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The People Behind ObesityHelp.com

Every day I get e-mail from people thanking me for having started this web site. Well, anyone who's been around here long enough knows that the real heroes of ObesityHelp.com are my staff. Without them I'd be worse than nowhere. Many slaved away with extreme dedication for years before I ever had any financial resources to put them on staff, and for that I am forever grateful.

Note, there are many many many people not recognized here who have helped me on this mission in various ways. In particular, all the dozens of important volunteers. When one thinks of ObesityHelp.com, they should think of all these contributors.

Eric Klein
Founder and CEO
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I founded ObesityHelp.com and the Association for Morbid Obesity Support in 1998 in order to help reach the 5 million plus people (there are this many in just the United States alone!) who suffer from morbid obesity. If you are looking for information on treatment of this condition, looking for fun and companionship with peers with similar experiences, looking for ways to help fight discrimination against obesity, or (hopefully) looking for all three, then you've come to the right place.
Jeannie Colter
RN,C
Co-Founder,
(aka "JC")
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Forever in our Hearts! We miss you JC. Thanks for everything you have done for all of us.
Cathy Wilson
Director of OH Support Groups and Training
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I had lap RNY on 10/22/2001. I am so excited to be part of the team of ObesityHelp. I am an ObesityHelp Support Group Chapter Leader. In addition, I am the Trainer for the Support Group Leader Program. I love all of the services and support that ObesityHelp gives to us as its members and am grateful to be part of it. I am excited at this opportunity and am proud to be associated with ObesityHelp.
Debbie Doty
Support Group Specialist
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I enjoy working with ObesityHelp because it is very rewarding helping people get the support they need. My sister had the surgery and is also a member with ObesityHelp. I am a wife and a mother of two boys and have lived in California all my life, but will soon become a resident of Nevada. I enjoy camping, quad riding, water sports, scrap booking, and soon will be transitioning from an amateur to a professional photographer.
Jason Riddle
(aka "JR")
Director of Operations
I wanted to work with ObesityHelp because I really liked the fact that they spend every day trying to help people with their fight against obesity. It is nice to be part of an organization that makes people's lives better.
Kim Gyurina
Events & Account Manager
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I joined OH as an employee over four years ago and have spent my time here planning the events for our members around the country. There is nothing more satisfying that hearing someone say that an OH event gave them the support they needed to get on track and feel good about themselves. I have met so many wonderful, sweet people at these events and hope to meet many more! OH was started over a decade ago to help fight obesity and support those who suffered from it, and it's a great thing to be a part of. Putting together grants this year for people very much in need has been very rewarding!
Jeff Cooper
Graphic Designer
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I am proud and priviledged to work with the wonderful staff here at OH. It is so rewarding to be a part of helping peoples lives. I have seen so many lives changed so drastically for the better here at OH through the years. I look forward to being a part of continued success in our members lives.
Tammy Colter
Director of Practice Development
1-866-957-4636
ext. 353
Bo McCoy
VP of Operations
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1-866-957-4636
ext. 365
I have a heart to reach those who suffer from morbid obesity. For over 33 years I lived the life of obesity. At the height of my weight gain I weighed 626 lbs. All I wanted was to feel normal. My life was full of physical pain, emotional torment, and isolation. The pounds had taken control of my life. Through faith, friendship, and medical assistance I found the strength to tackle the biggest obstacle of my life. For fun I like to swim [snorkel and scuba]. I enjoy reading and surfing the Internet. I like to shop on weekends. I enjoy dramatic movies and movies that make me think. I have a passion to have my own business someday. Until recently I never had the energy to work and make it happen but, I hope to own a restaurant someday. I am thankful for all my friends that I have made through ObesityHelp.
Rusty Martinez
Account Manager
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1-866-957-4636
ext. 0
I'm passionate about our WLS community. Being a post-op for over the past year, I have enjoyed life more than ever and have a desire to help those who are making this difficult and life changing journey. I have a passion for exercise and training hard to meet one of my life goal of completing a full marathon. I enjoy life with my family and friends. And very adventurous in doing anything fun and exciting.

**Quick Facts about OH Staff**
Did you know that many of our staff started out as ObesityHelp volunteers.
Did you know that many of our staff have had weight loss surgery, suffered from obesity, or had a family member who did.