Anthony Alfonso is an American-born businessman. He is the founder of Nutri-Force Nutrition and remained chief executive officer until the company was acquired in 2014 for $85 million by Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.[1]

Early life and education

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Alfonso holds a Master's of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Florida A&M University.[citation needed]

Career

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In 2001, Alfonso founded Nutri-Force Nutrition, a cGMP awardee in the contract manufacturing labeling and branding of nutraceuticals, vitamins and nutritional supplements.[citation needed] In June 2014, The Vitamin Shoppe acquired Nutri-Force Nutrition for $85 million,[citation needed] and Alfonso became Senior Vice President at The Vitamin Shoppe[citation needed]. He is also an Operating Advisor at MBF Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm founded in 2005 in Coral Gables, Florida.[2][3]

Alfonso is a preceptor for students in the College of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University, as part of an internship program.[citation needed]

Awards

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In 2012, as president and CEO of Nutri-Force Nutrition, Alfonso received South Florida Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year award.[4] In 2014, Alfonso received Top Minority Business Award in the Executive of the Year category from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Brian Bandell, "Vitamin Shoppe buys Miami Lakes nutritional product manufacturer for $85M", South Florida Business Journal, June 9th, 2014
  2. ^ ""MBF Healthcare Partners"". Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  3. ^ "MBF Healthcare Partners Team: Anthony Alfonso". Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  4. ^ "Entrepreneur Awards: $25 million to $49 million", South Florida Business Journal, September 28, 2012
  5. ^ "Nutri-Force's Anthony Alfonso receives honor from Miami Chamber of Commerce", The Miami Laker, April 30th, 2014