2016 Maine Well-Being Symposium 

Tony Buettner is the Vice President of Product and Business Development at Blue Zones. One of Tony’s primary tasks is that of Project Manager for Blue Zones Projects; His work encompassing strategic planning, operations, and the facilitation of successful implementation of all Blue Zones Community projects. Tony brings direct knowledge and insight of the Blue Zones expeditions, research, and insights into those populations to help them live longer, better. His experience gained during his participation on expeditions with Dan Buettner, his brother, and his over 30 years of world travel, bring pertinent experience in the understanding of health and wellness as it relates to populations and cultures.

Tony’s day-to-day responsibilities at Blue Zones offer deep insight into the research that forms the foundation for the product development and implementation of the methodology behind the Blue Zones Projects. This interaction brings deep-seated understanding to how Blue Zones interfaces in the six sectors of communities that include policy, worksites, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and with individual engagement. His background in quality management systems complement the rigor and thoughtfulness in developing a scalable product model as well as one that can be sustained in the Blue Zone Project communities.

What People Are Saying…

“Your leadership presentation was phenomenal.  As a result, the excitement and buzz that has been generated in the community is truly phenomenal.” – Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke, Klamath Falls, OR

“Our 79th annual event was the best ever much due to Tony’s presentation! Great feedback! Excellent job!” – Jill Ettori, Massachusetts Hospital Association

“Tony Buettner’s Blue Zones presentation to our community gathered a great deal of interest in the ways we can intentionally create opportunities for health.  Through engaging stories from Blue Zones all over the world, and local examples here in Cook County, Tony helped people to see the ways that we can each improve our own health and vitality, as well as that of our entire community.” – Kristin DeArruda Wharton, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic