Mike Martinez
Natural Plant Products & OMG, A Cooperative
Shortly after completing his B.S. in Chemistry at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon Mike joined the staff at Natural Plant Products. In 2010, he assumed the position of CEO for both Natural Plant Products and its parent company, OMG, a cooperative of Oregon farms. In this capacity, he is responsible for all operations from crop production to finished product distribution in the personal care industry. In addition to his studies in chemistry, Mike completed an MBA at Willamette University with a focus on strategy and sustainability. A native of Seal Beach, CA, Mike is now proud to call himself an Oregonian and has adopted the requisite habits of running, the pursuit of pinot noir, and the habitual avoidance of umbrellas.
Charles Ortiz
OMG, A Cooperative
A native of the Willamette Valley with over 18 years of experience as a production agronomist, Charles brings a wealth of knowledge to the agricultural side of the business. Charles graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Crop and Soil Sciences and has worked in both industry and as an independent farm operator. Charles oversees all meadowfoam and radish production and works closely with OMG’s agricultural research partners in the public and private sectors.
Amber Smith
Natural Plant Products
Originally from Sweet Home, OR, Amber joined the Natural Plant Products team in 2011 after graduating from Willamette University with a degree in Rhetoric and Media Studies. Since then she’s served in various roles keeping the day-to-day operations of the company running smoothly. In her spare time, Amber enjoys tea, dystopian fiction, and hand-knitting her own socks.
Todd Baybutt
Natural Plant Products