With over 30 years proficiency in management, product marketing, business consulting, and digital development, Matt has worked with Fortune 500 companies, small-medium sized businesses, and start-ups in a diverse assortment of roles and industries.

A multiple-award-winning team builder, Matt has a long history of consistently exceeding goals and motivating others to achieve sustained success.

In addition to his experience in the IT, financial, logistics, and federal government sectors, Matt is also a published author and public speaker.

Matt is proud to call Greenville, South Carolina home and he and his beautiful and talented wife, Sandy, are grateful for every opportunity to work and spend time with their five children.

As a programmer and web designer, Rikson has experience in a multitude of languages and frameworks, placing him on the cutting edge of the newest tech.

Since he co-founded Whetstone Studio in his high school days, his eye for innovation and passion for his work have consistently driven him and his team toward progress.

He has also used his piano and music production skills to compose soundtracks for audio books and trailers.

In his free time, he can be found practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, exploring downtown Greenville, or spending time with his family.

Tom has over 30-years-worth of experience as a software engineer, programmer, developer, regional IT director, and versatile IT professional.

Having worked for Fortune 500 corporations for the majority of his professional life, Tom has a vast array of skills and countless credits to his name.

Tom and his wife ReNeé recenty returned home to the Upstate after several years in Knoxville, TN.

Born and raised in Verona, NY, Sandy Stanton Pelicano received her B.F.A. from The Juilliard School in NYC, and is an alumna of North Carolina School of the Arts. For several years, she performed professionally as a principal dancer with Twyla Tharp's international touring company and taught Tharp repertoire in colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and abroad. Currently, Sandra is on faculty at Hamilton College as a Senior Lecturer.

In addition to her role as Director of Digital Marketing, Sandy is also on the Board of Directors for the Clinton Symphony Orchestra of the Mohawk Valley where she serves on the Programming and Marketing committees. She is happy to be a part of the Whetstone team as she brings her many years of marketing design and content creation to our clients. Sandy is married to her wonderful husband Matt Pelicano and loves her 5 amazing children.

Joey is an FAA Part 107 UAS Commercial Drone Pilot and experienced photographer and videographer.

With expertise spanning many areas of photography and videography, Joey has done product photography for companies like Body Glove, ToGo Power, and Jasmine Kitchen.

His videography has been featured by the City of Greenville, SC and he has produced numerous marketing videos for a diverse clientele. Joey has also created book trailers and added his talents as a voice-over artist.

Chris has over 40 years of experience in creative problem solving, providing commercial illustration, graphic design, print production, creative direction and consulting to a wide range of clients. He began as a full-time staff artist delivering illustration, concept design and art direction for many Fortune 500 companies during the 80’s and 90’s—serving local, national, and international clients across diverse industries, including automotive, telecommunications, manufacturing, technology, publishing, education, and health care. Over the last 25 years he has worked as a full-time freelancer applying his design skills, illustrative styles, project management, and business experiences to ever-new and varying challenges.

Chris lives and works in upstate South Carolina with his lovely wife Sharon, enjoying their ongoing friendship with their adult children, grandchildren and extended family.

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Andy has provided customer support in multiple industries for well over a decade. He has broad experience servicing diverse hardware and software systems and empowering the end user through education.

As part of his leadership role, Andy heads up our Computing 101 and Advanced Computing education programs, delivering classroom training onsite at client locations and remotely via video-classes.

In his free time, Andy produces a science-themed YouTube Channel, designs and creates products for 3D printing, customizes fresh and saltwater aquariums, and pursues all things scientific with his Great Pyrenees, Freya!