Independent Business Owners Association International Names Seasoned Entrepreneur Kathy Victor as Chairperson

ADA, Mich., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Business Owners Association International, Inc. (IBOAI), the official advocacy organization of Amway Independent Business Owners, has elected Kathy Victor as Chairperson of its Board of Directors. As Chair, Victor will represent one of the largest groups of small business owners in North America to the Amway Corporation. She is the first woman to Chair the IBOAI Board.

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"Amway looks forward to working with Kathy in this critical leadership role with the IBOAI," said Jim Payne, Executive Vice President of Amway. "Her passion for the success of all IBOs and her dedication to the continued improvement of our business is admired and appreciated."

Victor and her husband Jody bring over 40 years of history as second generation Amway Independent Business Owners. In her new role, Victor will chair the Executive Committee and will facilitate the activities of the four main committees; Awards & Recognition, Business Operations, Legal & Ethics and Marketing Advisory Committee, to ensure that the Independent Business Owners' interest is promoted, to promote and protect the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan, and to ensure that the Amway Business Opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.

"Kathy Victor, over a period of many years, has proven to be a most valuable Board Member in a variety of capacities," said Bill Hawkins, of the Governance and Oversight committee of the IBOAI.  "She is a logical choice to be the next Chair of the IBOAI.  Kathy is not just a great example of the talented women that are involved in our business, she is an inspiration to all who are privileged to know her and work with her.  Congratulations Kathy on being the first woman to lead the IBOAI."

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give," says Victor regarding her new role.

For over 52 years, the IBOAI has been the official advocacy organization for IBOs. The IBOAI is the IBO's voice with Amway Corporation. The IBOAI Board is comprised of IBO Diamond Leaders elected to represent IBO interests and works diligently in a cooperative spirit with Amway to make productive changes and improvements to the business.

SOURCE Independent Business Owners Association International, Inc.