Tony Gonzalez is President and Co-Founder of All-Pro Science, Inc. He is a professional football player with the National Football League (NFL) and currently plays tight end for the Atlanta Falcons. A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Tony currently holds multiple NFL tight end records including: single season receptions (102), career touchdowns (82), career receptions (999), and reception yards by a tight end (11,940).
In 2007, in an effort to live healthier, Tony made drastic changes to his diet. He learned that ingesting multiple plant-based proteins, flaxseed and multivitamins were extremely beneficial to his health. He later published this research in his own book, The All Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a Champion, co-authored by Mitzi Dulan RD, nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs.
In August 2009, Tony teamed up with Paul Edalat, Chairman and CEO of Scilabs Nutraceuticals, an FDA approved laboratory with extensive experience in the supplements industry, to form All-Pro Science, Inc.
Paul P. Edalat - Co-Chair Board of Directors
Paul P. Edalat is the Director and Co-Founder of All-Pro Science, Inc. He has been involved in the fitness industry for over 23 years as a bodybuilding enthusiast and nutrition consultant. He is a true entrepreneurial visionary that has been directly involved with founding start-up businesses in the automotive, entertainment, high technology, and nutrition industries.
Mr. Edalat has been instrument to many business relationships by developing and maintaining relations with corporate headquarter purchasers of leading industry retailers and distributors such as: GNC, Target, and Walgreens, as well as, international distributors in the Middle East and Asia.
Currently, Mr. Edalat is developing relations with recognized athletes in the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Ultimate Fighting Champions (UFC) whom will serve as the company's celebrity product endorsers.
The company believes that Mr. Edalat's unique negotiation capabilities, his ability to develop and maintain business relations as well as his natural aptitude to lead others, will play a momentous role in the success of All-Pro Science, Inc.
Richard Nance - Advisor of Global Finance
Mr. Nance has over 25 years of experience in banking, finance and accounting. For the past seven years he has managed the Accounting, Human Resources and Information Technology departments at Strasbaugh in San Luis Obispo, CA (a 60-year-old manufacturer of semiconductor equipment), as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He has experience as a CFO for both public and private companies involved in software technology, manufacturing and international sales and distribution, and led a successful public offering in 2007. He has also been involved in numerous private equity and/or debt offerings and maintains banking and investment banking relationships nationally.
Mr. Nance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with prior experience as a National Bank Examiner with the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency, a commercial banker, and has over 15 years of experience in business consulting, strategic planning and advisory services. Mr. Nance holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking & Finance from Northern Texas State University, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central State University of Oklahoma and holds memberships in the American Institute of CPA’s and the California Society of CPA’s.
Jim Shires - Vice President of Sales
Jim Shires is the VP of Sales for All Pro Science, Inc.
He has more than15 years of experience in the sports nutrition industry as VP of
Sales for Met-Rx, Next Proteins and Chef Jays. Prior to that Jim spent 20 years
in sales and marketing with Warner Lambert / Burroughs Wellcome in the consumer
products industry and pharmaceutical industry. He has an MBA from the University of San Diego and was a professional NHL hockey player for Pittsburgh, Detroit and St.
Louis.
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Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC - Advisor of Nutritional Science
Lisa has been a leader in the health care field for more than two decades. Since 2003, she has been a sports nutritionist for the University of Miami athletic department, and an adjunct professor in the Exercise and Sport Sciences. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Board Certified Professional Counselor, Diplomat of The American Psychotherapy Association, Certified, ISAK certified anthropometrist, and a T&F and USA Triathlon coach. Lisa is personal nutritionist for many athletes, including those in the NFL, MLB, PGA, USTA, US Boxing, USA Taekwondo and the US Sailing Olympic and Paralympics Team. In 2008, Lisa was selected to be a member of the inaugural USOC Sport Dietitian Network to assist the United States Olympic Committee in providing nutrition coaching services to the National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) and Olympic/Paralympic Teams.
Known nationally as “The Running Nutritionist™,” Lisa is a competitive runner and triathlete who has competed numerous marathons, triathalons and long distance races. She is the author of five books, several book chapters, and is Nutrition Editor for SoBefit Magazine. Lisa has appeared on 20/20, Dateline, FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, ESPN and Good Morning America Health and the NBC, CBS & ABC affiliates and has been featured in numerous publications including: USA Today, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, Runners World, Marie Claire, O, Glamour, and Shape magazines.
Lisa was a National Media Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association ’03-’08, and served as chairman for the Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE), Vegetarian Nutrition (VN) and Dietetics in Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders and PR director for the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) Practice Groups (DPG). She has also been an ongoing educator, counselor and coach to the USOC, USAT&F, USAT, USTA and The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She was selected by her colleagues as Recognized Dietitian of the Year and has been named to Who's Who in American Women.
Meg Mangano, RD, CSSD, CLT, CMT - Advisor of Dietary Science
Registered dietitian, Meg Mangano, has worked in the health and fitness industry for over nine years. Her years of study, expertise, and experience have helped build a clientele list to include professional athletes (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, EPL, AVP & Olympic Athletes), models, actors, performers, musicians, and people of all ages and backgrounds working toward the achievement of health and fitness goals.
After earning the Registered Dietitian credential, Meg pursued a successful private practice and served as a consultant for a sports performance center in Santa Barbara, California. Establishing her name in the sport performance industry led her to world renowned Athletes’ Performance. As a Performance Nutritionist at Athletes’ Performance, Meg conducted educational workshops for professional teams and coaching staff world wide, in addition to counseling professional athletes and industry members. Most recently, Meg has expanded her education and services to include massage as a Certified Massage Therapist and nutrition therapy as a LEAP Therapist. The LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) program utilizes food sensitivity testing to help those suffering from IBS, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, and a variety other conditions.
Meg lives in Los Angeles and runs a private practice as an elite nutrition and massage consulting company, providing services to a wide range of clientele.
Tony Ciarelli - Advisor of Strength Training & Conditioning
One of America’s premiere throw coaches, Tony has been coaching Olympians and world champions for many years. Tony began as an “All Orange County” athlete in both football and track, where he was a 59-foot shot-putter at Huntington Beach High School. After college, he started his track & field coaching career in 1979 at Damien High School in Hawaii. He has since moved back to Orange County where he continues to coach throws, football, and weightlifting. Tony has coached 34 State Meet finalists, 3 State Champions, 5 National Scholastic Meet Champions, 2 Golden West Meet Champions, and 5 High School All America performers. In 1994, Tony was selected California Track Coach of the Year. In weightlifting, Tony coached 2000 Olympian, Cara Heads, and has also coached 15 qualifiers for the Senior National Championships, along with 35 qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Championships, seven National Junior Champions, and two National Junior record holders. His daughter, Maryn, was the 2006 National Collegiate Weightlifting Champion and his daughter, Katelyn (a member of VSA), was two time Big West Champion and NCAA Championships qualifier in the discus, while at Long Beach State.
Tony has also been the defensive coordinator and strength coach for the Newport Harbor football program, since 1989. In his time at Newport Harbor, the football team has reached the CIF Finals seven times, winning 3 CIF Championships in 1994, 2000, and 2005.
Brent G. Baker - Advisor of International Business Development
Brent is a senior executive with extensive sales and marketing experience in the international nutritional and dietary supplement industry. He is a proven high performer based on innovative strategic thinking, deep-rooted client relationships and excellent collaborative skills.
Prior to joining All-Pro Science, Brent was Executive Vice President of International Sales for Twinlab Corporation. He was responsible for international business totaling $15 million in annual revenue, managing 58 distributors and 4 regional consultants. Brent developed and launched a global marketing plan for Twinlab’s Fuel® sports nutrition brand, resulting in a 182% increase in Twinlab’s Fuel® revenues in 2008 vs. 2007.
Brent has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from the University of Auckland, as well as an LLB (Honors) from their Law School. He also boasts enrollment to the High Court of NZ, as Barrister and Solicitor.
Sandy Sandoval - Advisor of Athlete Relations & Sponsorships
Sandy is currently Senior Director of Athlete and Talent Relations with EA Sports Marketing. He started with EA Sports in 1996 and has been involved with all phases of Athlete Relations, over the last 13 years. Prior to EA Sports, he was Director of Athlete Relations with Easton Sports, for ten years.
Sandy has personal long-term relationships with most major sports organizations including the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), NASCAR, and NCAA Football and Basketball. He has associated himself with player organizations including the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).
Throughout his 24 years in the Athlete Relations field, Sandy has been responsible for signing athletes with over 65 magazine covers and over 100 TV deals. He was instrumental in creating over 100 in-game and cover usage for over 100 boxers. Sandy also maintains outstanding rapport with dozens of sports agents, and hundreds of current and former players, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, and front office executives.
Raymond J. (“RJ”) Demman - Advisor of International Marketing
RJ is currently Vice President of Casino Marketing for Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, in Las Vegas. He began his gaming industry career at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, in 1995, as one of the pre-opening staff members working directly for the company’s president, Peter Morton. Prior to becoming Vice President of Casino Marketing, Mr. Demman worked at various positions within the organization as supervisor of valet parking and as a casino host.
In 2002, Mr. Demman was elected a Director of Wrestle-Plex Sports Entertainment Group, a sports entertainment provider specializing in the area of professional wrestling.
Mr. Demman attended UNLV from 1984 to 1988 studying Business Administration and graduated from California Coast University, in 1991.
Jason Walsh - Advisor of Celebrity and Fitness Relations
Originally from Springfield, MO, Jason’s passion for nutrition and fitness was instilled at a very young age. His uncle, and only true male role-model, was a mindfully healthy man whose early morning routine included a series of sit-ups and yoga, followed by a hearty bowl of oatmeal. Jason emulated his Uncle’s routine and by the age of twelve had incorporated his own regimen, to include cardio and weightlifting.
Jason’s respect and appreciation for health and fitness led him to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - a public health school ranked just behind Harvard. While pursuing his education, Jason began working with nationally renowned head strength coach, Greg Gatz, at Olympic Sports. During his two and a half years there, Jason wrote and implemented workouts and helped oversee more than 440 Division I athletes. He then moved to Tempe, AZ to work under world-renowned coaches, Mark Verstegen and Luke Richesson. There, he helped train the 2006 Combine Group, ultimately producing the number one draft pick, Mario Williams and first round draft pick, Vernon Davis.
Jason holds two top-level certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT). He currently trains his clients at Legacy, a private gym in West Los Angeles.
