State's richest resident, according to Forbes (www.forbes.com). Honoring 35+ Years of Excellence VanderSloot also serves on the board of directors and executive board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce . If a customer calls us up and says a bull has been injured, we will either replace the bull or give a credit toward another bull, says Frank. [206] In 2001, he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the U.S. Northwestern region. Video featuring Riverbend Ranch. [215][216], VanderSloot resides in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his wife, Belinda VanderSloot (ne Boyack),[217] whom he married in 1995. Feedlots have learned how to use EPDs and have discovered Riverbend genetics. He not only bought the entire operation on the island of Oahu, but paid $1.5 million to the ranchers and several others who were owed . The former sugar cane land was once supposed to be developed as part of the Kealanani development into homes with requirements for homeowners to use their properties for agricultural uses. Honolulu Meat is owned by billionaire Frank VanderSloot, who said the name was picked by one of the 120 ranches that sell their meat under the Kua Aina Ranches brand. [61] In 1992, Melaleuca signed a consent decree with the states of Michigan and Idaho agreeing to "not engage in the marketing and promotion of an illegal pyramid. Frank VanderSloot is the CEO of Melaleuca, an online wellness and nutrition retail club headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Not only that, meat processing plants were closing across Hawaii. [200] The Melaleuca Foundation has been a financial contributor to the Santa Lucia Children's Home (Hogar Santa Lucia), an orphanage in Quito, Ecuador. [110] VanderSloot said that the timing of the audits was curious and questionable, claiming that he received notice of the IRS audit two months after he was "singled out by the Obama campaign." Frank Leonard VanderSloot[1] (born August 14, 1948) is an American entrepreneur, radio network owner, rancher, and political campaign financier. He announced that he had purchased the company and it would be. [25]:60[56]. VanderSloot landed 98th on the list with just over 158,000 acres. Riverbend Ranch is also breeding for cattle moderate in both mature size and milk production and do well in a harsh environment. Their passionate plea was effective. Frank VanderSloot grew up a poor kid in rural Idaho. I came across an article the other day about the largest land owners in the United States. [100] He also served as a finance co-chair for Romney's 2012 presidential campaign. [160], In 2006, VanderSloot and his wife, Belinda, donated nearly $16,000 through the PAC Citizens for Truth and Justice, and via direct payments for ads opposing the reelection of Idaho 7th District Court Judge James Herndon, a Democrat, in a three-way race against challengers Darren Simpson and DaLon Esplin. 2016 Certified Angus Seedstock Producer of the year. The two men became friends and VanderSloot quickly learned how tough the cattle industry is on the islands. A website called World Population Review has pretty up to date information and stats on land owners around the world. We guarantee 100 percent satisfaction on any animal we sell, no questions asked and totally insure the health of the bull for the first breeding season. [29] Together they have fourteen children:[29] six from Frank VanderSloot's two prior marriages, and eight from Belinda VanderSloot's first marriage. VanderSloot was born on August 14, 1948, in Billings, Montana, and lived in Cocolalla, Idaho, where the family lived on a ranch. Read the IRS instructions for 990 forms.. [135] In November 2015, VanderSloot announced that he supported Rubio for president and that he planned to host fundraisers and bundle contributions on Rubio's behalf. 208.528.6635 (office) 208.528.6636 (fax) Dale Meek Purebred Operations . Riverbend Ranch Featured on American Rancher. YouTube [108], In July 2012, VanderSloot said he was the subject of two new federal audits, one by the Internal Revenue Service and the other by the U.S. Department of Labor. [197][198][199], In 2003, VanderSloot founded the Melaleuca Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. [155][156] The ads alleged that if Silak were re-elected, same-sex marriage and "partial-birth abortion" could have become legal in Idaho. [2][8] According to Dan Popkey of the Idaho Statesman, the company's value had grown to between $3.2 billion and $3.9 billion by 2011, and VanderSloot's net worth was estimated at more than $1 billion. 97-NSV-08) to Frank VanderSloot, CEO Melaleuca, Inc", "Melaleuca Replenex halt cartilage degeneration claim draws FDA warning letter", "FTC again warns multi-level marketers about unproven health and earnings claims", "Warning Regarding Earnings Claims Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)", "FTC Warns 16 Multi-Level Marketing Companies About Coronavirus Fraud", "Dedicated to the Beef Industry Riverbend Ranch", "Statement of Conversion Natural Guardian Limited Partnership", "Bingham County Judge Stalls Wind Project Idaho Business Review", "New Jersey Firm Buys Blackfoot, Idaho, Cheese Factory", "Controversial donor praised by dairymen. Frank L. VanderSloot is CEO of Melaleuca, Inc. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. ", "Marissa Bodnar, "VanderSloot Responds to Allegations of Threatening Media," KIFI Local News 8, posted February 21, 2012; updated March 1, 2012, screen 1", "Responsible Journalism or Misleading Propaganda? [29][53][207] He was inducted into the Idaho Hall of Fame in 2007[208][209] and received the Idaho Hometown Hero medal in 2011. The Weekly News Source for Wyoming's Ranchers, Farmers and AgriBusiness Community, October 3rd, 2020 This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. [7][8], In 1993, VanderSloot served on the Taxation Task Force of the White House Conference on Small Business. Attorneys for the 47-year-old Haleiwa burger joint filed a lawsuit against Honolulu Meat Company claiming trademark infringement and unfair competition. ", "Company Files Suit Against Roark," Associated Press in, "Kempthorne Defends Use of Interest-Free Loan," Associated Press in, "Herndon, Simpson in lead for runoff Unofficial results show Esplin trailing in three-way race for 7th District judge", "Simpson asked to step down from case A former Melaleuca employee believes he won't get a fair trial in front of the judge", "Groups must pay $1,900 fines for illegal campaigns", "Ads attacking judicial candidate violated state disclosure law, official says", "Idaho Citizens for Justice: Campaign Financial Disclosure Report", "Citizens for Commonsense Solutions: Campaign Financial Disclosure Report", "HRC to Romney: Ditch Anti-LGBT Finance Chair", "Proposition 8: Who gave in the gay marriage battle? Two weeks ago, VanderSloot held a special dinner in Hawaii for all Kunoa Cattle Company ranchers to pay them their past-due checks. That means if your bull dies, breaks a leg, comes up lame, or loses his libido, we will replace him immediately or you can choose to get a full credit of his purchase price in our next years sale. Melaleuca sells them direct from the factory to . We not only offer the famous Riverbend 100% satisfaction guarantee, your Riverbend bulls also come with a full insurance premium through the bulls first breeding season. In 1993, two dairymen showed up at Melaleuca unannounced and informed VanderSloot that Kraft was closing the last cheese factory in the area. [204] Inaugurated in August 2013,[204] the charter school is modeled after the North Valley Academy in Gooding, Idaho, and bases its curriculum on the Core Knowledge Program established by E.D. Its not that easy to put up a slaughterhouse and takes years of planning and permitting, Enright says. It's not one of the famous castle homes in the Treasure Valley, but it's pretty darn close to being royalty! [9][10], VanderSloot served as a national finance co-chair for Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012. The ranch also runs 3,500 to 5,000 commercial cows and feeds about 11,000 head each year. VanderSloot has long been active in the Mormon Church, and he was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts. VanderSloots Idaho Falls-based Riverbend Ranch has 500 cows in Kauai cattle with some of the top genetics in the world. 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All are from Mexico and have worked on the VanderSloot ranchwhich employs about 20 peoplefor five years . "[11][14][40][62][63][64] In 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent Melaleuca a warning letter for "false and misleading" claims about two of its supplements. [55] In Idaho Falls, Melaleuca has a local workforce of about 2,000 employees. Over the last ten years, we have put millions back in the pockets of our customers. VanderSloot, who has a net worth of $3.1 billion, according to Forbes, also recently made headlines when he stepped in to save the operations of Oahu's only slaughterhouse by purchasing it and keeping it afloat. It took us 10 years, searching for the best females, before we felt we had what we wanted. The family lived in Sheridan, Wyoming and Hardin, Montana before moving in 1949 to Cocolalla, Idaho, where they lived on a ranch. Frank VanderSloot, the billionaire founder of an Idaho-based direct marketing company that sells nutritional supplements, has purchased a historic 102-acre estate in Hawaii on the island of. [22] The family lived in Sheridan, Wyoming and Hardin, Montana before moving in 1949 to Cocolalla, Idaho, where they lived on a ranch. That is why he has donated more than $2 million to Republican candidates this year, according to opensecrets.org, which estimates total US election spending this cycle at a stunning $11 billion. He took out full-page adsin the. In addition, the operation runs a 4,000-head grow yard in Dillon, Mont. Riverbend Ranch Featured on "A Story of a Steak" Blue Ribbon Angus Beef. ( I consent to receive communications and agree to, Infamous Coco Palms Kauai | Why It Just Wont End, Within 48-Hours, 3 Alaska Air Hawaii Flights Divert Over Pacific, $700 Fare Change On No-Change-Fee $100 Hawaii Airfare, Classless Southwest Hawaii Review SJC to LIH: Quirky, Unique, Nickle-And-Dimed To Death | Hawaii Visitors Reeling. The cows run on eight ranches in five states Idaho, Utah, Texas, Montana and Hawaii. We have good managers and cowboys. In 2016, he purchased the historic 102-acre Valley House estate in Kealia for $14.3 million. "[3] However, according to the US Federal Trade Commission study on multi-level marketing companies, fewer than 0.29% of Melaleuca distributors make any profit and more than 99% of distributors lost money. The goal is to create lines producing cattle with balanced traits while excelling in areas where a customer wants to focus, explains Frank.