March 15 - April 14

Welcome to our blog!

Please visit often to share in our once-in-a-lifetime experience in Taiwan!

Meet Us!

From left to right: Derek Osborne, Whitney Selover, Fred Schwarzhan (leader), Lauren Jacobs, Bryan Boyer


Who we are?

Derek Osborne:  Has been a member of law enforcement for over 16 years.  Has worked as a Patrol Officer, Investigator, Supervisor of the Criminal Investigations Division, and Captain prior to being appointed to Undersheriff of the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office in Ithaca, NY.  When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife Courtney, and his two daughters Kaitlin and Bailey. 

Whitney Selover: Originates from Cooperstown, NY where she lives and works for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as the Director of Special Events and Travel. Her passions include traveling, spending time with her family, hunting for antique treasures and being outdoors, no matter what the season. 

Fed Schwarzhan: Grew up in Seattle Washington.  Resides with family of wife, Margaret and six children in Morris, NY.  Works for Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.  Retired from US Army in 1998.

Lauren Jacobs: Grew up in Stamford, New York, where she resides and works as an Attorney for Jacobs & Jacobs, Esqs.  When not in a New York courtroom, Lauren often can be found working remotely from Washington, DC, where she teaches and practices yoga.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and learning as much as she can about nutrition, complimentary medicine, and international affairs.

Bryan Boyer: Was raised in Norwich NY and now lives in Delhi NY where he works for The Delaware National Bank of Delhi as a Trust Officer.  Bryan is a huge sports fan and loves to watch The University of Kentucky Basketball and the New York Yankees.  His favorite pastime is playing golf and during the spring summer and fall, you can usually find him on the course!!