Nancy Kern

Nancy Kern and her husband Mike are proud parents of a daughter and two sons and five grandchildren.

Both Nancy and her husband are active in various ministries at Sts. Peter and Pauls Church. She has been a volunteer at Heart to Heart since the store was open and now serves as President of the Board of Directors.

Sister Mary George Boklage R.S.M.

Sister has dedicated her life as member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy for 60 years as of September 8, 2001. She was formerly a Hospital Administrator, retired after having served as CEO of Clermont Mercy Hospital, Batavia, Ohio in 1995. Sister served a total of 54 years in the healthcare field. Presently she serves as Sacristan and Chair of Worship Commission, Holy Trinity Church, Batavia, Ohio.

Sister also is Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Mercy Healthcare Partners, Western, Ohio (Springfield, Urbana, Dayton).
Sister Mary George is very instrumental in the day to day operations of Heart to Heart. Her past experiences have been a tremendous asset to the growth and development of Heart to Heart.

Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ,

Fr. Michael is a storyteller, retreat master, and spiritual director who approaches his ministry through his gifts as an actor, writer, and director. He holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. A member of the Jesuit community at Loyola University in Chicago, Fr. Michael is known in churches across the country for his spirited preaching and heart-warming dramas.

Fr. Michael was commissioned by Heart to Heart to dramatized and produced an outstanding video of The Passion and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John. Fr. Michael's spell-binding solo performance in "The Passion..." provided the foundation for all future growth of Heart to Heart. He has given endless hours to professionally edit and produce all projects developed by Heart to Heart. Fr. Michael's meticulous attention to detail has consistently provided a professional finish to Heart to Heart.
 
Judi Hostiuck

Judi, her husband Denny, and two sons, Andy and Alex are parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Reading, Ohio.

Judi developed a life long freindship with Stephanie Ring during the Holy Land Pilgrimage in 1999 that was led by Fr. Jim Willig and Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. As a result of the spiritual bond that was formed between them, Judi became involved in the development of Heart to Heart. Judi has also dedicated her heart to the mission of spreading the Good News. Judi is a vital support to the organization, without her strength and commitment Heart to Heart would not be where it is today!
 Edgar L. Willig Sr.

Edgar L. Willig, and his wife Alice, have been married over 50 years. They have eleven wonderful children including son Fr. Jim Willig and 29 grandchildren. Edgar graduated from Western Hills High School and then attended U.C. Evening College. He served in the Military as a First Class Radar Technician in the U.S. Naval Airforce - World War II. Edgar received Honorable Medical Discharge. Edgar is now retired after 45 years with Parkway Products Inc as CEO. He is presently on Board of Directors for Parkway Products, Inc.

Edgar is also presently active in the following Organizations:
• Serra Club of Cincinnati - Charter Member
• Knights of the Holy Sepulchre
• Legatus
• Community Land Co-op
• Fenwick Society
• K of C
• St. Antoninus Parish - Pro Life/ Pro Family
• Price Hill / Western Hills Kiwanis Club
• Meals On Wheels

His other Interests are entertaining at West Park Retirement Home, playing golf and swimming at the fitness center.
 

Tammy Bundy

Tammy is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a degree in English education. She is the author of several inspirational books, the editor of the Heart to Heart Newsletter, and is a respected motivational speaker as well.
Tammy's life with her husband and their four children is the basis for her weekly column "Notes from Home" which has appeared in many newspapers, including the Cincinnati Post.

Tammy is the co-author of Fr. Jim's three books. Working with Fr. Jim, Tammy found a source of inspiration beyond words that she wishes to carry forth to others. And it is that inspiration that has led her to Heart to Heart.
"Go into all the world and proclaim
the Good News to all creation."
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