• Chester H Fox, MD, Chief Science Officer

    Chester (Chet) H. Fox, MD, graduated from Saint Louis University Medical School in 1976 and completed a residency in Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate. He then worked at the University at Buffalo, focusing on quality improvement, research, and chronic kidney disease. He also founded medical student-free clinics and served as Medical Director of a forensic medical unit for victims of domestic violence. He later became the Chief Medical Officer of New York State's first Medicaid ACO and worked as a senior medical director at CINQ Care. Currently, he is the Medical Director at aMMedical Group in Virginia Beach.

  • Richard Chern, MD, Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Chern is a trusted doctor with nearly 35 years of experience specializing in emergency, hospital, primary care, and travel medicine. Dr. Chern also has experience in military and flight medicine, where he gained insights into managing fatigue, public health, and caring for the underserved. In 2014, he founded the Hormone Restoration Center, where he has since dedicated himself to the art of hormonal balance and integrative medicine. Recognizing the urgent need for compassionate addiction and indigent care, he opened The Turning Point, a non-profit homeless shelter in Miami, Oklahoma, in 2023. Driven by his commitment to integrity, Dr. Chern has taken a stand against the inconsistencies in the supplement industry, aligning himself with trustworthy brands. He is proud to be a founding member of Health Defender to promote only the most reliable and effective supplements for health and well-being.

  • Albert Calfo II, Chief Executive Officer

    Al Calfo has created and operated successful businesses in various industries. He earned a B.S. degree in business from Duquesne University. He began his career as a stockbroker and later founded an investment banking firm that specialized in medical syndications. Over the past 40 years, he has been involved in starting, growing, and selling medical businesses. Mr. Calfo has been actively engaged in several nonprofit organizations. Presently, he holds the position of executive director at a nonprofit that offers medical services to underserved and disadvantaged populations. Additionally, he holds an officer position and serves on the board of a nonprofit that provides individuals with a history of incarceration or substance abuse a second chance in life.

  • Bridget Argana, Chief Operations Officer

    Bridget Argana is an executive leader and Chief Operations Officer at Health Defender, where she spearheads company operations, product launches, strategic growth, and mission-driven impact in the health advocacy and wellness sector. A proven powerhouse in business development, sales, and marketing, Bridget draws on deep experience and expertise in international and domestic business. She orchestrates full-spectrum product launches—from concept to market penetration—while optimizing daily operations, scaling teams, and building robust sales pipelines that deliver measurable revenue and membership growth. Bridget's marketing mastery spans traditional channels (PR, communications, events) and bold, out-of-the-box strategies (guerrilla campaigns, influencer partnerships, viral digital activations, and community-driven advocacy) to elevate brand visibility and foster loyal audiences.

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