We sat down with Reliv Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brett Hastings to discuss Reliv’s commitment to excellence and what sets Reliv apart.
Integrity is one of Reliv’s stated core values. How do you see integrity in action at Reliv?
In 26+ years of existence, Reliv has never had a claim against our product liability insurance — never. That’s downright remarkable when you think about the millions of cans that have rolled off our lines.
It all starts from the top and the ethical standards established by the people who started this company. Bob [Chairman and CEO Robert L. Montgomery] created a business model built on honesty, transparency and an uncompromising commitment to the success of our Distributors. Dr. Carl [Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl Hastings] developed industry-leading manufacturing practices to guarantee the quality, safety and potency of every product we produce. And Steve [Senior Vice President and General Counsel Stephen M. Merrick] established an ethical culture and legally compliant business practices so that we never deviate from our founding principles.
Their vision is carried out every day by an experienced and dedicated staff in all areas of the company — from Sales & Marketing to Manufacturing to our Compliance Department. We simply do not take shortcuts, even if it appears that doing so would increase company profits in the short term. We know that maintaining ethical standards is the key to long-term growth and stability.