Wyze Appoints Former Amazon Executive Melissa Kirmayer Eamer as President and Chief Operating Officer

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025--

Wyze, a company creating products that make homes smart and safe, today announced the appointment of Melissa Kirmayer Eamer as President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she will bring experience from consumer-centric brands, including Glossier and Amazon, to guide Wyze through its next phase of strategic growth.

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“Melissa’s background in scaling customer-focused businesses and driving innovation in hardware will help deliver even greater value to customers,” said Yun Zhang, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Wyze. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and expand our impact as we bring AI deeper into the smart home.”

Kirmayer Eamer adds to the roster of former Amazon talent at Wyze, joining co-founders Yun Zhang, Dave Crosby, and Dongsheng Song. She brings over 25 years of experience leading consumer brands, including as the CEO of Modern Age and as COO at Glossier. During her nearly 20 years at Amazon, Kirmayer Eamer developed a standout ability to build products and businesses from the ground up, lead large-scale teams, and drive growth, culminating in her role as Vice President of Amazon Devices, where she oversaw product development and sales for Kindle and Echo.

Melissa’s operational expertise and extensive background leading product innovation at Amazon Devices will be instrumental as Wyze continues to scale and expand its offerings. As President and COO, she will improve speed to market and enhance customer support, while driving Wyze’s data-driven decision-making through business intelligence to inform strategy and operational efficiency. In addition, she will oversee partnerships and business development to support Wyze’s continued growth and market expansion.

“Wyze has built a strong foundation by delivering innovative products that meet real customer needs at an affordable price point. I’m eager to return to the smart devices space, where I’ll focus on improving operational excellence to deliver new, innovative products to market faster,” said Kirmayer Eamer. “There’s significant opportunity ahead, and I look forward to joining the team that is leading Wyze through its next stage of growth.”

Kirmayer Eamer’s appointment follows a series of new product innovations from Wyze, including the AI-powered “NBD” Notifications Filter and the Bulb Cam in 2025. As the company continues to expand its product lineup, it remains focused on delivering advanced features at accessible prices to make users' lives easier.

To learn more or shop Wyze products, visit Wyze.com.

About Wyze
Wyze is on a mission to make quality smart home technology accessible. Our innovative product team is driven to deliver tech products, software, and AI features that make our customers’ lives easier while remaining accessible. Wyze’s user- and wallet-friendly security cameras, home monitoring, connected home, health and wellness, and lifestyle products are trusted by more than 10 million households. For more information, visit www.wyze.com.

Kirmayer Eamer joins Wyze to scale operations, deepen customer focus, and drive innovation in the smart home market.

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was only a matter of time before Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit a grand slam.

But an inside-the-park shot, like the one Wood smashed in Tuesday’s 9-6 victory over the New York Mets?

“I didn’t think it would be like this,” Wood said. “That was a fun way to get it.”

Down 5-0, the Nationals loaded the bases with two outs in the second inning against Mets starter Nolan McLean. Wood hit a first-pitch sweeper to the opposite field, where it glanced off the leaping Nick Morabito’s arm and bounded into center.

“When I saw that, I kind of just knew it was a full-on sprint home,” the 23-year-old Wood said of his 53rd career home run. “That’s probably why my eyes got big.”

Center fielder Tyrone Taylor braced himself before running into the wall before looking at Morabito, who pointed to the carom before giving chase himself.

“He lost track of the baseball,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “He went after and then he didn’t know where the ball was. That’s a tough break there.”

Wood scampered around the bases in 15.15 seconds and slid headfirst across the plate well ahead of the throw for his first career grand slam and 13th homer of the season.

It was the ninth inside-the-park grand slam in the majors since 1994. The previous one was hit by Toronto’s Raimel Tapia on July 22, 2022.

“When they get over the fence, obviously I think James enjoys that more so he doesn’t have to run as hard or as far,” first-year Nationals manager Blake Butera said. “But that was pretty cool. I think everyone was pretty fired up, talking some smack that he can’t hit it over the fence.”

The Nationals have two inside-the-park grand slams since the franchise moved to Washington in 2005. Michael A. Taylor hit the other Sept. 8, 2017, at home against Philadelphia.

Three of the four inside-the-park grand slams this century were hit at Nationals Park. Philadelphia’s Aaron Altherr connected for one at Washington on Sept. 25, 2015.

Now, Wood has joined that small club.

“It’s probably the biggest smile I’ve seen on his face since I’ve gotten to know him,” Butera said.

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Washington Nationals' Drew Millas, right, celebrates as the Nationals' James Wood slides into home on a inside the park grand slam home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (7) watches Washington Nationals' James Wood head home on a inside-the-park grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Nationals' Drew Millas, right, celebrates as the Nationals' James Wood slides into home on a inside the park grand slam home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Nationals' James Wood hits an inside the park grand slam home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Nationals' James Wood slides into home as New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens waits for the throw on an inside the park gland slam home run during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)