Executive Management Team

Joni Rogers-Kante, Founder, CEO and Chairwoman

Joni Rogers-Kante is the visionary and driving force behind SeneGence. Her dream, of developing a company that offered an unparalleled opportunity for Distributors to build a business as large as they dreamed and to make as much money as they deserved by selling products, that truly work, through a global network opportunity, has become a phenomenal success.

Joni began her career at 16 years of age, working for the Sav-On Corporation. By the age of 23, she was the assistant manager of the top store in the Sav-On chain. Having learned from high level management, buyers and operations experts, she knew the corporate structure was not for her. Armed with a vision and her business education, she pursued her dream of being an entrepreneur. Joni was introduced to a direct selling cosmetic company and recognized the incredible opportunity the industry offered to women. Joni’s 13 year direct selling career produced jewelry, cars, awards, trips and recognition yet, more importantly, a burning desire to create a plan for the establishment of her own company which we now know as SeneGence.

SeneGence has grown from three million dollars the first year to an international player in the cosmetic industry all delivered to the world through SeneGence Distributors.

Mrs. Rogers-Kante role as CEO and Chairwoman allows her to oversee the development of new products, the marketing of all the SeneGence products, creating the training programs and overall vision for the company.

Michael Moad, President

Michael Moad, our President and General Counsel, has been with SeneGence since 2001.

Michael came to us from the field of law, having obtained his Juris Doctorate, graduating Cum Laude in 1979. He subsequently practiced law in Orange County, California for 22 years, in the areas of business formation and litigation, personal injury litigation, family law, government contracting and dispute litigation, and real estate transactions and litigation.

Michael’s undergraduate degrees are in the fields of Psychology, Sociology and Religious Studies, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1976.

Residing in Orange County for over 50 years, Michael and his wife of 28 years, Mary, have raised two children A daughter, Jennelle, who will be graduating this year with honors from high school; and a son, Kenyon, who presently attends UCLA and is on track to pursue a legal career as well.

Michael initially served SeneGence as General Counsel He helped to consolidate the structure of the Company and its Distributor force, writing the Distributor Policies and Procedures, establishing a department and process to administer those policies fairly and consistently, writing the internal personnel manual and procedures, and sheparding the Company through the legal challenges of its formative years. Currently, Michael successfully oversees and directly litigates disputes involving the company’s patent rights, trademarks, copyrights, trade defamation, trade secrets, violation of confidentiality agreements and merchantability of component products. All in an attempt to aggressively but fairly protect the rights and interest of the company and its Distributors

In 2004 Michael assumed the additional title and responsibility of President, while continuing as General Counsel, of SeneGence. Working along side Founder Joni Rogers Kante Michael leads SeneGence as it continues to expand its product line, create new marketing tools, and developing systems that assist our distributors in successfully managing and growing their Independent SeneGence business. In addition, Mr. Moad has the responsibility for the day to day financial and operational functions of SeneGence. Michael has balanced a hands-on approach with a level of delegation that has maximized the efforts of the executive, management and staff at SeneGence.

Over the years Michael has continued to donate his time, expertise and funds to several local charities, in a long standing belief that doing so is part of a full and well rounded life. As such he has been a member of the board of directors of 1) a local non-profit counseling center, which provided no cost assistance to families in crisis; 2) The Orange County Imagination Celebration, a non-profit entity which focused on promoting, presenting and coordinating art among children, families and educators; and 3) Presently sits on the board of Arts Orange County, which promotes art and artist throughout Orange County. In addition, Michael presently acts as the Secretary of the Make Sense Foundation, a non-profit entity affiliated with and supported by SeneGence, and dedicated to assisting children and families in crisis across the United States.

Ben Kante, Chief Operating Office

Mr. Kante utilizes his vast knowledge in Business Information Systems, Quantitative Analysis and Digital Media Art to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer for SeneGence. In that role, he designed the seamless international distributor accounting methodology, many of the internal operation systems and he completely re-organized the media department, created printed materials, training videos and a new web site. Mr. Kante maintains the daily role of COO for all of SeneGence’s daily multi faceted operations and internal and external media and production facilities.

Mr. Kante’s varied life experiences include a United States Coast Guard Master’s License for 100 ton vessels, proven skills at successfully managing resort and dive fleets around the world and as an internationally published writer, photographer and award winning videographer and film maker. Mr. Kante’s works can be found around the world. He attended Mississippi State University, Orange Coast College, NAUI SCUBA Instructor College and is an Eagle Scout.

Don M. Drysdale

Mr. Drysdale is the sole practitioner of a California based franchise law firm. Don will use his experience in Franchise Documentation and Domestic and International Regulatory Compliance by franchisers in his role at SeneGence in assisting with International Expansion contracts/ relationships.  Mr. Drysdale was Vice President and General Counsel of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates, Inc. where he established and supervised the legal department of the organization as it grew to more than 1, 000 franchisees.

Mr. Drysdale is currently a member of the International Franchise Association Legal/Legislative Committee and the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising. He was past Chair of the Franchise Law Committee of the State Bar of California, past Director of Membership for the California Franchise Association, past member of the Franchise Development Task Force to the President Pro Tempore of the California Senate, past member of the Advisory commission to the California Senate on Franchising Matters and past Chair of the Business Law Committee of the Asia Pacific Lawyers Association.

Mr. Drysdale graduated from UCLA Law School in 1976, where he was a member of the Law Review. He has received an “AV” rating (the highest possible in legal ability and ethics) from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Marty Burbank, J.D., LL.M

Mr. Burbank is an accomplished attorney with a strong background in taxation, tax planning, tax planning for corporations and larger estates, corporate and asset protection and business succession planning and administration. Marty will help SeneGence with overall administration matters as it pertains to growth and collected assets of the company.

For the majority of his adult life service to others has been a major focus. Prior to entering the field of Law, Mr. Burbank served 12 years in the United States Navy, volunteering for challenging duty as a Medical Deep Sea Diver on various Seal Teams.

Mr. Burbank has served or is serving currently in the following positions: Costa Mesa Senior Center Board of Directors, California State University College of business & Economics, Executive Council; Coastline Community College, Paralegal Program Advisory Board; Roosters (supporting Orange County Children’s Charities); Caregiving Solutions, Board of Directors, Vice President; Spencer Hospice Foundation Board of Directors; American Bar Association Lt. Governor; Adjunct Faculty, Orange Coast College; Elder Law Clinic, Chapman University & Costa Mesa Senior Center.

Mr. Burbank has advanced degrees in law and tax from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Chapman University School of Law.