We change lives for a living.
Meet the minds behing Jenny Craig..
Dana Fiser joined Jenny in 1990 as a Consultant in Orlando, Florida and relocated with the company to Australia in 2000, where she served as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. Upon returning to the U.S., Dana spent three years as a Franchise Business Consultant for the company and in 2007 was promoted to Business Unit Head of North America and Vice President of Operations, in which she oversaw field operations for 440 company owned centres in the U.S and Canada. In 2011, she became Chief Executive Officer of Jenny.
In her 20 years with the company, Dana has displayed passion for Jenny, serving as a leader and visionary. She is a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and holds a Bachelor's degree in English and a minor in Organizational Communications.
- Pounds lost on Jenny?
- 40
- Favorite Jenny's Cuisine entree?
- I have two: Beef Chow Mein and Turkey Burger.
- What is your favorite inspirational quote?
- Leap and the net will appear!
- What do you do to live Jenny's brand promise "Feel Like New, Feel Like You"?
- I believe in being the very best version of yourself that you can possibly be, so our promise of "feel like you" is to encourage each person to be the very best they can be. Our promise of "feel like new" reflects a feeling of rejuvenation that comes as a result of being healthy, happy and empowered.
Paul Britton has been a vital member of the Jenny executive team for three years and currently serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his current position, Paul served as Corporate Controller for Jenny. A native Australian, Paul earned a Master of Law, Taxation degree from University of Technology, Sydney, a Bachelor of Business degree from University of Western Sydney, and is an accredited Australian Chartered Accountant.
- Favorite part of working at Jenny?
- Providing a service that helps people get the courage to fight to gain back their lives.
- Proudest moment at Jenny?
- Sharing the joy of clients who have changed their lives — and their families' lives — through weight loss.
- Best tip to balance career, family and health?
- A regular schedule for work hours, fitness hours, date nights and family time.
- How has taking care of yourself helped your family?
- My children continue to learn the appropriate values in regards to food, exercise and overall well-being.
- Life Motto?
- Carpe Diem
Corrine Perritano joined Jenny in 1992 in the Michigan market and has held positions of increasing responsibility ever since, previously serving as Vice President of Field Operations. In her current role as Vice President, North America Business, Corrine is responsible for the operations of Corporate Wellness and Jenny Craig At Home, as well as the expansion of the organization's direct-to-consumer business.
Previously, Corrine served as a Trainer for NutriSystem in their Michigan Market, as well as Director of Operations for Harp's Racing Stable. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Michigan and has a Secondary Certification to teach.
- Pounds lost on Jenny?
- 30 pounds* after each child was born.
- How has Jenny affected your health?
- I am more aware of how the things I do and the food I eat affect my overall well-being.
- Best tip from your consultant?
- Brush your teeth instead of snacking.
- Favorite part of working at Jenny?
- The people and the fact that we are positively changing the lives of our clients and employees each and every day.
Ms. Eichberger has 20 years of experience in launching and building brands, driving sales and increasing revenue. From May 2009 to March 2013, she was Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Vonage, a leading provider of low-cost communications services connecting individuals through cloud-connected devices worldwide. In this role, she led the marketing strategy, planning and execution for acquiring and retaining customers for all the company's products, overseeing advertising, direct mail, social media, public relations and ethnic marketing programs.
Earlier, Ms. Eichberger was Executive Director of National Marketing and Promotions at Cingular Wireless (now AT&T Mobility), where she developed marketing strategies for all consumer promotional offerings and managed consumer acquisition programs for the nation's then-largest wireless provider.
Ms. Eichberger has also held positions at Ogilvy & Mather/OgilvyOne, Rauxa/Rauxa Roja, and Helio. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California — Los Angeles, graduating Cum Laude and with departmental honors.
Recognized for her achievements, Ms. Eichberger has earned numerous awards for her leadership and marketing programs including Vonage's and Cingular's Key Contributor Awards, Cingular's Summit Award and the advertising industry's highly-acclaimed Cannes Gold Lion, among others.
Passionate about health and wellness, Ms. Eichberger is a competitive age-group triathlete. She is a native Californian, and an avid world traveler.
Abe Lietz came to Jenny Craig in 2012 and brings more than 15 years' experience in managing all aspects of information technology including infrastructure management & operations, applications development, architecture, and service management. Prior to joining Jenny Craig, Abe was Chief Architect with Life Technologies where he was responsible for setting and driving the company's corporate IT technology strategy as well as driving the technology platforms and roadmap for the complex instrument software & hardware product portfolio used by thousands of its customers.
Abe holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management of Information Systems from Washington State University.
- How has Jenny affected your health?
- I am now far more aware of how the dietary choices I make at each and every meal will affect my health, well-being, and weight. It is amazing how quickly calories add up when you aren't eating with the right balance in mind!
- Favorite part of working at Jenny?
- Our employees at Jenny Craig here are truly amazing — they are committed to "living the brand" and changing our customer's lives. It is refreshing to be part of a culture of individuals who are truly passionate about being healthy and helping customers achieve their goals.
Doug Battista came to Jenny Craig in 2012 from Nestlé, where he served as the Head of Talent Acquisition from 2008 until 2012. Prior to Nestlé, Doug worked for ARAMARK in both Texas and California and for the Walt Disney Corporation's Global Hardlines and Marketing Creative Arts Department in Burbank, California. Doug utilizes his 15 years of experience to manage the HR needs of the firm's 4,000 employees.
Doug holds a Masters in Organization Behavior from the University of Hartford as well as a Bachelor of Science in Travel Tourism/Hospitality Administration from New York's Niagara University.
- Favorite part of working at Jenny?
- I've never worked with such a passionate group of individuals. Our employees are truly committed to changing people's lives.
- Favorite activity/exercise
- Favorite exercise is yoga…for body and mind.
- Life Motto?
- Don't give up.
Kimberly Matthews joined Jenny in 2007 and currently serves as Vice President and General Counsel. In her role, Kimberly serves as the principal source of legal advice to management on strategic issues, legal compliance, business risk, regulatory affairs and litigation. She is also a member of the Nestlé Nutrition legal team and partners with Nestlé attorneys globally.
Prior to joining Jenny, Kimberly served as Assistant General Counsel for Washington, D. C.-based trade associations within the telecommunications industry representing carriers before State and Federal regulators. She also worked in the Washington Law and Public Policy Department for MCI Communications, where she represented the organization before the Federal Communications Commission during the implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act. Kimberly is a graduate of Western State University where she received a Juris Doctor degree; Temple University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree
in English Literature; and Northfield Mount Hermon.
- Best tip to balance career, family and health?
- Get a good night's sleep and laugh — a lot.
- What is your favorite inspirational quote?
- Problems are just good ideas waiting to happen.
- How do you integrate Jenny's brand
vision into your life?
- To me Jenny's brand vision is about change, courage and understanding that everyone has the opportunity to emerge from whatever place they are in to a new and better place.
Andy Henton joined Jenny in 2012 as Head Of Operations after 23 years with Nestle. During this time, he has held positions of increasing responsibility in Operations Management across the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Australia and has particular experience in Confectionery, Ice Cream and Dairy product categories. His most recent position was in Technical Management for Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa for Nestle where he had particular responsibility for South East Asia and Oceania. A British native, he is a graduate of the University of Liverpool where he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
- How many pounds have you lost while on the Jenny program?
- 17lbs so far…7 lbs away from goal but still going
- Best tip to balance career, family and health?
- Make sure you take care of each by blocking out the necessary time. Being a man, I cannot multi-task so I need to focus on one thing at a time!
- You bring a wealth of global experience with you. What is your favorite part about working here at Jenny Craig?
- I love the passion that everyone in Jenny Craig shares for the business. It is really inspiring to hear some of the testimonials from clients where their life has changed for the better and this really gives us all a sense of purpose.
Appointed Vice President, Research and Program Innovation in 2007, Lisa Talamini has been with Jenny since 1990. She previously served as Director of Program Development, which included her role as liaison to Jenny Craig's prestigious Medical Advisory Board, which she was instrumental in building. Working closely with this Board, Lisa and her team of registered dietitians and nutritionists have consistently assured that clients receive a program that is safe, effective and science-based.
Throughout the years, Lisa has been responsible for the development of all Jenny menus and educational materials including client manuals, cookbooks and Dining Out Guides. She has worked closely with the marketing, operations and training departments to assure consistency in how the program is presented and delivered, both externally and internally.
Lisa graduated magna cum laude from California State Polytechnic University with a Bachelor's degree in Foods & Nutrition. She also has a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association, a Certificate of Active Lifestyle Facilitation Skills Training from the Cooper Institute, and a Certificate in Lifestyle and Weight Management from the American Council on Exercise.
- Favorite part of working at Jenny?
- Working at Jenny is less a job and more of a mission to empower our clients with the skills, strategies and information to reach their weight goals and in the process, create a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Jerome Magniet joined Jenny in 2011 after working at Nestlé for 10 years. Most recently, Jerome served as Global Packaging and Innovation Manager at Nestlé Nutrition in Switzerland. Jerome earned a Packaging & Engineering Master degree from ESIEC, France, an Executive MBA from Edhec Lille, France and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from University of Strasbourg, France. Jerome is excited to be part of the Jenny team and a group of passionate professionals who strive to change people's lives for the better every day.
- What is your favorite inspirational quote?
- "It is not because things are difficult that we don't dare; it is because we don't dare that things are difficult."
- How do you integrate Jenny's brand vision into your life?
- Personally, I believe it is crucial to educate future generations about healthy guidelines. As such, I "coach" my kids every day on the values of healthy eating by bringing together the pleasures of new tastes with portion control. It is all about balance; balance in your food intake and balance in your activity so you reach a stage of well-being. My role is to guide and inspire my kids to healthy habits and behavior so it becomes a very natural for them. This a necessary step to fight obesity and transform future generations .
