WellBiz Brands Inc. Appoints New Executive Chairman

WellBiz Brands, Inc.—the manager of health and wellness brands Elements Massage, Fitness Together, and FIT36—has announced the appointment of Joseph Luongo as executive chairman, effective immediately. 

Mr. Luongo has 25 years of experience in the franchise industry, most recently serving as a fitness and wellness industry consultant. Previously, Joe was Chief Operating Officer for Massage Envy. Luongo has also held leadership roles with Pizza Hut, Peter Piper Pizza, FedEx Kinko’s, and Starbucks. Luongo was a C-130 Navigator and Captain in the United States Air Force. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Iona College in New York, has a master’s degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas and has completed Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program. 

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the WellBiz Brands team,” says Luongo. “The portfolio of brands are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the growing health and wellness movement in the United States.”  

“Bringing Joe to an already thriving organization is the start of an exciting era,” says Jeremy Morgan, CEO of Elements Massage. “The experience Joe has with high-growth brands will help us capitalize on the strong foundation that is already in place.”

To learn more about WellBiz Brands, Elements Massage, FIT36, or Fitness Together, visit the websites in the links below.

www.wellbizbrands.com

www.elementsmassage.com

www.fit36.com

www.fitnesstogether.com

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