About Us

Cole M. Hamels

     Colbert Michael Hamels (Cole) was born December 27, 1983 in San Diego California and attended Rancho Bernardo High School.

      In 2002, he was picked as the number one starter for the Rancho Bernardo Varsity Team.

     Hamels was drafted in the first round of the 2002 baseball draft by the Phillies (17^th overall) then called up to the Phillies in May 2006.

     In 2008, Hamels led the Phillies throughout the first month of the season in most pitching categories, including wins (3), ERA (2.70) and innings pitched (43 1/3).

     Hamels pitched in Game 1 of the National League Division Series contributing to the Phillies clinching the series on October 16 and earning him MVP of the National League Championship Series.

     Hamels was named Most Valuable Player of the 2008 World Series, making him only the fifth player to win two post-season MVP awards in the same year.

Heidi K. Hamels

      Heidi K. Strobel Hamels was born on October 29, 1978 in Maryland and grew up in the small farming town of Buffalo, Missouri.

    Heidi attended Drury University in Springfield, Missouri where she received a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education and Secondary Education. Heidi became a middle school teacher in Missouri.

     In 2002, Heidi left teaching to join the cast of season six of the wildly popular reality TV show Survivor: The Amazon, where she finished in fifth place. After the show, Heidi returned to school at West Chester University in Pennsylvania and obtained a Master’s degree in Education with a specialty degree in International Education.

     Two years later, they married on December 31, 2006 and spent their honeymoon traveling Africa.

The Hamels Foundation was created and co-founded by Cole and Heidi in 2008.

Kathy has over 25 years experience in business management including financial analysis and planning. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri State University in accounting and is currently working on her Master of Arts degree in Non Profit Management.

Dr. Hughes is Harvard trained, and among the most experienced and highly educated facial cosmetic surgeons in New Jersey. She has consistently been selected by her peers as a “Top Doc” in eyelid plastic surgery and facial cosmetic surgery in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Dr. Hughes has taught in the Oculoplastic Department at Wills Eye Hospital for 24 years. Dr. Hughes performs surgical facelift procedures, eyelid surgery, endoscopic eyebrow and mid facelifts, microfat tranfers, skin resurfacing. Noninvasive services are also performed and include Botox, facial injectable fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and numerous skin treatments with intense pulse light treatments (IPL), Gentle Wave light treatments, chemical peels, skin care products and epilite hair removal.

Dr. Hughes is board certified in both Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Ophthalmology, is a fellow of both the American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.

Peter Madden, a nationally recognized marketing expert, founded AgileCat in 2001as a branding agency specializing in advertising, design and public relations. At the heart and soul of AgileCat’s services is Brand Therapy, a research and discovery tool that Madden invented to effectively discover and define a company’s brand promise, characteristics, values, and aspirations. AgileCat was named Innovative Business of the Year in Philadelphia by the Center City Proprietors Association for branding and design. In 2006, at age 35, Madden was named by The Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 40 most influential businesspeople in Philadelphia under the age of 40 and the previous year, he was recognized as a Vanguard by Philadelphia Style. AgileCat is one the most-awarded agencies in the Philadelphia Region. He lives with his wife Celeste and their 3-year old son Gavin in Newtown Square, PA.

James Sheehan
Director of Large Case
Lincoln Financial Group

Jim Sheehan is the Director of Large Case for the Group Protection business of Lincoln Financial where he is responsible for sales and future growth in the 2,500 employer group segment with a focus on group life, disability and worksite benefits. He enjoys a client facing approach and remains active in a sales capacity working specifically on the large case sales in the Philadelphia territory.
 
In 1995 Sheehan joined Guarantee Mutual Life, where as Regional Group Manager, he opened up the Philadelphia group office which was one of the company’s first regional locations. Guarantee Mutual Life became Jefferson Pilot Financial and then later Lincoln Financial Group. Sheehan was the 2005 recipient of Lincoln Financial’s prestigious Easton Builders Award, which is given annually to the field associate who reflected loyalty, leadership, integrity, character, and perseverance. He was promoted to his current position with in 2007.

A Philadelphia native and currently a West Chester resident, Sheehan is an active member of both areas’ philanthropic communities. In addition to his seat on the Board of Directors for the Hamels Foundation, he is an ardent supporter of West Chester University Athletics. In 2010 he was one of the driving forces that worked to recognize his former teammate Mike Horrocks with the creation of the Mike Horrocks Memorial and Scholarship Fund.   Additionally, Sheehan was integral in honoring longtime WCU men’s basketball coach Dick DeLaney with the establishment of the Richard DeLaney Endowment.  Both of these endowments will help current and future WCU athletes achieve success both on the field and in the classroom.

A graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, he lettered for both the Golden Rams football and basketball teams. He garnered numerous accolades including Associated Press Little All-American, All Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and All-ECAC honors.  In April, Sheehan will be recognized for his accomplishments on the gridiron when he is inducted into the West Chester University's Football Hall of Fame. 

Justin B. Wineburgh, head of Cozen O’Connor’s Media, Entertainment and Sports Law practice, has years of extensive experience counseling clients and litigating cases in the media, entertainment and sports industries throughout the United States and abroad. Justin’s experience includes serving as film and television production counsel, negotiating and drafting complex agreements designed to support and advance his clients’ business objectives, and litigating many high profile cases. Justin regularly lectures on issues affecting the entertainment industry, and is currently  an adjunct professor, teaching entertainment law, at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University, where he is also on the Advisory Board. Justin has been named a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” each year since 2007, a “Lawyer on the Fast Track,” a recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “40 under 40” award, included in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Faces of the New Philly,” and a member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Leadership Class. Justin sits on the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Film Society, the Pennsylvania Film Industry Association, and the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

James Maransky 

James Maransky, principal of The Envision Group, is a real estate developer, broker and Certified Green Roof Professional who specializes in LEED certified development and construction.  The Envision Group’s mission is to promote neighborhood redevelopment by building high quality new construction housing with an environmental conscience.  The EnVision Group also works on a consulting basis assisting developers, owners and non-profit groups in the design, financing, project management, construction and marketing of real estate projects.  The EnVision Group is currently working on The Icehouse Development, a LEED Platinum 35 unit multi-family Development in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia.  The EnVision Group has led the project through all stages of the development process including site selection, acquisition, design, zoning approvals, entitlements, financing, construction, LEED certification and marketing. 

Jim received a Bachelor of Science in finance from Albright College.  He was captain of the football team and named an NCAA All-American.  Jim set the all-time NCAA Division III career receiving record for Tight Ends.  Jim went on to earn his MBA from Villanova University in finance and entrepreneurial science which he earned on full scholarship as a graduate research assistant.  Prior to working in real estate Jim worked as an energy consultant completing best case scenario analysis for the operation of power plants.  Jim began working in real estate in 2002 starting with residential rehabs and the acquisition of investment properties.  Jim quickly parlayed his early success into land and building acquisitions which in turn led to larger scale development.  The integration of LEED Certification came as a natural fit due to his already existing professional emphasis on finding energy efficiencies.  His recent work at The Icehouse earned the honor of becoming the first ever LEED Platinum multi-family low rise project in Philadelphia history. 

Nadia Maransky

Nadia Maransky is known for her personality plus and has the ability to light up a room with her amazing laugh and sense of humor.  Her sparkling personality and ability to connect with people translate very well in the professional arena where Nadia is a Sr. Account Executive for Gartner Inc. where she deals directly with CIO’s and CEO’s selling corporate wide Information Technology systems.  Prior to joining Garter, Nadia was a Surgical Device Specialist providing hands on expertise to Neurosurgeons in the use of a sealant used in brain and spinal surgeries.   

While Nadia is very accomplished professionally, she considers herself the ultimate working mother and prides herself in her family.  Nadia and Jimmy have two young sons Luke Austin and Cole Michael.  For Nadia, it is a delicate balance of spending quality family time while still accomplishing professional goals.  Nadia is a Delaware County native.  She graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, PA before attending Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD.  Nadia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.  While at Morgan Nadia was a member of Student Government and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.  She was named Ms. Delta and was given the challenge of community outreach for the City of Baltimore.  Nadia continued her volunteering efforts after college working for Senator Anthony Hardy Williams and most recently with Senator Larry Farnese’s campaign.  Nadia and Jimmy are both very honored to carry this tradition forward in working with The Hamels Foundation.

Rob has 23 years in broadcast media experience in Philadelphia. He is Sales Manager for 102.9 WMGK a Greater Media Company. Partner stations include 93.3 WMMR, 95.7 BEN FM, 97.5 and WPEN The Fanatic. He is responsible for overseeing the sales revenue which includes local sales, corporate partnerships and interactive revenue for the Philadelphia radio station.
In addition to motivating, training and implementing successful sales systems, Rob’s talent is being proactive in developing new revenue streams for the media company.  Rob held several titles in his radio career, but most of his time was spent developing marketing programs for local and regional companies. 
While at Beasley Broadcasting (WXTU and WRDW) he created specialty departments within his company to meet the demands of the growing marketing needs of clients. He spearheaded Beasley Marketing Group in Philadelphia which was served as the non-traditional revenue department for the company. This included a sports marketing department for WXTU’s Motor Racing Network affiliation, which activated local and regional programs with NASCAR’s national sponsors.  He also was the Director of Beasley Interactive Philadelphia, a revenue department that develops custom web and mobile marketing programs for clients. 
His career began with Asbury Park Press Broadcasting’s WSJT as TV Account Executive.
Rob is a graduate of Rowan University where he specialized in Radio & TV / Advertising.
He lives in Haddonfield, NJ with his wife Jane, a school teacher in Marlton along with their two children, Shannon and Robert.

G-N Kang graduated from The University of Arizona with a major in Media Arts and minor in Journalism. Throughout her career as executive producer and co-host for a number of morning radio shows, she's always given back to the community through charitable work. Now, she's the Director of Operations for The Hamels Foundation and her goal is to utilize her resources to raise the most money for schools in the U.S. and help AIDS/HIV victims in Malawi

Kelly Anderson graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Kelly has almost ten years experience in non-profit development, focused primarily on issues relating to children. As Director of Operations for the Springfield, MO office, Kelly's main focus is on addressing concerns related to education for children in Springfield and the surrounding communities, and promoting the cause of The Hamels Foundation.

Mandy joins The Hamels Foundation as the Administrative Assistant for our offices in Springfield, MO. Her primary role will be to support all Foundation staff in their fundraising efforts and provide assistance on a variety of activities.