THE GORDON HARTMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Assistant to Morgan 's Dad - Grants Manager
- Gordon 's Assistant
Becky has been Gordon's assistant since 2000 when he was in the home building business. In 2005, after the sale of his businesses, she transitioned with Gordon when he established the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation. She is responsible for managing all daily office operations and scheduling and oversees the Foundation's annual grant cycle.
Becky also chairs the Annual Free to Soar Gala which is the single largest fundraiser benefiting Morgan's Wonderland.
Becky grew up in McAllen, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is an avid gardener and Monarch butterfly advocate. She is married to Thomas Thomas (aka "T2") who volunteers at Morgan's Wonderland playing his alter ego, Sgt. Segway, raising awareness for veterans. They have a son, Stephen, who resides in Columbus, OH and daughter, Becca, who lives in New Braunfels, TX.
Job Titles:
- Director of Resources & Special Events
Jaime joined the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation team in October 2008. She oversees the Foundation's Online Resource Directory and frequently works with parents, caregivers and individuals with special needs in finding the appropriate resources for their specific situations. Jaime also chairs the Excellence in Caregiving Awards event each spring where 25 deserving caregivers are recognized for their devotion to the special needs community and oversees the annual Holiday Party for individuals with special needs and their families held in December at Morgan's Wonderland.
Jaime earned a Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences with a major in fashion merchandising and a minor in business administration from Texas State University. She also attended the Paris Fashion Institute where she earned a certification in fashion design and marketing. She is the 3rd generation in her family to have a career that focuses on improving the lives of individuals with special needs. In her free time she enjoys volunteering at charitable organizations throughout the San Antonio and Austin areas, hiking and yoga but her favorite hobby is caring for her special needs 8-year-old miniature dachshund/terrier mix named Jazzy.
Maggie, co-founder of the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation, has worked tirelessly alongside her husband in trying to make life better for individuals with special needs. Their daughter with special needs - Morgan - is the inspiration for their ongoing vision and leadership.
A lifelong San Antonian, Maggie was working in the mortgage business when she met Gordon. They married in 1991, and Morgan was born in 1993. Maggie became a stay-at-home mom to focus on Morgan's care and well-being. In 2013, Maggie successfully beat a breast cancer diagnosis. As a result of that experience, she has become a staunch advocate for early detection. She is an ardent supporter of WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving Sharing), a breast-cancer treatment organization and ThriveWell Cancer Foundation.