Oboz Team
Meet The Team
Here at Oboz, we are hikers, anglers, runners, foragers, skiers, hunters, knitters, bikers, guitar players, dog-walkers, and fun-chasers. We are different, but we have a collective love of the trail that enables us to create hiking boots and footwear that’s always worthy of the task at hand.
Amy Beck
Madame President
- Born a Hoosier but has called the Rockies home for the last 15+ years
- Conservation Alliance board member and outdoor enthusiast who loves animals, yoga, skiing, biking, hiking...and lots of live music.
- A passionate traveler: Africa holds a special place in her heart.
Dan Wehunt
Footwear Generator
- Human of the world record holder of the dog mile... Odessa.
- Despite the last name and bird dog, has never hunted.
- University of Florida track & field alum. Go Gators!
Christian Schumacher
Engineer of Bartering
- Prefers driving for days over flying for a few hours.
- Skied semi-pro on the East Coast before discovering Montana's "cold smoke" powder; easier on the knees.
- Talks to his dog and is convinced he understands the meaning of life.
Megan Shiverdecker
Wheeler and Dealer
- Love Montana summer more than winter
- Enjoy backpacking, camping, hiking, and biking. Currently mountain biking is my favorite and serving on the SWMMBA Board
- South Carolina Flag Football State Champion
Amanda Taylor
Count-y Sheriff
- Grew up in the "Live Free or Die" state and lives life accordingly
- Considers her top gear a saddle, skis, and multiple pairs of Oboz
- Chief wrangler to her 3 adventurous daughters and occasionally her husband
Josh Wise
Chief Doodler
- Brought extreme canoeing to Montana. Briefly. (RIP, canoe.)
- Can see Minnesota from his boyhood home in Wisconsin. Talks like it, too.
- Bikes, hikes, skis, camps, fishes and ice climbs. Don't ask about swimming.
Steve Lowry
Facilitator of Gear, Stuff, and Things
- Skis can double as a lift-line bed when you're serious about first chair.
- Paid for Japan ski trip by subsisting on free pizza from former job. Every day. For a year.
- Skiied Niseko powder. Hut-toured Alaska. Still ranks Bridger Bowl #1.
Jeni Anthon
Countess of Bean
- Excels at the 100-yard dash. Particularly when chased by a bison.
- Traded the thrill of skydiving for the (slightly safer/cheaper) rush of rockhounding.
- According to the two men in her life (Maximillian I and II), builds a mean Lego spaceship.
Corey McPherson
Product Enthusiast
- Family calls him Corey, but you can call him Baggins on the trail.
- AT, PCT, CDT...check, check and check. Hiker Trash for life.
- Considers M&Ms the best snack even if they're in the dirt, thanks to their protective candy shell.
Jasmin Chang
Chaperon of Fabrication
- Once quit her job to backpack for 3 years across multiple countries. Now that is True to the Trail.
- Loves ANY outdoor activity… except for skiing.
- Ululu, Australia is her favorite. Stars from horizon to horizon.
Peter Carioscia
Touring Tutor
- Likes Bryce National Park so much his kid is named after it. He highly recommends a visit if you can.
- As a teacher he took students all over the country hiking. Now he gets to travel all over and teach about hiking footwear.
- Loves to get people connected to the outdoors. Just ask and he’ll try to help you.
Scott Wilfling
Merchant Maestro
- It all started with an internship in Glacier National Park…he never looked back; MT is home.
- Has an obsessive, flat brim hat collection.
- When he's not biking, skiing, boating, or camping, you'll find him trying to keep the knots out of his daughters’ hair.
Daisy Dao
Quality Assurance Enthusiast
- Passionate traveler, exploring beautiful places and local cuisines.
- Cherish family weekends, enjoying quality time together.
- Cooking aficionado, creating delicious dishes for loved ones.
Anna Tran
Quirky Surveillance
- Consider as a milk tea connoisseur.
- Like playing with my little boy - a dog named Kem.
- Foodie adventures at every corner of the city.
Parker Beatty
Nomadic Shoe Monger
- Considers ice cream a year-round treat
- Always said they would never live in Montana and now calls Montana home
- Noticed birds at 30 now a full-fledged birder at 35
Abigail Cook
Social Savant
- 3-time Pass, Punt, and Kick regional qualifier.
- Typography guru & aspiring harmonica player.
- Life's goal is to be a "sugar maker," aka harvesting maple syrup.
Ginny Galbreth
Captain Communicator
- Enjoyer of nearly every outdoor activity.
- Trail maintenance extraordinaire that has fixed up trails from national parks to national forests and everything in between.
- Lived a lot of places, but Montana will always be home.
Kenny Gamblin
Storytelling Guru
- Dropped out of college, opened a credit card, and flew into Nepal to photograph earthquake victims in 2015.
- Was chased by a black bear in the rain while running down from McAfee Knob, VA.
- Loves to climb and be camp dad.
Zach Kincaid
Whimsical Webmaster
- A galivanting globetrotter in search of national parks, mountain ranges, and street tacos.
- If you see a barking whoodle (Wheaten Terrier/Poodle) out on the trail, his name is Ralphie, and Ashley and I shouldn't be too far behind.
- Lived in a van down by a river, that river just happened to be in New Zealand.
Mike Newlands
Master Magician of Predicting the Future
- Sings around the office *Doopity Boo Bappity Bee Bop*
- Grew up in West Germany when the Berlin wall fell
- Broke my right thumb due to a cannon mishap at Gettysburg National Battlefield when I was 11 years old
Pete Duncan
Alt Text Aficionado
- Has gotten a hole in one despite being a very average golfer.
- Loves a good Marketplace deal.
- Once landed a backflip while skiing, off a ski jump, without skis.
Josh Romano
Assistant To The Chief Doodler
- Grew up wanting to be a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer…
- …can only swim just well enough to not need a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.
- Makes pasta instead.
Riley Quinn
Product Line Magician
- Big fan of iced coffee and a warm pastry.
- Born and raised by the ocean, but is excited for all that the mountains have to offer.
- Find me out on the courts at lunch! Tennis and pickleball are a favorite pastime.
Paige King
CEO
- East coast transplant.
- 12-ounce honey latte with whole milk and cinnamon (hint hint 😉).
- Being left-handed is a personality trait.
- Lover of skiing, trail running, and long strenuous hikes with a good view.
Joel Conybear
Pied Piper of Eastern Sales
- I love to try and play any sport, but only hockey, hiking, and the occasional trail run have stuck.
- Played bagpipes at Carnegie Hall on St Patrick’s Day with The Chieftains.
- My favorite daughter attends the Rochester Institute of Technology and rows on the Crew Team. Go Tigers!
Sophie Leach
Professional Connector of Dots
- Has two silly corgis named Teddy and Lupine.
- In my free time you can find me running in the mountains.
- Powered by plants
Sam Ballard
Product Whisperer
- Idahoan at heart.
- Firm believer in the power of denim.
- Passionate about the outdoors, music, and making friends on a powder day.
Meghan McAlpin
Benjamins Distributor
- Born and raised in Montana.
- Avid vinyl collector.
- Mother of house plants.
Elise Batten
Shoe Scribbler
- Mozart named one of his most famous pieces für her.
- Crafted shoes in elementary school out of hot pink duct tape.
- Has hardboiled delectable eggs in Idaho hot springs.
Kaycee Gilbert
East Coast Expo
- Retired ski bum, current runner and gardener.
- Flathead Cherry addict.
- Has hiked 38 of the 46 ADK High Peaks.
Addie Hovland
Human Sorcerer
- Self- proclaimed office dog walker.
- Aspiring to be the oldest Olympic figure skater in history.
- Moved to Montana for the warm weather.
Megan Montague
Resolution Ranger
- When I’m not working, I’m on a mountain or in a thrift store.
- My favorite drink and my dog have the same name.
- Used to live somewhere that had 100 days in a row of over 100-degree heat.
Mary Rondepierre
- Montana girl, forever.
- Met my husband on the
Fourth of July, there were fireworks. - On my lunch break, I
am walking my border collie, Pard.
Mark Balint
- My first time skydiving was also my first time ever on an airplane
- I lived in Saigon, Vietnam for two years
- My first concert was Michael Jackson’s Bad Tour in 1988 (my mom took me ❤️ )
Chris AAmot
- Mountain bikes: not a hobby, a personality trait. If there’s a trail, I’m on it. If there’s not a trail, I’m wondering why.
- I travel for the culture, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and Tacos!
- I’ve been lucky enough to live in two of the most beautiful places on earth—Colorado and Montana—so my standards are unfairly high
Steph Fouts
- Makes immersive installation art out of trash in their free time
- Their claim to fame in high school was being able to recite 80 digits of pi
- Was once professionally hired to play saxophone at an M&M-themed bar mitzvah
Maggie Cameron
- Good steward and big fan of National Forest Service Cabins.
- Iced coffee when it’s -20 out? Yes please.
- Raised in New Orleans, but spent summers in Montana growing up.
David Henry
- Tasting shoes since 2009.
- Best trail snack is the one you have.
- Second sunrise is magic.
Charlie Jones
- Went to the smallest K-12 public school in Maine (65 kids total).
- Played center on my high school basketball team (I was 5'7" at the time).
- Has gone an entire month without showering while on a NOLs mountaineering course in the North Cascades.
Erin Learn
- Strongly believes the best adventures start with coffee and end with beer, fries, and good company.
- Favorite outdoor memory is fly fishing with her husband in the Italian Alps, but Glacier will always feel like home.
- Usually accompanied by her dog, Kilby, who believes every hike should end with a dramatic leap into the nearest body of water.
Zent
Inspector Extraordinaire
- Is in for any road trip that involves the mountains on one side and the coast on the other.
- Loves any holiday that gives him a three-day weekend, i.e. another day to hit the trail.
- Feels like it’s never to late to start a hike. Especially if there is a sunrise on the other end.
Elsa Tritsch
Guard Dog
- Been ripping pow since she could walk.
- Her name doesn't come from Frozen, but she is obsessed with the snow.
- Shares a birthday with Mother Nature.
Ellie Milner
- Butterflies taste with their feet.
- The patent for the fire hydrant was lost in a fire.
- The first imaging satellites used to drop film from space which was either caught by aircraft or recovered in the ocean.
Emery Johnson
Operations Clairvoyant
- Has built out two vans with her husband – and only broke down in the first one 8 times.
- Raising two girls to love the outdoors and type 2 fun as much as she does
- Happy place is a trail, skin track, river, or an excel spreadsheet.
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