Bill Hutz
Co-Founder
I am known as the "Fish Guy"
Bill spent 40+ years turning his hobby into a business. As The Fishguy, he set up and maintained aquariums for clients after moving to Pittsburgh to marry his Sweetheart. Bill retired once the medical issues reached the point of no return. Bill elevates one liners and zingers to the highest level of sarcasm.He received a living donor kidney on May 31, 2018, from a selfless family member. Bill & Jackie started Team Fishguy Transplant Foundation to give back to others. You can’t take it with you when you go, so are YOU an organ donor? Bill encourages everyone to register and Be Someone’s Hero.
Jackie Hutz
Co-Founder / Chair
Jackie HutzJackie sees her glass as overflowing. She is married to Bill (the Fishguy), the love of her life. She counts being a Gramma as the best job in the world. Fishguy was added to the kidney transplant list in 2015 after a month in the hospital with kidney failure. Being told that his insurance was like a hospitalgown, (you only think you are covered), Jackie immediately set about raising $40,000 and planting the seeds for what was to come. Over the next two years, multiple friends / relatives attempted to cross the finish line and donate a kidney. Jackie’s ex-husband’s sister was the perfect match! This successful transplant journey is a clear example of God’s Perfect Timing. Happy to be out of the survival mode of the last decade, Jackie knew it was time to give back to others. Bringing people together to have a good time while raising funds comes naturally to her. Team Fishguy Transplant Foundation non-profit was launched to support transplant patients, donors, and their families while raising awareness for organ donation. Another key component to Jackie’s commitment of service is her advocacy position with the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Advocacy Committee where she interacts with legislators promoting legislation beneficial to kidney patients.
As an Ambassador with American Kidney Fund, she joins in the fight against kidney disease from prevention through post-transplant living. Jackie is a Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) Volunteer / Speaker throughout the greater Pittsburgh area raising awareness for organdonation.
Jackie received the 2019 Hestia Award from VOICe for her impact on the lives of others. Because she had four hours of unscheduled time, she facilitates The Power of 100+ Women Butler, a group of women making a difference for local non-profits.