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Aaron Gettys

Advisory Committee

Aaron Gettys is the owner of the iBuyNewBraunfels App, which incentivizes users to shop and support locally-owned businesses in New Braunfels. After meeting with CC and having both of her businesses involved
in the app, Aaron was asked to be a part of PRO as an Advisory Committee member. Aaron would love to see PRO be the first in mind for all charities and non-profits in our area who need help. He hopes to help build a great reputation and system for those who need help fundraising and locating resources. Having been born and raised in New Braunfels, Aaron loves the thought of being able to help those in need in the community that shaped him so much.

Aaron loves being outdoors hunting, fishing, or photographing wildlife. When he’s not outdoors, he enjoys hanging around friends, family, and loved ones.

CC McCarter

Owner/President

CC McCarter spent more than 30 years working with youth in competitive soccer along with her husband, Richard, who was the Director of Coaching. It was there she realized the need to help raise funds for at-risk youth to help give them the same opportunities to excel. CC would like PRO to be known as the local non-profit organization that helps bridge the gap between other local nonprofits programs and at-risk youth.

She has been a realtor for 7 years & is currently at REMAX River Cities. She enjoys spending time with her grandkids & family. CC loves reading, solving puzzles, crime shows, and who-done-it shows.

Lacey Kraft

Treasurer

Lacey Kraft, native of NB and a graduate from Texas A&M; owns LRK Bookkeeping Services LLC; former treasurer for NBAC (Landa Park Dolphins) and spent several years involved with families on the team until they turned it over to the city.

Lacey learned about PRO working with CC in other professional areas. She says she’s “always had a heart for underprivileged or at-risk youth and was honored to be asked to become the treasurer”. Lacey wants to see opportunities grow for the youth in our community and she feels being involved with PRO is a wonderful way to do that. “I want to help spread the word about PRO until we become a household name for fundraising in our area!”, says Lacey.

Lacey enjoys spending time with her family and catching up with friends. In her spare time, she’s usually reading, doing crosswords, or taking a walk.

Alicia Sayre

Secretary

Alicia Sayre is a social work student at Texas state university. She serves as the Executive Board Secretary of PRO. She and CC share an interest in non-profit work and both are passionate about serving at-risk youth. They wanted to create a non-profit that was focused on helping the youth in the local community. Alicia wants PRO to serve as a protective factor for the children and the organizations they assist. As PRO grows, she would like to be able to give more scholarships, internships, donations, and connections. In her spare time, Alicia enjoys volunteering, spending time with her family and her dog, hiking, and relaxing at home.

Rachel Ates

Sponsorship Co-ordinator

Rachel Ates has over 17 years of experience working as a Business Development Strategist for the NBA, WNBA, AHL, NHL, and UFC entities. She has dedicated herself to help others become successful. She believes this organization has a solid foundation and a true purpose. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and developing herself personally. She loves to stay active through exercising and playing sports. She also loves to sing and enjoys performing at events when asked to.

Dawn Levis

Chairperson

Dawn Levis has been in the service industry since she was 16 years old. She started out waiting tables. After a while, she moved on to Walmart where for 15 years she worked her way up in the company and went on to get her college degree in Business with a concentration in HR. In 2008, Dawn chose to put her career aside after adopting 3 kids. In 2016, she got her Insurance license and had a dream to open her own brokerage. In 2018, her dream came true! Dawn has been very busy past 4 years helping over 300 families in one form or fashion. She absolutely loves what she does. She knows God opens the door to help protect families in Life and health. Dawn is grateful to be part of the Pro team.

Matt Gandrud

Outreach Director

Matt Gandrud owns a State Farm Agency in New Braunfels, TX. He opened his office in November 2017 and now also serves as the Outreach Director for PRO. Matt helped volunteer with CC at the fair a few times. Once she decided to start PRO, she asked if him if he would be interested in helping out. He wants PRO to be a well-known non-profit in this community that can serve as a helping hand for those other non-profits who might be experiencing tougher times and need some help.

Matt loves being outside either hiking trails with his dog, Apollo, or hanging out with friends in the river. He loves being active and enjoying this beautiful area he is blessed to call home.

Maria Liliana “Lilly” Cantu

Volunteer Coordinator

Maria Liliana “Lilly” Cantu is an Insurance Agent specializing in Property and Casualty as well as Life & Health. Lilly graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1993, married her high school sweetheart, and they are the proud parents of three beautiful children. Being bilingual allows her to represent and serve the local Hispanic community. She is an active member of the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Alliance, “HBA”, which unites our community by sharing our Hispanic culture while giving back to our local businesses and school students.

Lilly is excited about helping PRO make a positive impact in our community by helping the target audience. In her spare time, Lilly always looks forward to spending time with family and friends. God blessed her with a very supportive family and a supportive group of friends. To her, family is everything.

Amber Thompson

Social Media Coordinator

Amber has been in New Braunfels, Texas for the majority of her life and it is where she calls home. She graduated from Canyon High School. She started working in the service industry and stayed for over 20 years… She has always had a passion for PEOPLE. That is what drove her to get my insurance license.

As a single mother of 3, Amber wanted a way to give back to so many organizations in the community but it proved to be challenging to allocate her time between being a mom, business owner, and active in our community!! This is why she loves PRO. She feels she can help be a part of so many areas in need all at 1 time. Amber is beyond excited to capture not only the great events, heart, and integrity of PRO for social media, but she also wants to showcase the amazing things happening within our community. She wishes for PRO to build multiple chapters and help non-profits afar.

Amber enjoys watching her children participate in baseball, football, martial arts, tennis, and volleyball. She also enjoys jazz music, traveling, and working.

Amelia Hill

Director of Sponsorship and Donations

Amelia has been a part of the New Braunfels Community for 11 years. She is a Texas State graduate with a B.S in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Sociology. Community integration and Inclusion are her passions and she has dedicated her time as a recreation therapist to ensuring people of all abilities and backgrounds receive an equitable recreation experience.

Amber is currently serving as PRO’s Director of Sponsorship and Donations. Alicia Sayre first introduced her to PRO and what it was all about. Hearing the mission of this organization and how passionate the members are, made her want to be a part of it!

She feels like PRO is doing amazing things and she cannot wait to see it grow and reach many more organizations working so hard to improve the quality of life for our community’s youth.

In her free time, she loves keeping up with her small wood-burning business as well as spending time with her fiancé and their sweet baby boy. They love all things outdoors and catching some good live music!

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