In 2002, Laura Jansen founded Dragonfly Forest, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, committed to offering seriously ill children the opportunity to enjoy a free, overnight camp experience in an environment that is safe, equipped to meet a variety of physical and medical needs, nurturing, and filled with activities that allow each child to reach their “full fun”.

Ms. Jansen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in 1978. Her first major career move was to join Libby Lee Toys, Inc. as General Manager eventually becoming Chairman. In the mid 1980’s while still President of Libby Lee, Ms. Jansen led the team from Libby Lee’s sister company, Cinpac, Inc., to try and win a contract from the US Government producing and packaging MRE’s (Meals, Ready-to-Eat) for the Department of Defense.  After winning the first contract, Ms. Jansen became President of Cinpac, Inc. and moved to Chairman of Libby Lee Toys.  Cinpac was one of only three Prime Contractors in the country producing MRE’s.  Ms. Jansen established the Defense Rations Manufacturing Association (DRMA) in order to speak with authority in Washington and served as its first President. Both Libby Lee Toys and Cinpac were sold in the late nineties and continue to operate, although under new names. Ms. Jansen has been a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Within the Philadelphia Chapter, she served in various governance positions up to and including Chapter Chairman in 2000-2001.

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Mr. Colburn currently serves as the President of Dragonfly Forest.  He is an Executive and Consultant with USI Insurance Services.

He received a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Fine Arts from Dickinson College, and an M.B.A. from Emory University.  After graduation, he began work at his family’s insurance agency specializing in medical and malpractice insurance. By designing insurance for professional groups of physicians, lawyers, realtors, dentists and Chambers of Commerce, the family business grew and in 1998 merged with USI Insurance Services, the largest association insurance administrator in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Currently, he serves as an Executive and Consultant for the new USI management team.

Colburn is a major sponsor of the Philadelphia Bar foundation, on the Board of Directors of the Tyler Arboretum, Committee Chairman of PIMA, AIPAGIA (insurance associations), fundraiser for United Way, Lou Scott Scholarship Fund, Cabinet Member for Dickinson College, Trustee for the Colburn Scholarship Fund, Vice President of the Breakwater Beach Association, and Day Chair of the Young Presidents’ Organization. 

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Harry Cook serves as the Secretary of Dragonfly Forest.  He is the Principal of The Cook Organization, Ltd., a management and investment company, focusing on food and food-related industries, general manufacturing, marine industry, specialty retailing, direct investment, venture capital, consulting and start-ups.

Mr. Cook earned his B.A. in economics from Emory University in 1977.  In 1982, Mr. Cook co-founded Cook Family Foods, Ltd. as a start-up company specializing in smoked hams and related meats, serving as President and CEO.  In 1988, the company was sold to ConAgra, Inc., a food and agricultural conglomerate. From 1988 to 1991, he continued on as Chairman and CEO, successfully transitioning his freestanding, privately held meat company into an integrated Independent Operating Company (IOC) format within ConAgra companies.

Mr. Cook supports various civic and non-profit organizations and has been involved in a number of professional associations, including Past Director, the American Meat Institute, Past Member, Institute of Food Technologists and Member, Young Presidents Organization.

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Kevin F. Donohoe launched The Kevin F. Donohoe Company, Inc. in April of 1983; an organization committed to the development of and investment in quality, high-end office and retail properties.

Mr. Donohoe received a B.A. in economics from Georgetown University and an M.B.A in finance from the University of Maryland. He completed the Executive Program in Real Estate Investment Analysis at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His real estate career began with several positions held at the family owned Donohoe Companies and proceeded as Real Estate Vice President for the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company and continued as President, CEO of the American Metropolitan Development Corporation.

Mr. Donohoe supports various civic and cultural non-profit organizations. He is Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; a Trustee of The Franklin Institute; a Trustee of the Lower Merion Police Pension Association; and former Chairman and a member of the Advisory Board of the Main Line YMCA. Mr. Donohoe is also a member of The Urban Land Institute; The International Council of Shopping Centers; an Advisory Board Member of the Wharton Real Estate Institute; a past member and Chapter Chairman of The Young President’s Organization; and a current member of The Philadelphia Presidents’ Organization, World Presidents’ Organization and Chief Executives Organization.

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David Goldenberg is a graduate of Tulane University and the Wharton Business School and past President of Goldenberg Candy Company, a privately held, fourth generation family business, manufacturing chocolate peanut confectionery. While running Goldenberg Candy Company, Mr. Goldenberg designed and built a 106,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in six months and moved the entire operation (sales, finance, manufacturing, warehousing) without customer service interruption.

Mr. Goldenberg sold his company to Just Born, Inc. in 2003 and handled the transition through 2004. Goldenberg Candy Company continues to operate, although under a new name, supplying millions of their famous “Peanut Chews” to the public.

Mr. Goldenberg is also a member of World Presidents’ Organization, a past member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, a member of The Golden Slipper Club and Charities, a member and past President of the The Sweet Coalition, LLC, past President and Chairman of the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Confectioners’ Association, past member of the Board of Directors of The National Confectioners Association, and a past member of the Olney Community Ambulance Association.

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Mr. Haller is a Partner at Blank Rome, LLP.  His practice covers all aspects of labor and employment law including complex litigation, trial and appellate work. He has represented clients in jury trials involving claims of race, age, sex, disability discrimination, wrongful discharge, defamation and sexual harassment. He has handled multiple plaintiff, representative, and class actions. His litigation experience includes nationwide litigation to enforce non-compete agreements.  He is experienced in providing guidance to employers on strategic issues and preventative policies including counseling in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and plant closings. He has helped clients develop comprehensive employment policies.

His experience also includes negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, arbitration, representation and unfair labor practice proceedings, the handling of strikes and picketing activity, federal and state law injunction proceedings, wage and hour claims, and employee benefit litigation.

In addition to his involvement with Dragonfly Forest, Mr. Haller has worked with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Master of the American Temple Inn of Court, and the Ambassador to the Inns of Court in England.

Mr. Haller was born in Nairobi, Kenya. He and his wife Amy have two daughters and live in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania.
 

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Anne Hamilton is a recognized and very active leader in the Philadelphia philanthropic community. Mrs. Hamilton is passionate about giving back to the community and is currently serving on the Board for The Agnes Irwin Community Coalition, Dragonfly Forest, Main Line Animal Rescue, Main Line Arts Center, Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia Antiques Show, Philadelphia Hospitality, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and The Please Touch Museum.

In addition, she has served on event committees for The Academy of Music, The Brandywine Conservancy, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Community Clothes Charity, The Franklin Institute, The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Zoological Society and St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Hamilton is a 1976 graduate of Pine Manor College and a 1978 graduate of Boston University. She has receive many, many honors for her efforts including the Agnes Irwin School Alumnae Award in 1999, The Heart of Philadelphia Award in 2002 and Philadelphia Magazine’s Volunteer of the Year Award in 2001.

 

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Mr. Kramer earned his Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Print Management from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1984.

Mr. Kramer, in 1987, co-founded Kelstar International, a leading manufacturer of specialty aqueous and UV curable coatings for the Graphic Arts. In 2005, a German specialty chemical and pharmaceutical conglomerate acquired Kelstar. Mr. Kramer had served as Kelstar’s President & COO from 1992 to 2006. Under his leadership Kelstar became one of the largest manufacturers of coatings in North America. After the acquisition, Mr. Kramer successfully transitioned Kelstar to join the Altana Chemie Group, a publicly traded company.

Mr. Kramer currently serves as the President of KIE Holdings, an investment holding company. Mr. Kramer is a major fundraiser for the JDRF and supports various other non-profit charities and organizations. Mr. Kramer has been involved in a number of professional associations, including the Chemical Club of Philadelphia and a Member of the Young Presidents Organization.

 

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Brennan Marion is the Managing Partner of Homsher Hill, a residential land development company dedicated to high quality, sustainable, historic and high open space housing developments.

Mr. Marion received his B. A. in pre-law from La Salle University and an M. B. A. from The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to his career in real estate Mr. Marion worked in the fitness industry, founding an executive fitness company and a fitness and sports rehabilitation facility in Chester County PA.

Mr. Marion provides professional and strategic support to a network of non-profit organizations including New Life Youth and Family Services, Montgomery County Lands Trust and The Wissahickon Valley Watershed. Mr. Marion is a member of The National Association of Homebuilders, The Urban Land Institute and The Montgomery County Republican Committee. 

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Chavis Patterson, PhD, is a licensed Pennsylvania Clinical Psychologist, who works primarily with children and their families. Dr. Patterson received his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the American University in Washington, DC and completed his internship at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Center. Dr. Patterson has worked with a diverse group of people from families to adults to students of all ages. Dr. Patterson has worked at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Temple University, Congreso de Latinos Unidos and the North East Treatment Centers in a number of different settings; school, home and in clinics.

Dr. Patterson has extensive experience working with socially and emotionally troubled adolescents in schools and outpatient settings. His training is in family systems, individual, and group psychotherapy. This includes work with adolescents and adults. Currently Dr. Patterson works at the Marian Anderson Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children (SCHC) in the Department of Hematology/Oncology. His primary responsibility is to care for the psychosocial needs of the children and their families by providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy, dealing with issues ranging from school performance to depression and suicide. Dr. Patterson also supports the children during the summer when they attend summer camp.

In addition to his work at SCHC, he is a member of the National Association of Black Psychologists and on the executive board of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists. Dr. Patterson is also on the Board of Directors for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia / Delaware Valley Chapter.
 

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Jeffrey Perelman is a seasoned entrepreneur and a recognized leader in the Philadelphia community.  Mr. Perelman is the Chairman and CEO of JEP Management, Inc.  Mr. Perelman is a graduate of the Wharton School, and an active member of World Presidents’ Organization.  He is also a member of the Board of Trustees and Secretary of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and member of the board of directors of the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.

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Michael Phelan is a seasoned entrepreneur and a recognized leader in the Computer Storage Networking industry. He founded StorNet Inc. in 1990 and built it into a leading national computer integration firm by implementing an innovative, decentralized model. StorNet received the Ernst & Young Emerging Business of the Year Award in 1994. In 2001, Mr. Phelan was recognized as one of the Top 20 Visionaries in the Storage Integration Market. He has managed turnarounds, mergers and creative transactions with LBO leader, Sun Capital Partners. Mr. Phelan is an active member of Young Presidents Organization, Philadelphia Chapter. He has served as a Director of SoluNet, Inc. and SANZ, Inc. Mr. Phelan has also served in various leadership, advisory, and mentor roles in The Cursillo Movement, and the regional chapter of Boy Scouts of America.

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Richard Schultz is President and CEO of Tricor Investments and Richrick Incorporated.  

Mr. Schultz earned his B.S. from Cornell University in Hotel Administration in 1974 and went on to Penn State University to fulfill Real-Estate course requirements for the State Exam (1975). He is a member of the Delaware County Board of Realtors.

Mr. Schultz has served as a Board Member and Chairman of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the Brandywine Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Member of the Delaware County Licensed Beverage Association, and Member of the Work Force Investment Board.

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