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Current President of Weber Advertising (25 person ad agency)

Previous owner of the Johnstown Chiefs Professional Hockey Team (Made the playoffs every year)

Part time concert promoter - shows included B.B. King and Little Feat (when they were great!)

Partner in Lancaster Brewing Company (I love beer and gumbo!)

Loves to travel –Favorite trips include Mardi Gras, Kentucky Derby, Oktoberfest in Munich and LSU on game day, Caribbean and West Coast of Mexico.

Member of Parish Council at St. Joseph Church in Lancaster

Developed, managed and owned Lancaster Pennsylvania's showcase music venue for 17 years – Chameleon Club.

Developed and owned Grammy award-winning Lizard Records and Studios.

Executive Producer of The Chameleon, a three-time Emmy nominated music television program.

Created, promoted and directed over 150 bicycle road races, mountain bike races, cyclocross races, triathlons, duathlons and running events through his business "All That is Good".

Nathan Sheffer is a graduate of Millersville University where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music. His major performance area was saxophone with a concentration in flute and clarinet.

Since his return to Pennsylvania, in 2005, Nathan has distinguished himself as one of Central PA's most called on saxophonists. His canny skills in multiple woodwinds has led to frequent performances in the York, Harrisburg, and Lancaster areas with members of the Millersville, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Carlisle Bands. Nathan also appears regularly with the Jazz Ministers, Bob Troxel's Big Big Jazz Band, and The Vintage Jazz Orchestra. In the past two years he has often performed in the pit orchestra at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center. Along with an extensive performance record, Nathan has been the recipient of several awards. Some of his most recent awards include; the Woody Herman Jazz Award, Louis Vyner Performance Scholarship, Presser Foundation Scholarship, member of the 2008 PA Intercollegiate Band and the 2009 National Intercollegiate Band.

Teachers he has studied under include: Dr. Christy Banks, Dr. Anita Renfroe, Mr. Kirk Reese, Mr. Curt Sipe, Mr. Jeffrey Snyder, Mr. Thomas Stroehman and Mr. Chris Vadala. Nathan has performed under Dr. Larry McWilliams, Mr. James Campbell, Mr. Mark Camphouse, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Mr. Neil Slater, Mr. Thomas Strohman, and Mr. Chris Vadala. Along with his studies, Nathan has performed with jazz legend Shelia Jordan and has been under the direction of jazz violinist Mr. John Blake Jr., and jazz trombonist/composer/arranger, Mr. Pete McGuiness.

Nathan is extremely excited to join Funky Fontana's horn section and looks forward to collaborate with more of Central Pennsylvania's great musicians.

Some of my biggest passions include writing and performing music, creating and viewing realist and abstract art, creating anything from nearly nothing, and a nice glass of Barolo or Zinfandel. I've always been on the hunt to create something new, musically or not, and continue to fulfill that dream. Joining Funky Fontana is certainly a step towards that dream.

I began learning piano at age five, however, I took a considerable break in high school from formal lessons. I began experimenting with improvisation and jazz, which eventually lead me to structured jazz training in college. Along with piano, I attempted learning any instrument I could own or borrow including sax, clarinet, tuba, guitar, bass, and drums. I am currently studying recording engineering at Lebanon Valley College with an emphasis in voice and jazz piano studies.

My favorite musical experiences include performing for the inauguration of Governor-elect Tom Corbett, accompanying many fine musicians coming out of our college in both recitals and gigs in central PA, and writing and performing jazz fusion with Shoeless Grooves. Without steady exposure playing with other musicians, I wouldn't be where I am today. I owe my musical knowledge to those who taught it to me and those who allowed me to play and perform with them. I owe my deepest gratitude to my parents and grandparents for allowing me the chance to explore a more creative route in my life while always encouraging my decisions.

I want to thank my brother and my friends for shaping me into the person I am. Without them, I would be unaware of the full potentials any person could possess and ultimately achieve. They are the reasons why I continue to perform and share with others what they shared with me.