Hope's Closet Board
Jay Wampler
Chairman
In 1978, Jay commenced his adoption journey, when the Wampler family adopted him into their loving home. That moment, coordinated through a private attorney, sparked a lifelong commitment toward giving back to fellow adoptees and assisting those seeking adoption or foster care assistance. Jay joined Hope’s Closet’s board in January 2015 as the inaugural Treasurer. Today, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the board.
In addition to volunteering at Hope’s Closet, Jay serves as a Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor and the principal attorney of the Wampler Law Firm (focusing on litigation, business law, estate planning, and adoptions). Jay is a member of The American Bar Association, The Federal Bar Association, The Ohio State Bar Association, The Cincinnati Bar Association, The Northern Kentucky Bar Association, and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Further, Jay brings prior board experience from his time serving on the Pi Kappa Phi Eta Upsilon Chapter Housing Board (Oxford, OH).
Jay has a Bachelor's degree from Miami University, MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a JD from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. When he’s not working or volunteering, he devotes his time to being a husband, father of three (3) children, hiking, and sports.
Chairman
In 1978, Jay commenced his adoption journey, when the Wampler family adopted him into their loving home. That moment, coordinated through a private attorney, sparked a lifelong commitment toward giving back to fellow adoptees and assisting those seeking adoption or foster care assistance. Jay joined Hope’s Closet’s board in January 2015 as the inaugural Treasurer. Today, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the board.
In addition to volunteering at Hope’s Closet, Jay serves as a Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor and the principal attorney of the Wampler Law Firm (focusing on litigation, business law, estate planning, and adoptions). Jay is a member of The American Bar Association, The Federal Bar Association, The Ohio State Bar Association, The Cincinnati Bar Association, The Northern Kentucky Bar Association, and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Further, Jay brings prior board experience from his time serving on the Pi Kappa Phi Eta Upsilon Chapter Housing Board (Oxford, OH).
Jay has a Bachelor's degree from Miami University, MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a JD from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. When he’s not working or volunteering, he devotes his time to being a husband, father of three (3) children, hiking, and sports.
Andy Wilson
Board Treasurer
Andy Wilson has been working with Hope’s Closet since 2016 and currently serves as its Treasurer. It’s a love for God, and a response to His calling that brought Andy to serve on the Board. He recognizes God’s hand is touching many, many lives in this mission we call Hope’s Closet.
Andy is a single dad enjoying a crazy and blessed life with eight children (all his) ranging from barely thinking about being a pre-teen to mid-20’s and the cutest granddaughter this universe has ever seen. Andy’s professional career has been spent in the financial services industry, primarily banking, insurance and credit analysis. Andy is also a small group leader four years running at his church with the same bunch of young men. Spare time might find him on a two-wheeler (non-motorized) or running (more like jogging), chasing kids (duh!) and spending time with friends.
Board Treasurer
Andy Wilson has been working with Hope’s Closet since 2016 and currently serves as its Treasurer. It’s a love for God, and a response to His calling that brought Andy to serve on the Board. He recognizes God’s hand is touching many, many lives in this mission we call Hope’s Closet.
Andy is a single dad enjoying a crazy and blessed life with eight children (all his) ranging from barely thinking about being a pre-teen to mid-20’s and the cutest granddaughter this universe has ever seen. Andy’s professional career has been spent in the financial services industry, primarily banking, insurance and credit analysis. Andy is also a small group leader four years running at his church with the same bunch of young men. Spare time might find him on a two-wheeler (non-motorized) or running (more like jogging), chasing kids (duh!) and spending time with friends.
Rick Vogsberger
Vice Chairman
In 2012 Rick and his wife Karen took their children Austin, Bradyn & Colin to “Foster Parents Night Out”, where they had their first significant exposure to foster care. As a parent, it was Rick’s goal to help his kids see the need of children in our community and hopefully impress on them to think less about themselves and more of others. It was at that event Rick learned his Heavenly Father had for him the same goal. God broke Rick’s heart for His little ones, and he knew he must respond in some way. That night started their journey, as Karen and Rick are currently adopting 3-year-old twins (boy and girl) who have been part of our family for 2-1/2 years.
Rick has a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Baptist Bible College. Rick enjoys spending time with his family, serving with his wife at their church, traveling & any excuse for sports especially if it includes the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Yankees.
Vice Chairman
In 2012 Rick and his wife Karen took their children Austin, Bradyn & Colin to “Foster Parents Night Out”, where they had their first significant exposure to foster care. As a parent, it was Rick’s goal to help his kids see the need of children in our community and hopefully impress on them to think less about themselves and more of others. It was at that event Rick learned his Heavenly Father had for him the same goal. God broke Rick’s heart for His little ones, and he knew he must respond in some way. That night started their journey, as Karen and Rick are currently adopting 3-year-old twins (boy and girl) who have been part of our family for 2-1/2 years.
Rick has a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Baptist Bible College. Rick enjoys spending time with his family, serving with his wife at their church, traveling & any excuse for sports especially if it includes the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Yankees.
Valerie Schatzke
Board Secretary
Valerie’s passion for the foster care world began a few years ago when helping to serve the foster care community alongside a friend at church. That opportunity ignited a longing to do something more. After several conversations with other foster parents and friends, Valerie and her husband Matt became licensed foster and adoptive parents in February of 2016. Valerie joined the board in May of 2015 to serve as secretary.
Valerie has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business education from The Ohio State University. She spent ten years in brick and mortar high schools teaching business education and has spent that last seven years teaching for an online charter school. She most recently received her certificate in online and blended learning from The University of Cincinnati.
Valerie and Matt currently have two biological children and one foster daughter in their home. They moved to Liberty Township ten years ago from central Ohio. They enjoy spending time visiting family, boating and attending Buckeye games in the fall and Reds games in the summer.
Board Secretary
Valerie’s passion for the foster care world began a few years ago when helping to serve the foster care community alongside a friend at church. That opportunity ignited a longing to do something more. After several conversations with other foster parents and friends, Valerie and her husband Matt became licensed foster and adoptive parents in February of 2016. Valerie joined the board in May of 2015 to serve as secretary.
Valerie has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business education from The Ohio State University. She spent ten years in brick and mortar high schools teaching business education and has spent that last seven years teaching for an online charter school. She most recently received her certificate in online and blended learning from The University of Cincinnati.
Valerie and Matt currently have two biological children and one foster daughter in their home. They moved to Liberty Township ten years ago from central Ohio. They enjoy spending time visiting family, boating and attending Buckeye games in the fall and Reds games in the summer.
Executive Director
Sarah Coleman
Executive Director
Sarah is a Liberty University graduate (‘98) with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She is a licensed Realtor, a licensed foster and adoptive parent, and has a background in volunteer church leadership and small business.
In 2015 Sarah co-founded Hope’s Closet and established the board of directors. She served as Chair of the board of directors for 18 months before transitioning to Executive Director in 2016.
Sarah is a member of the Community Development Professionals, Ohio Association of Realtors, Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and Urbancrest Baptist Church.
Sarah and her husband Tim have been married for 20 years. They are raising five biological children, two children they adopted through foster care, and are current foster parents as well. She feels called to be a positive change in the arena of foster care and child welfare. Sarah is passionate about building intentional relationships to restore broken families and to show families God’s love through the work she does.
Executive Director
Sarah is a Liberty University graduate (‘98) with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She is a licensed Realtor, a licensed foster and adoptive parent, and has a background in volunteer church leadership and small business.
In 2015 Sarah co-founded Hope’s Closet and established the board of directors. She served as Chair of the board of directors for 18 months before transitioning to Executive Director in 2016.
Sarah is a member of the Community Development Professionals, Ohio Association of Realtors, Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and Urbancrest Baptist Church.
Sarah and her husband Tim have been married for 20 years. They are raising five biological children, two children they adopted through foster care, and are current foster parents as well. She feels called to be a positive change in the arena of foster care and child welfare. Sarah is passionate about building intentional relationships to restore broken families and to show families God’s love through the work she does.