JOHNSON CITY, TN, August 10, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Richard O'Hamill has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
After being diagnosed with Crohn's Colitis disease in 1999, Mr. O'Hamill experienced a significant change in his quality of life and spent nearly ten years in research trials hoping to find a solution. Then as he was nearing the point of death, it was clear there were no further medical options. When he was referred to a hospice facility, he chose the only other option available to him to save his life and had his colon removed. With the diseased organ removed, he was required to wear an ostomy bag that allows for bodily waste to be rerouted to a bag outside of the body. For many, this permanently changes their quality of life. Yet, with his dedicated mother at his side, he developed a belt that would contain and conceal the ostomy bag while keeping it supported, allowing him to feel "normal" while participating, not only in daily activities, but also in the extreme sports that Mr. O'Hamill enjoyed prior to surgery like wakeboarding, surfing, and skydiving.
Once he and his mother created a design that worked for him, he decided to sell the belt on eBay. A young man purchased the belt, but initially found it unsatisfactory. Mr. O'Hamill began troubleshooting the belt for his client and came up with something custom that worked for him. Being able to change this man's life was one of the highlights of Mr. O'Hamill's early career that ignited his passion for helping people living with an ostomy.
In 2009, Mr. O'Hamill established Stealth Belt® Incorporated so that he might help others return to an active lifestyle. In 2016, Mr. O'Hamill partnered with Hurdle Barriers LLC. to gain additional capital and operational support to help grow the business. In 2019, Mr. O'Hamill and his partners were able to acquire their European competitor to offer better options in both distribution and manufacturing in the European market. Additionally, he excels as the Chief Executive Officer and head instructor for the Smart Arts Academy™ teaching Leung Ting WingTsun® Kung Fu which focuses on close, hand-to-hand combat training. Mr. O'Hamill is also the founder of the Crohn's Colitis & Cancer International Research Foundation™ which is dedicated to the fight against chronic intestinal diseases and related cancers.
An expert in his field, Mr. O'Hamill earned an Associate of Science in advertising from Northeast State Community College, an Associate of Science in Marketing from East Tennessee State University, and an Associate of Science in Business Administration and Management from the College of Charleston. He also continues training in the North American Section of the International WingTsun Association. Looking toward the future, Mr. O'Hamill intends to continue making a difference in the lives of those with Crohn's Colitis & Cancer and similar conditions through his work with Stealth Belt Incorporated. Stealth Belt Incorporated has become the world leader in the ostomy support belt market and now has distribution centers around the world.
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