Dr. Myron W. Wentz, Ph.D., is an American microbiologist and businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and former Chairman of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), a major manufacturer of nutritional supplements and personal care products. His career is rooted in microbiology, science, and serial entrepreneurship.

Wentz holds a B.A. in Biology from North Central College, an M.S. in Microbiology from the University of North Dakota, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Utah (1972). His philosophical approach centers on scientific integrity, direct sales, and nutritional science (believing in the power of supplements to promote long-term health).

• USANA Health Sciences (Founder & Former Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a major manufacturer of nutritional supplements and personal care products (using a multi-level marketing (MLM) sales model).
• Science Pioneer: His success is built on technological specialization and R&D in nutritional and cellular health science.
• Gull Laboratories (Founder): His first successful venture, a diagnostic testing company (sold to Quest Diagnostics in 1994).
• Controversy: The company's MLM sales model and product efficacy claims have faced controversy and legal scrutiny.

Dr. Myron Wentz's strategic genius was his commitment to scientific product development. He founded Gull Laboratories in 1974, successfully developing diagnostic tests for infectious diseases (a major monetization event came with its sale). 1992: USANA. He founded USANA Health Sciences, pivoting his focus to nutritional supplements and employing a multi-level marketing (MLM) sales model to drive growth.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization of nutritional supplement manufacturing and his commitment to science-based product development. He stepped down as Chairman (remaining a major shareholder). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global nutritional supplement and MLM sectors.

Dr. Myron Wentz's social impact is structural, stemming from USANA's role in providing nutritional supplements to millions globally. His Gull Laboratories provided essential diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. His Wentz Medical Center in Uganda provides a major structural contribution to healthcare and poverty alleviation in Africa. His personal philanthropy supports various medical research and educational initiatives.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the nutritional supplement manufacturing sector.

Dr. Myron Wentz maintains the professional, composed style of a science-executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the specialized biotechnology sector.

Residing in Salt Lake City, Utah, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to nutritional science, technological innovation, and philanthropy.