Making Your Mission, Our Mission

If you’ve ever wondered what a 4-year-old does for fun, Heath’s answer might surprise you: attending auctions, of course! Born into a family of auctioneers, Heath was captivated by the excitement and energy of the auction world from a very young age. After high school, he followed his passion to America’s Auction Academy in Dallas, Texas, where he earned his auctioneer license and dove headfirst into the auctioneering world. Balancing work and studies, he sold his way through college and proudly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Texas State University.

But it wasn’t until a chance gig at a charity auction in 2010 that Heath discovered his true vocation. The event exceeded its fundraising goal by 4 times, and the impact left a lasting impression on Heath. He realized he could use his auctioneering skills to make a bigger difference. Fast forward to today, and with over $300 million raised for charities throughout his career, Heath is committed to making a positive impact. As the founder and president of a non-profit, his dedication is deeply personal. Understanding the challenges charities face in finding reliable consignment packages, Heath founded CharityACE to aggregate the best consignment packages and offer free consulting to help charities maximize their fundraising efforts while ensuring their most valuable donors have an incredible experience.

Leaving it better than it was when she got here is her daily goal, no matter what the “it” is. She’s been a women’s junior college basketball coach, earned a regional Emmy award for her television work and has logged 25 years as a non-profit professional. A proud mom to a college graduate, you can find her traveling, surfing (or trying to!), tending to her reef tank and buying too many plants.

Courtney was raised to always give back especially to those in need and within her community. She does that by using her passion and love for fundraising that is near and dear to her heart. Her passion is driven from her core values that were instilled in her from her long career in Softball; starting at age 6 to NCAA D1 to post college and decided to become and instructor and coach recreational and collegiate teams. This was her way to give back to thank everyone who put her on the path she is on now. These core values make her a team player who is always looking to lead and to always put the GOAL and others before herself. She is there to provide support for all organizations through their events to give them everything they need to feel prepared to succeed.
CharityACE was an new and exciting opportunity to put her business mindset and skillset to work with organizations looking to make an impact. This job involves more than just the business side, it also allows her to show her personality and core values by supporting charities through the process. She is always ready and motivated to make a positive impact with every person she connects with. Courtney is there from beginning to end, seeing the process through and wishing organizations nothing short of great success!

Holding a degree in classical piano, Kristin has always been passionate about creating harmony—whether through music or her many endeavors. As a mother of four grown children and a proud new grandmother, her nurturing spirit extends far beyond her family. In 2009, driven by her desire to make a difference, Kristin founded Ukraine Student Hope, a non-profit dedicated to providing love, hope, and higher education to aged-out orphans in Eastern Europe. Through this heartfelt mission, she has led over 30 humanitarian trips, changing the lives of countless young individuals and giving them a brighter future.

With rich experience in sales, hospitality, education, and humanitarian entrepreneurship, she thrives on connecting people to opportunities and overcoming obstacles. Now, as part of the CharityACE team, Kristin channels her boundless energy into helping charities find the perfect auction items, pouring her passion into every cause she supports. When she’s not busy making the world a better place, Kristin enjoys fly fishing, visiting her family, and traveling internationally.

His passion for helping others achieve their goals is at the core of everything Matt does.  A native Hoosier, Matt lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his wife of 20 years and their two children. Matt’s love for travel, especially exploring the American West, fuels his adventurous spirit. When he’s not on the road, you’ll find him whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, diving into entrepreneurial ventures, or enjoying live music.

With over 25 years of experience in sales, including 18 years in leadership roles, Matt has a knack for building and leading teams to success. He’s worked in HR Tech, Ad Tech, and Marketing Tech, and has a strong background in advising startups on scaling their businesses. Matt values relationships built on respect and trust, and his genuine curiosity about how to best serve others drives his work. He joined CharityACE to bring his expertise to a company dedicated to making a positive impact.

For Chris, making a positive impact is not just a goal, but a way of life. Growing up in East Texas and graduating from Texas A&M with an accounting degree, she has turned her 25-year CPA career into a force for good. She has held various controller positions and consulting roles while actively serving on several boards at her children’s schools and sports organizations. Her passion for meaningful causes shines through in all she does, both professionally and in her volunteer efforts. A highlight was chairing a gala that raised $55K for a puppy! 

Chris’s blend of professional expertise and personal passion for volunteering led her to CharityACE, where she seamlessly merges her skills with her commitment to helping others. When she’s not working, Chris loves to travel with her family. Their adventures have taken them to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, including The Maldives, Hawaii, and various locations throughout the Caribbean and Central America.

For Jeff, helping charities succeed means passionately tackling challenges without hesitation and always seeking more efficient ways to make a difference. His journey with non-profits began over a decade ago when he helped design and manage an event management software. With hands-on experience at over 250 fundraising events and galas across Texas, he has a deep understanding of what it takes to make these events successful.

Born and raised in Texas, Jeff graduated from Texas State and now calls Austin home. When he’s not busy keeping all the balls in the air when it comes to CharityACE’s operations, you’ll find him cheering from the sidelines of his kids’ soccer games, enjoying family time, playing video games, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. For Jeff, every day is a new quest to make the world – and dinner – a little bit better.

A New York native, her passion for giving back has always been the center of what embodies Justina. Her family instilled the core purpose of volunteering and fundraising in the community when she was a child. She has volunteered and worked with various non-profit organizations over the past 15 years assisting in many different areas and skills. Justina loves to multi-task and be the person who wears the “multiple hats” just like her time working in non-profit organizations. So she understands the hard work that directors, administration, and volunteers put into their events and fundraising each day.

When she is not helping the team or charities with their events she is at the beach with her family enjoying the sun and waves, community playgrounds, or baking sweet treats! She also helps fundraise and manage a high school scholarship foundation in memory of her mother who passed away from Breast Cancer in 2012. Her mom showed her the importance of balancing hard work, giving back, and spending time with her family which Justina strives to live by.

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Born and raised in Austin, Texas, with an Italian father, it was especially the mix of Italian and American culture in his upbringing that shaped Nico’s open-minded perspective from a young age. This blend sparked his curiosity and passion for learning more about the history, geography, and people/cultures of the world. Having already explored 52 out of 195 UN-recognized countries across five continents, Nico’s life goal is to visit every country in the world. A particularly growth-filled experience was the gap year he took before college to learn Italian in Rome, explore his own roots, and travel extensively on weekends whenever possible.

Growing up around non-profits thanks to his dad’s dedication to charitable work, Nico understands the profound impact that charities have on communities. His personal experience, particularly during his mother’s illness, has further deepened his respect for the non-profit sector. At CharityACE, he has made it his mission to support charities in their fundraising efforts. When he’s not working or dreaming of his next passport stamp, Nico enjoys spending time with family, watching/playing soccer or basketball with friends, playing chess, and diving into creative writing.

With a rich background in hospitality, Melissa has witnessed the magic of a perfect trip unfold countless times. Her career journey has taken her through hotel operations, HR leadership, and executive recruitment for some of the world’s top luxury hospitality brands. Combining her programming and data analytics skills with the warmth and empathy of hospitality, she strives to make the digital world as welcoming as a five-star resort.

Born and raised in Hamburg, Germany, Melissa has called Hawaii home since late 2022. In her free time, she loves exploring scenic hiking trails (armed with snacks and an optimistic sense of direction) and enjoying the ocean waves. Growing up, her parents instilled in her a deep sense of gratitude and a desire to spread happiness wherever she goes. At CharityACE, she has found her sweet spot, blending her tech-savvy skills with her passion for bringing joy into the world.