About Us

Gregory D. Cox

Co-Founder, Chairman

Gregory D. Cox was born in Dallas, Texas, later moving to Indianapolis, and Chicago. He attended Indiana University, University of Chicago, U of M, and UCLA, achieving his bachelor/undergraduate degree and MBA. He also has attended and completed the Executive Education program at Stanford University. Gregory has traveled extensively in the United States as a Senior Executive Manager for the US Government, living in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Florida, California, New Mexico, and Oregon. In addition he has traveled extensively in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Gregory enjoys travel, coffee shops and Asian cuisine.

Tu-Anh Phan

Co-Founder, Co-Chair

Tu-Anh Phan was born in Saigon, Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1975 with her family.  Tu-Anh moved to Portland, OR from Minneapolis, MN in 1977.  A positive, well read, educated individual, she loves interacting with people from all walks of life. Physical fitness, developing training methods incorporating personal skills, and positive reinforcement are a few of Tu-Anh’s traits and abilities.  Her ultimate passion is helping others, especially with the MonaVie product and business community building model.  She is a loving Mother of two children.

Huy Nguyen

Co-Founder, President

Huy Nguyen was born and raised in Portland, OR.  He attended The University of Oregon majoring in business administration & marketing.  An entrepreneur and referral networking advocate, he serves others as a residential Realtor/Broker with M-Realty.   A passionate promoter of MonaVie and the community networking business model, Huy enjoys spending time with his family, working out at 24 Hour Fitness, aquatic sports, reading good books, trying new restaurants and listening to hip-hop, pop and rock music while networking on FACEBOOK -  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=593218447

Rick Rice

Co-Founder, Vice President

Rick Rice is a native Portlander and has owned WELDORS EQUIPMENT REPAIR, Inc. since taking it over from his father in 1982.   Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, Karen Howell-Rice (DJD Co-Founder, Secretary) and his little buddy, Auggie (the family Pug/Terrier mix).  Rick is also an avid golfer and loves to snow ski.   Rick is described as a great conversationalist and one who looks out for others.  He enjoys spending time with friends & family and wine tasting.

Karen Howell-Rice

Co-Founder, Secretary

Karen Howell-Rice was born in Seattle, Washington and moved to Portland at age two and has remained in Portland since.    Prior to title and escrow she owned and operated a local construction company focusing on residential / commercial construction and remodeling.  Karen is happiest when she is being creative.  She has designed and created stained glass windows, has helped people with interior design and decorating.  Karen is a business and marketing development specialist to Shane Musselwhite @NW Mortgage Group and is currently working as a remodel design consultant.  She loves spending time with friends, learning new things, reading books, trying new recipes and wine tasting.