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Why choose SolutionX?

 

Because when distributors succeed, we all do.

Innovation, quality and service continues to propel everyone at Solution X. Our goal is to not only provide tools but be the first to develop the best Internet business solutions.

One of the most unique qualifications of the Solution X team is its directly relevant experience in the industry of Network Marketing and Direct Sales. The core Solution X team, led by CEO Rodger Smith, has 100+ years of experience as distributors, vendors and/or corporate employees in the industry. Because we have done both the corporate and distributor-side of this industry ourselves, we understand your mindset and your distributor’s needs.

It's one thing to provide a service. It's another to know the services and tools companies and distributors actually want. Solution X understands the unique industry and culture that encompasses network marketing. This is a perspective that is hard to come by when considering other Internet software and application vendors.

 

Rodger Smith

CEO

Rodger Smith is an online sales and marketing expert with a track record of successes at Nu Skin, Ancestry.com, Novell, SportsNuts and Integracore. In 2002, he co-founded MyMangosteen.com, a website system that reinvented marketing for direct sales businesses. He is a former distributor in XanGo where he built a downline organization of over 50,000 people. As co-founder of Solution X, Rodger has consulted with top distributors and companies, including each one of our valued clients, on every aspect of MLM and marketing. Visit Rodger at: www.rodgersmith.com

Scott Shields

President

Scott serves as an officer and director of the company. With over a decade of Network Marketing experience, he also contributes valuable expertise in corporate management, law, and finance. He holds a business degree and a Juris Doctorate degree. He served as the managing attorney of a Fortune 500 company for 4 years. He served as the managing partner of a highly successful law firm for over 15 years. Scott and his high school sweetheart Dorene have been married for 29 years and they are the proud parents of eight children.

Jared Riley

VP Development

As VP of Development, Jared is responsible for addressing strategic Internet technology issues as well as overseeing day-to-day operation of the Solution X client web properties and development projects. Prior to joining Solution X, Jared co-founded Circle Tree Media, a development firm specializing in web application development, database integration and communication portals. Jared received a Bachelor's degree from Boise State University. He is married and the father of three children.


 

Nate Draschil

Director of Development

As Director of Development, Nate lives at that critical intersection where the Solution X executives, clients and development team connect. He leads the project management team as well as helping strategize product development. He's managed projects, clients, and personnel in the network marketing industry for 10+ years. Nate is a Texas native who could live off of BBQ, Bluebell Ice Cream and Dr. Pepper. He has a bundle of children and a Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. He likes his technology useable, his copy concise, and his literature Russian.

 

Ryan Riley

Chief Architect

Solution X benefits from Ryan's vast portfolio of project experience in using browser-based technology. His specialties include: web application development, network architecture, database design integration and more. Ryan co-founded, Circle Tree Media with his brother Jared and they worked together in empowering their clients to successfully promote applications, leverage e-commerce, manage internal operations and to enhance user experience. Ryan owns three technology patents and is an adjunct professor at Boise State University.

Eric Nelson

Senior Designer
Eric has 20 years of experience as a graphic designer with experience in print, web and interactive design. He has worked for Twinlab, NuSkin, Pharmanex and Big Planet and was instrumental in helping design and development of the current look and feel and branding of Nu Skin's current US websites. Eric, a Northern California native, graduated with honors at Provo College with a degree in Graphic Design. Eric has spent time consulting and designing for Cannondale, Diadora, Toys R Us and others. Eric and his family reside in Utah County.

 

Brett Merritt

Creative Director

Brett's primary role is to produce all audio, video, email, ad and website content so it supports each marketing goal and makes every client's website something people will want to talk about. He earned valuable Network Marketing industry experience working for MyMangosteen.com and NuSkin for 10+ years. Brett has a degree in English and was a entertainment journalist for The Daily Herald. Brett is also an actor, improv instructor and is a husband to a lovely wife and father to two precocious kids.

 

Nathan Shields

Marketing Manager

Nathan earned a business marketing degree from Brigham Young University with an emphasis in international business. He works with new clients to understand their marketing and business objectives and ensures that those goals are infused into the user experience of each implementation. He is also an integral part of the SolutionX sales team. Nathan loves spending time on the slopes as well as spending time with family and friends. He and his wife reside in Cedar Hills, Utah.

Royal Fletcher

Technical Account Manager

Royal is passionate about business, marketing and Internet technologies. He has co-founded four companies and owned an Internet marketing and website development company for the past 7 years. Royal’s previous positions include Board of Directors, Marketing Director, General Manager and Owner with experience in the Internet, Enterprise Software, Retail and Manufacturing industries. Royal enjoys volleyball, mountain biking, singing and spending time with his family.


 

Dave Brown

Quality Assurance
Dave started working for Solution X in November 2004 in Customer Support. He now manages support in addition to leading the Quality Assurance team. Previously, Dave has managed production on an educational webisode series for a non-profit organization. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a B.S. in Digital Media and enables him to be a point of expertise to our creative team. Dave is film and music aficionado and has been married to his wife Heather for four years.

Roberto Medina

Developer

One of our primary HTML developers, Roberto started his career in 2001 by working for Utah Valley University as a web developer. He has also worked for Sento Corp as a QA Reports Coordinator, Hobbytron.com as IT Web Administrator and Family Products LLC as a Senior Web Administrator. Roberto lives in Provo, UT where, during his free time, he likes to snowboard, mountain bike, rock climb, camp and backpack.

 

Marc Andrus

Controller

As Controller, Marc's primary responsibilities include accurate monthly financial reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.  He also manages all of the companies merchant accounts. Previously he has worked for Creative Wealth Alliance and Internet Development, Inc. Marc received a B.S. in Accounting from Utah Valley University and a B.S. in Business Management from Brigham Young University. He grew up in the Bay Area of California, lives in Provo and loves spending time with his beautiful wife and three energetic children.

Ashly Tuha

Executive Assistant | Assistant Controller

Ashly is in not only in charge of accounts receivable/accounts payable, and payroll but fills the need of Human Resource Manager as well. She makes sure that all items including insurance, new hire paperwork, 401K plans and, most importantly, birthday parties are done with skill and a great attitude. Previously, Ashly owned her own restaurant and worked in accounting at Gerda Spillmann Skincare. She attended UVU and enjoys swimming, traveling and running. She lives in Mapleton with her husband.