DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Wendy leads all aspects of Ground Up’s operations, from planning and production to warehouse management and distribution. She also focuses on creating an inclusive work environment and ensuring everyone on our team is thriving in their roles!

WAREHOUSE & PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Kim oversees our warehouse and procurement operations here at Ground Up — an essential role that helps us get your favorite nut butters into your hands!

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Hayley started as a Production Associate and quickly moved on to learn fulfillment too! She was recently promoted to the role of Warehouse Supervisor, where she's assisting with everything from fulfillment and warehousing to customer care.

ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER

Zoë joined our marketing team in 2022 and manages all of our social media, recipes, product launches, emails, and more! She brings passion, creativity and a hard work ethic to the GU team. If you've messaged us on social, Zoë is likely the lovely human who replied to you!

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Theresa first joined Ground Up in 2022 as a Production Apprentice through our job training program. Today, she’s a key player on our team, bringing consistency, care, and a whole lot of pride to everything that leaves our kitchen.

JOB COACH

Claudia serves as our Job Coach, working to support the women on our team to ensure they're reaching their goals.

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Sara plays a hands-on role in bringing our nut butters to life—from mixing recipes and filling jars to ensuring each box is packed with care. Beyond her production duties, she’s also a mentor and leader, supporting our apprentices as they build new skills and confidence through our employment training program. 

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

If you’ve ever enjoyed a jar of our nut butter, chances are Shannon had a hand in making it. As a Production Associate at Ground Up, Shannon does everything from mixing and filling jars to labeling—but her impact goes far beyond the production line. Shannon now serves as a mentor to newer team members, leading by example and helping others discover their own strength.

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

As one of our incredible Production Specialists, Lynn brings creativity, dedication, and heart to every shift — whether she’s loading pallets in the warehouse or helping jars of nut butter make their way to your local store!

PRODUCTION APPRENTICE

Since joining the Ground Up team,Kim approaches every task with care, energy, and thoughtfulness— from prepping boxes and labeling jars to jumping in on the nut butter mixing line.

PRODUCTION APPRENTICE

As a hardworking member of our Production Apprentice team, Jamie has embraced every opportunity to grow — whether it's learning every role of the production line or stepping into mixing and mastering new skills!

PRODUCTION APPRENTICE

Alexis brings heart, dedication, and an inspiring spirit to our production team at Ground Up.Whether she’s operating the filling machine, inspecting jars, or working side by side with her team to keep production flowing smoothly, Alexis shows up with a can-do attitude and a commitment to teamwork that helps make our kitchen the uplifting space it is!

CO-FOUNDER

Carolyn is the creative mastermind behind Ground Up's delicious and unique nut butter flavors, and oversees marketing, ecommerce and finance at Ground Up.

CO-FOUNDER

Julie leads sales and partnerships at Ground Up, and as an avid athlete, nut butter is an easy sell for her! Julie also oversees Ground Up's employment training program.