Joe Mariano

Executive Vice President & Legal Counsel, The Direct Selling Association

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is a national trade association comprising the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. The DSA's purpose is to "to protect, serve and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers."

Joe Mariano recognizes Quixtar as a leader in the DSA at every level, from the day-to-day operations to educating the public about the value of direct selling. Members of the DSA stand for the highest level of marketplace ethics. As a leader, Quixtar delivers this same level of trust and confidence, protecting both consumers and sellers with the strictest private sector code of ethics imaginable. Mariano believes that, through Quixtar's leadership of the DSA, together they can keep the marketplace safe and secure for a bright future.