OPERATIONS LEAD
Our Team
Meet Judy
Judy has been on the Ground Up team since 2020, starting in our training program and since becoming a key member of our ops team. If you've ordered from us online, Judy was probably the one packing your order with love and care!
Meet Caitlin
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER
Caitlin oversees our training program and production at GU. She not only ensures our staff is supported and properly trained, but she also keeps our production operations running smoothly and efficiently!
Meet Asia
SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Asia manages our wholesale accounts, event logistics and so much more! Her main goal is to spread awareness about Ground Up and get our nut butters in as many stores as possible. We're grateful for her passion!
Our team is comprised of women from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be a part of this inspiring team of capable, motivated and smart women. Women who are getting back on their feet, thanks to you.
Meet Wendy
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!
Meet Kim
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!
Meet Hayley
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.
Meet Zoë
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!
Meet Theresa
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.
Meet Claudia
JOB COACH
Claudia serves as our Job Coach, working to support the women on our team to ensure they're reaching their goals.
Meet Sara
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.
Meet Shannon
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.
Meet Lynn
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!
Meet Kim
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.
Meet Jamie
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!
Meet Alexis
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!
Meet Caro
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.
Meet Julie
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.
Program Graduate Spotlight
Meet Ren
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Ren is a recent graduate of our training program who has blossomed in her recent role as Warehouse Associate at Ground Up!
Meet J
Program Graduate
J could label for hours on end, with a smile on her face and music blasting in her headphones. She has now graduated from our training program and moved into full time employment at Transition Projects!
Meet Bonnie
Operations Lead
Bonnie joined our team in the last stages of her pregnancy, and hustled harder than anyone. Now, she has an adorable baby girl and is back on the team - still working hard.
Meet Sam
Kitchen Crew
Sam is not only one of our kitchen crew members, but she is also a talented artist! We appreciate her hard work, positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever she's needed.
Meet Tiffany
Warehouse Manager
The first person to master our filling machine, Tiffany was a crucial member of our kitchen team. She has done nearly every role at Ground Up, ultimately becoming our Warehouse Manager (and lead forklift operator)!
Meet Erika
Kitchen Lead + Marketing Intern
Erika was our Lead Filler, meaning she puts together and takes apart our filling machine (which is a very impressive task)! She also learned marketing and social media at Ground Up—and hopes to pursue work in that field upon graduating!