Because if you
live with ALS,
so does
your family.
Meet The Team
Jodi O'Donnell-Ames
President, Founder
Jodi O’Donnell-Ames is a certified teacher, writer, massage therapist, member of Union Fire Co. and Rescue Squad and tireless advocate for those affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She lives with her husband Benton and three amazing children in Titusville, NJ.
Warren "Benton" Ames
Secretary
Warren “Benton” Ames – Car guy from ‘day one’. Currently 9:00-5:00 doing research work for ExxonMobil Corp. HLC board member to fight back against the disease that claimed a loved one, and in hopes of providing the help that wasn’t there when my own children needed it.
Heidi Brim
Treasurer
Heidi Brim joined Hope Loves Company in 2013. She has been an accountant for Medimedia since 2006. She is also a certified teacher, a designer of home fashions, and a volunteer with Contact of Mercer County where she works with individuals in crisis.
Lynn Brosch
Board Member
Lynne is a Registered Nurse who came to know HLC through its founder Jodi O'Donnell-Ames. Lynne cared for Kevin O'Donnell while he was fighting his battle with ALS. Currently employed as a Psychiatric Nurse, Lynne is married with 2 adult sons and is very excited to be a part of HLC.
Linda Cassidy
Vice President
Linda Cassidy is a self-employed Environmental Health and Safety Consultant. She has 20 years of safety experience working mainly with laboratories and healthcare facilities. She has also worked with various non-profit organizations. Linda is thrilled to be a part of Hope Loves Company!
Keiren Dunfee
Board Member
Keiren Dunfee is a Client Communications Graphic Designer with Corporate Synergies and Keiren Dunfee Graphics. She is proud to be captain of Team O'Donnell-Ames, one of the top fundraising teams at the ALS Out & Back Run in Philadelphia.
John Heller
Board Member
John Heller, owner of Riverton Health & Fitness Center, is dedicated to providing members with the services, staff, facilities, and education essential to a fulfilling exercise regime. When Mr. Heller became owner of RH&FC in 2013, he immediately committed to donating a percentage of monthly new membership sales to HLC.
Kathryn Meyers
Board Member
Kathryn has dedicated her career to raising funds for worthy causes including Samarian Hospice, Deborah Heart & Lung Center, The Girl Scouts of Greater Philadelphia and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America. She is currently with for Moore College of Art & Design. She is excited to bring her years of experience and great altruism to the organization.
Sherry Reed
Board Member
Sherry has worked closely with the ALS Hope Foundation in Philadelphia and is the sister of its’ president, Dr. Terry Heiman Patterson. She has extensive non-profit experience and a passion for helping ALS families. She is currently dedicated to early childhood development and HLC.
Ron Suzuki, M.D.
Board Member
Ron is a family practioner and has offices in Pennington and Plainsboro, NJ. He is also an acupuncturist. He is affliated with Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Ron has volunteered at Camp HLC and is happy to be part of the board!
Jack Tatar
Board Member
Jack is the founder of GEM Research Solutions. He has over 30 years of experience in retail, entertainment and financial services with executive positions in JP Morgan, Avon Products, and Merrill Lynch. He is the author of several books, including “Safe 4 Retirement: The Four Keys to a Safe Retirement” and “What’s the Deal with Bitcoins?”
Joseph P. Tredinnick
Board Member
Ron Joe has been with TD Bank, N.A. since 1992 and is currently the Regional Vice President of Burlington, Camden and Mercer Counties. He is on the board of many local nonprofits. Joe lost his friend Kevin O'Donnell to ALS in 2001 and is happy to be serving on the HLC Board of Directors in Kevin's memory.