Meet Our Team
Our people do meaningful work with a clear purpose: to improve lives.
Rob Neville
President and CEORob Neville is a successful business builder, entrepreneur, and turnaround enthusiast with over 30 years of valuation creation and delivery experience in private, public, and nonprofit environments across various industries, including the life sciences, software, healthcare IT, and venture capital. Rob has been a finalist in the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award multiple times, winning the Central Texas Life Science category in 2018. He was selected as E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year judge for 2021 and 2022. Rob was co-founder of a 501(c)(3) providing educational opportunities to inner-city at-risk youth in east Austin, has served as a member of the Board of Directors on the Austin Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and is currently on the nonprofit board of the Forward Foundation.
Jennifer Carter
Chief Mission OfficerJennifer Carter led the Goodwill mission in Michigan and Georgia since 2003, before joining Goodwill Central Texas in 2017 as Vice President, Workforce Advancement. In June 2021, she was promoted to Chief Mission Officer. Ms. Carter believes that work can be a vehicle for living your life’s purpose and thrives on seeing people realize their full potential. As Chief Mission Officer, she’s responsible for developing and implementing workforce programming that empowers individuals to find, keep, and advance their careers. Ms. Carter leads Workforce Advancement, Team Member Services, and the Goodwill Career & Technical Academy. During her off hours, Ms. Carter enjoys working out and spending time with her partner and daughters.
Scott Hillman
Chief Operating OfficerScott Hillman joined Goodwill Central Texas in June 2020 as the District Director of the Northeast Region and was promoted to Vice President of Retail in April 2021. With nearly 30 years’ experience in the hospitality and retail industry, Mr. Hillman has served in field leadership roles for nearly two decades. He’s passionate about talent development, world-class customer service, operational excellence, and initiatives that drive the Goodwill mission. A U.S. Army veteran, he attended Kansas State University where he received a bachelor’s in Hotel & Restaurant Management, minoring in Business Administration. He later earned a Master of Theology from the Institute of Conservative Apostolic Theology to pursue his interest in education and service to others. He is married and has three children. He’s active in his local church and enjoys cooking, reading, outdoor sports, and traveling.
Mara Fouts
Chief Development and Marketing OfficerMara brings strong and diverse experience to Goodwill Central Texas. Her early career included roles with national advertising agencies and in corporate communications. Her marketing background led her to the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, where she began her work in philanthropy. She later served as Director of Major Gifts for Ronald McDonald House in San Diego. Before joining Goodwill, she was the Senior Director of Development for The Seton Fund, supporting Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. Fluent in Spanish and proudly bicultural, Mara has lived and worked in California, New Mexico, and Texas, her home state. A cum laude graduate of Southern Methodist University, she calls Austin home with her husband and their two dogs.
Tracie Stookesberry
Chief Financial OfficerTracie Stookesberry brings over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting to Goodwill Central Texas. With an extensive for-profit background, Tracie first found her passion for nonprofit work as CFO with the YMCA of Austin. During her tenure there, she provided strategic leadership and successfully managed the financial components of a merger with Extend-A-Care for Kids, which serves more than 5,000 children in the Austin area.Tracie served two years as Treasurer for Pease Park Conservancy; an organization that celebrates the diversity that makes Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. She graduated from Saint Edward’s University in 2008 where she studied accounting. She lives in Bastrop and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Aaron Moncibaiz
General CounselAaron Moncibaiz brings a wealth of legal, legislative, and criminal justice expertise to our leadership team. Before joining GCT, Aaron spent five years serving as the Criminal Justice Policy Advisor to the Texas Lieutenant Governor. Before joining the Lieutenant Governor’s office, Aaron spent more than eight years at the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, where he worked as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney. At that time, he handled a diverse range of felony and misdemeanor cases. While there, he also supervised prosecutors and provided them with prosecution and criminal law training.
Keith Sommer
Vice President, GSG Talent Solutions/Business SolutionsKeith Sommer originally came to GSG Talent Solutions (GSG) in August 2012 as Business Development Manager for the launch of private industry recruiting. Under his leadership, private business grew from $50,000 to more than $2.7M by 2016. Promoted to Vice President of GSG Talent Solutions/Business Solutions in May 2021, Mr. Sommer continues to lead staffing and cultivate business opportunities for Goodwill Central Texas. A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Sommer has served on numerous boards, including the United Way, the Missoula Area Economic Development Council, and the Leander Excellence Education Foundation. Mr. Sommer is the proud father of two daughters and now has a house divided with a Sooner and a Longhorn in the family.
Theresa Rappaport
Superintendent, Excel SchoolTheresa Rappaport is an education leader with more than 10 years of experience in charter school administration. Her passion for education and helping others led her from Kansas to Texas in 2007 to serve two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer. This experience allowed her to enter the world of education, where she served in roles ranging from special education to school finance.
Theresa joined The Excel Center in 2015 as the PEIMS Coordinator, quickly took on additional duties for special education, and became Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Programs in 2018. Theresa’s husband, Adam, is a high school teacher for Austin ISD. They have two daughters and a pet rabbit named Bun Bun. They enjoy going on walks, playing board games, and watching the latest Nicolas Cage movie.
Jason Stewart
Vice President, Commercial ServicesJason Stewart began his career at Goodwill Central Texas in June 2015 overseeing the veterans program. He was promoted to Senior Operations Manager at the Goodwill Resource Center, managing the Outlets and all Post-Retail Operations. In October 2017, he was promoted to Director, Commercial Services, overseeing all private, state, and federal contracts that focus on employing people with disabilities. After being promoted in 2019 to Senior Director, Commercial Services, Mr. Stewart is now Vice President, Commercial Services. Prior to Goodwill, Mr. Stewart spent 20 years in the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Marketing, a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, and is pursuing a doctorate in Business Administration. Mr. Stewart has been married to his middle school sweetheart for over 25 years and has two daughters, Chloe and Kylee.
Erin Kingsbury
Vice President, Workforce AdvancementErin Kingsbury has over 15 years of experience in social services empowering individuals to live lives to their fullest potential. She began working at Goodwill Central Texas in 2008, serving in a variety of roles, most recently as Vice President, Workforce Advancement. Erin earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Centenary College of Louisiana, and a master’s in Professional Counseling from Texas State University, with a focus on career and community. Erin wholeheartedly believes a meaningful career can transform not only an individual’s life, but a family, and a community. She also believes organizations that serve the community should mirror its values and mission as interwoven threads of the business. When not working, Erin enjoys spending time with her partner Chad, son Miles, and two dogs, Bella and Bailey.
Jeff Kendall
Vice President, Information Technology and Asset ProtectionJeff Kendall began his diverse career with Goodwill Central Texas (GCT) in 2006 as a manager of computer recycling and resale operations. He advanced to Director of Environmental Business, and after consulting with organizations around the country, started our E-commerce operations, and became a Retail District Director. Before coming to GCT, Kendall worked as an IT consultant, held management positions with transportation and logistics companies, and coordinated several large-scale events. His background also includes 13 years in the military with airborne and scuba experience. He grew up in Keene, New Hampshire and is a graduate of Texas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He earned his MBA from Concordia University and is a graduate of Goodwill Industries International Senior Leader Program.
Our Board of Directors
Board Leadership:
Richard “Rich” Shields, Chair
Wes Burke, Vice Chair
Margaret Moten, Treasurer
Catherine Savage, Secretary
Board Members:
Courtland “Corky” Logue Jr.
Delbert Bray
Michael “Mike” Clifford
Cheryl Koury
Elizabeth Gunter