Joel Neilsen, Vice President of Operations
Joel Neilsen is Vice President of Operations for Tahitian Noni International (TNI) located in Provo, Utah. Joel initially joined TNI in 1997 as Director of Information Systems and was instrumental in building TNI’s technology platform to support TNI’s international business. Joel’s responsibilities were soon expanded and all customer service functions were added to his responsibilities. In 2003, he began overseeing TNI’s accounting and quality assurance departments as well as purchasing/planning and distribution. Currently he manages TNI’s Information Systems group, Distribution, Purchasing and Planning, Real Estate Development, Tahitian Noni Cafés™, and International Development.
Joel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University. He began his career in the high-tech industry where he specialized in systems software development and complex project management. He has successfully implemented turnkey computer-based systems for clients such as 3M, United Airlines, Chevron and now Tahitian Noni International.
Joel is married and enjoys travel, motorcycles, and all forms of outdoor recreation, particularly golf and fly-fishing. He and his wife Annette have five children and seven grandchildren.