Key Executives

Dave Doxey

General Counsel

David Doxey is doTERRA’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Since joining doTERRA, in 2011, David has had broad responsibilities over all legal matters, including the legal work to open many of the company’s markets. His attention now focuses on management, major business initiatives, tax and corporate structuring, litigation, corporate governance, and essential oil sourcing.

Prior to joining doTERRA, David practiced law in both public and private sectors and represented governmental agencies, private companies, and individuals in complex litigation, transactional, and administrative matters. He tried over fifty jury trials to verdict.

David received a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University in Economics and his Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He is married to Leslie Bertoch and his greatest enjoyment is being with Leslie and their four children and grandchildren.

Misty Bond

Vice President of Corporate Relations and Philanthropy

Misty Bond is the Vice President of Corporate Relations & Philanthropy at doTERRA, working to bring doTERRA’s life-changing mission and co-impact initiatives to life. Misty began her career working for USANA Health Sciences, producing segments on The Dr. Oz Show. She then took a position with Owlet Baby Care, supporting babies' wellbeing, helping parents gain peace of mind, and fundraising to provide free or reduced-cost baby monitors to those in need. She most recently worked for Purple Innovations, where she began a sleep advisory council to educate families about the importance of sleep and helped fundraise tens of thousands of dollars for Precious Dreams, a nonprofit organization that provides children in foster care and homeless shelters with sleep and mental health support.

She is grateful for the millions of doTERRA Wellness Advocates who are passionate about supporting the underserved communities in which doTERRA sources its essential oils through the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation. She enjoys telling the impactful stories of leaders who are shaping the company and helping the world heal.

In her spare time, Misty serves on boards and supports service projects throughout the community.

Russell Buttars

Vice President of Global Leadership Development

Russell brings over 25 years of sales, marketing, and executive leadership experience to doTERRA. He joined in 2016 as a regional sales manager after 15 years with a Fortune 500 company, working in various sales and sales management roles. For the over six years, he’s served doTERRA as the vice president of US sales.

Now as vice president of global leadership development, Russell assists the development of new global markets, partnering with top leaders in growing their doTERRA teams. Along with his global responsibilities, Russell is excited to continue expanding his relationships with US leaders and their teams.

Russell graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in business management and received his MBA from Utah State University. Russell’s greatest passions are helping develop people and partnering with doTERRA leaders to accomplish their goals.

When he isn’t working or traveling, Russell can often be found in the mountains, standing in a river with a fly rod and occasionally catching a fish. Above all, his true love is for his four children and his wife, Shelly. They love being part of the doTERRA family and cherish the lifelong friendships they’ve established.

Chris Farnsworth

Vice President of Human Resources

As Senior Vice President of Human Resources (HR) for doTERRA, Chris Farnsworth oversees the human resources department in service of doTERRA’s 4,000 global employees and partners with the CEO in driving the company’s organizational and talent strategy.

Prior to joining doTERRA, Chris was an HR Director with Procter and Gamble with assignments in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sacramento, California. Chris earned an MBA from BYU’s Marriot School of Business with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OBHR). While in school, he was recognized as a Hawes Scholar for his academic achievements and leadership. Prior to Business School, Chris spent three years as a Licensed Investment Broker for Fidelity Investments in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family (wife Brooke and six – yes six! – daughters), enjoying the great outdoors, playing the guitar, and cheering on his beloved Utah Jazz.

Bekah Nixon

Vice President of Global Product Innovation

Bekah Nixon brings over two decades of experience in global marketing, entrepreneurship, brand construction, and product innovation to her role as vice president of global product innovation. Intensely curious and passionate about unlocking the human body’s potential, she’s devoted her life to elevating human wellness through the latest scientific research combined with ancient health practices.

Recognizing our healthcare system tends to only treat illness rather than promote health, performance, and longevity, Bekah applies her unique knowledge and background toward innovating product launches—from ideation through commercialization—and acts as a brand steward for all doTERRA products. At doTERRA, she’s directed successful, groundbreaking product development on monumental product lines, including the doTERRA Kids Collection and Yarrow|Pom line. Bekah is all about people, products, and growth. She strives to create long-term channels of support between Wellness Advocates and corporate efforts.

Outside of pushing the bounds of human possibility, Bekah can be found adventuring and creating memories with her five children, one grandchild, and three grand-puppies.