Jamie Holmes, Founder

Jamie founded Jamie’s Dream Team when she was eighteen (18) years old with the assistance of her Mother, Kim Shidel, and her Grandmother, Bonnie Cottone. Jamie has been a member of the Board of Directors of Jamie’s Dream Team since its inception in 2005.  Jamie graduated from McKeesport High School in 2005, and she has studied, among other things, pre-law and business at Community College of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  Jamie’s passion, though, is Jamie’s Dream Team.  Jamie decided when she was fifteen (15) years old and in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for one (1) of her many surgeries, that she wanted to someday start an organization that would help people with serious medical conditions.  Despite the pain and suffering that Jamie has, and continues to endure, her heart has always been with others who are suffering.  As such, Jamie started Jamie’s Dream Team to fulfill her dream of helping others who are suffering.

Bonnie Cottone, President

Bonnie is the President and a co-founder of Jamie’s Dream Team along with her daughter, Kim Shidel, and her granddaughter, Jamie Holmes.  Bonnie has been a member of the Board of Directors of Jamie’s Dream Team since its inception in 2005.  Bonnie has been an investor and real estate agent for thirty (30) years with Century 21 and Classic Homes in White Oak, Pennsylvania, and she also worked as a property manager for Segady Real Estate.  Bonnie was a foster parent through KATY Services for thirteen (13) years during which time she successfully fostered and mentored approximately eighty (80) children.  Bonnie has also coached girls’ softball teams and she has served as a volunteer for various charitable organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania over the years.

Kim Shidel, First Vice-President

Kim is the First Vice-President and co-founder of Jamie’s Dream Team along with her Mother, Bonnie Cottone, and her daughter, Jamie Holmes.  Kim has been a member of the Board of Directors of Jamie’s Dream Team since its inception in 2005.  Kim received a medical assistant certification from the Western School of Health and Business Careers in 1993.  Kim has primarily cared for Jamie on a full time basis since Jamie’s birth which
prevented Kim from maintaining a career outside of the home during Jamie’s childhood.  In addition to working tirelessly for Jamie’s Dream Team, in recent years Kim has been self employed as a pizza shop proprietor, home health aide, and home consultant sales associate.

Tricia Kaylor, Second Vice-President

Tricia is currently the Second Vice-President of Jamie’s Dream Team.  Tricia started as a volunteer with the organization, then became a member of the board and later became the Second Vice-President.  She has been with the organization since 2007.  Tricia is in the medical field and is currently employed by a specialty pharmacy.  Tricia graduated from Point Park University in 2006 with an MBA and graduated with a BS in Criminal Justice from Point Park University.  Tricia also has an Associates degree in Clinical Administration.  Tricia is currently a member of the board for MALTAA and serves as the Treasurer.  Tricia does volunteer work through her current employer.

Linda C. Plum, Treasurer

Linda is presently the Treasurer of Jamie’s Dream Team and has been Treasurer and a member of the Board Of Directors of Jamie’s Dream Team since its inception in 2005.  Linda is an attorney in private practice with the law firm of Plum & Plum in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.  Linda graduated in 1983 from Grove City College with a degree in Business Administration, and in 1986 from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. Linda is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations.  From 1995 to 2000 Linda served as a Hearing Committee Member, and then from 2000 to 2002 Linda served as a Hearing Committee Chair, of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.  Linda is a former volunteer with the Allegheny County Child Advocacy Project and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  Linda also is a member of the Twentieth Century Club of McKeesport where she presently serves as Treasurer.

Thomas Exler, Secretary

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