Tammy Pelstring (CEO, Co-founder)

Tammy Pelstring, CEO and co-founder of Obentec, lives in Santa Cruz, California with her husband and two children. Before founding Obentec, she owned a wholesale bakery and served as the president of the board of directors and chairperson of the executive, financial and personnel committees of a non-profit organization. She has also worked in the medical diagnostic industry as a technical consultant and product specialist.She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. Her interests include online investing, community supported agriculture, and family health and nutrition.

Amy Hemmert, president and co-founder of Obentec, is a writer, educator, and mother of two school-age children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in English. She has co-authored five books and numerous articles, and has been a frequent presenter at professional conferences in the US and abroad. Her interests include cross-cultural communication, language acquisition, family nutrition, organic gardening, cooking, and environmental studies.

Nancy Waterous, our Office Manager, is the mother of two grown daughters. She has recently relocated to Capitola from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology and social work from Skidmore College and is a former high school librarian. In her free time, Nancy enjoys debating political issues, reading, and spending time at the beach.

Kate Chipman lives in San Rafael, California with her husband and two sons. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts and attended a master's in Public Health program at Boston University. She has been involved with Obentec since its inception in 2001.She came to the job with ten years of sales experience. She is a past PTA president, winner of the Golden Bell award, and has served on her district's wellness committee. Her interests include hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and travel.

Michelle grew up in the Santa Cruz area and currently resides in Los Gatos, California. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from San Diego State University with a minor in sociology. She enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time in the outdoors. She is proud to be a part of the Obentec team and is passionate about helping the environment and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Tamara Cummings , Obentec's head of Customer support, lives in Santa Cruz, California with her husband and two sons. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UC San Diego. She's been involved with gymnastics since she was 9 years old and continues to teach gymnastics to preschoolers. She has been an active member of the Parent Teacher Club since 1999, coordinating fundraising events and volunteering in the classroom. Her interests include health and exercise, gardening, Little League baseball, and travel.

Anna Dietze handles our front office and assists in most aspects of the company. She has recently relocated to the Santa Cruz area from Chico, CA, where she attended California State University as a behavioral sciences, anthropology student. She continues to attend CSU through their Education At a Distance Program. Her interests include museum studies, bike riding, reading, listening to live music, and enjoying outdoor activities.

Stephanie Cook brings extensive experience in finance, customer service and support. She is a skilled public speaker, money manager, and group facilitator. In her life outside of Obentec, she attends school part time, volunteers in the community, and performs in two bands.