Since our inception, we have been on a mission to provide remarkable experiences and travel packages to support nonprofits in their fundraising efforts. We don’t just offer highly-sought after travel packages; we provide experiences that have a genuine purpose – that help us give back throughout the year and make a real impact in our community.
We donate a portion of our profits to send underserved youth to live sporting events and support athletic programs in need. Through sports, we hope to give kids the chance to see their role models in action, fuel their passion for athletics, and bring a little more joy to their day. How do we do this? By helping nonprofits raise more money with our travel experiences in live, silent, and online auctions, golf outings and more. Each of our experiences is no commitment, no risk, and can also be tailored for your company’s incentive travel.
Using our service is free. There are no sign-up or usage fees, and no transaction takes place until the conclusion of your event…and only for the experiences that sell above the reserve minimum. If bidding doesn’t reach the minimum you set, then it costs your organization zero. Your organization keeps 100% of the profits over the reserve price [cost] and our experiences can be sold multiple times – doubling and tripling your profit! That’s how we get to deliver on our profit + purpose every week – helping nonprofits raise more money in their fundraising events.
Our Starting Lineup
Traci Kirkpatrick
Client Services
- Favorite Destination/City Fort Myers Beach, Florida
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Traveling
Traci Kirkpatrick
Client Services
Traci’s primary roles and responsibilities as Giveback XP’s Product Dynamo include all things product related plus website, marketing and brand awareness efforts. Traci is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a BA in Communications. Prior to joining Giveback XP, Traci worked in the healthcare industry as a Business Manager and brings years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry from her roles at various hotel brand and management companies.
When Traci is not working, she enjoys experiencing “anything with a ticket,” from traveling to new places to attending concerts and performances.
- Favorite Destination/City Fort Myers Beach, Florida
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Traveling
Rob Kantner
Branding and Creative
- Favorite Destination/City San Diego
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Golfing
Rob Kantner
Branding and Creative
- Favorite Destination/City San Diego
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Golfing
Jill Timon
Special Projects Coordinator
- Favorite Destination/City A warm, sunny white-sand beach
- Favorite Sports Team USA Olympic Team
- Favorite Hobby Boating
Jill Timon
Special Projects Coordinator
Focusing on Account Management, Jill’s efforts include working closely with our nonprofit clients pre and post event to help them increase their charitable profit, partner relationships and providing strategic insights to assist with Giveback XP’s growth. Jill was a 4-year varsity swimmer (2-time captain) at Ohio University, where she earned a BS in Sports Marketing, and an MSA in Sports Administration. Prior to joining the Giveback XP team, Jill spent 17 years in the golf and event marketing industries.
Jill embraces the blessing & challenge of raising two wonderful children, but also spends her time as a member of the Southeast Indiana United Way Action Council and OU Sports Ad Alumni Advisory Board.
- Favorite Destination/City A warm, sunny white-sand beach
- Favorite Sports Team USA Olympic Team
- Favorite Hobby Boating
Erin Louis
Travel Team
- FAVORITE DESTINATION/CITY Southern Utah
- FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM Appalachian State University Mountaineers
- FAVORITE HOBBY Hiking
Erin Louis
Travel Team
Erin’s role is to manage donor experiences at Giveback XP. She loves working with the Giveback XP clients and providing them with a high level of service!
Erin has extensive experience working with small, client-focused businesses, providing support at all levels, including executive assistant and customer service rep. Prior to that, Erin worked as a Program Manager and Assistant Director of several federal and state-funded public health workforce programs. She worked closely with state and local public health department employees on community-led projects.
Erin has a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from Appalachian State University where she also played on the Golf Team. She obtained her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Kentucky. Erin grew up in Cincinnati, but has lived in Kentucky, North Carolina, and now lives out west with her husband, cat, and dog. She loves golfing, camping, hiking, and the great outdoors!
- FAVORITE DESTINATION/CITY Southern Utah
- FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM Appalachian State University Mountaineers
- FAVORITE HOBBY Hiking
Leanne Bevan
Travel Team
- Favorite Destination/City Florida's Gulf Coast
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bearcats
- Favorite Hobby Going to Sporting Events
Leanne Bevan
Travel Team
Leanne’s primary role at Giveback XP is to execute successful donor experiences across our portfolio of trips around the globe. She also implements and improves our processes and procedures as we scale for growth at Giveback XP.
Prior to joining Giveback XP, Leanne worked in the market research industry for 20 years with a focus on customer experience and satisfaction.
Leanne is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a BS in Information Systems and a minor in Business Administration. Leanne has 3 children and spends most of her “free time” watching them play a variety of sports. She also enjoys watching the local college and professional sports teams.
- Favorite Destination/City Florida's Gulf Coast
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bearcats
- Favorite Hobby Going to Sporting Events
Jayne McAfee
Finance Manager
- Favorite Destination/City Crested Butte, Colorado
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Cooking
Jayne McAfee
Finance Manager
Jayne is Giveback XP’s Finance Manager. Jayne has been in the travel hospitality business for 18 years as a business manager and event coordinator. She is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Accounting. Jayne previously worked for SGH Golf where she arranged travel and hospitality for The Masters, and Ryder Cup including events in Spain, Boston, Ireland and Detroit.
Jayne likes to spend time with her children in Utah and Colorado and keep up with their adventures!
- Favorite Destination/City Crested Butte, Colorado
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Cooking
Peter Christian Bajuyo
Team Admin
- Favorite Destination/City Batanes, Cagayan Valley
- Favorite Sports Team Golden State Warriors
- Favorite Hobby Basketball
Peter Christian Bajuyo
Team Admin
Peter is our jack of all trades and task master general.
Prior to joining Giveback XP, Peter worked in the BPO industry as a Customer Service Representative and in the banking industry as a Loans/Marketing Assistant.
Peter is a graduate of Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management. He would like to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Public Administration.
When Peter is not working, he enjoys playing basketball, riding his road bike, trekking, and playing video games.
- Favorite Destination/City Batanes, Cagayan Valley
- Favorite Sports Team Golden State Warriors
- Favorite Hobby Basketball
Vela
Chief Squirrel Chaser
- Favorite Destination/City The Greenbelt in Austin, Texas
- Favorite Sports Team Alaskan Iditarod Dog Sled Team
- Favorite Hobby Chasing cats, squirrels and deer
Vela
Chief Squirrel Chaser
Hi, I’m Vela and I am the mascot here at Giveback XP. I was born in Kentucky, spent a few years in Austin, TX and Nashville, TN, but back home now. I like to begin each day with a good bone and hit the team up for 8-10 walks per day. I did not go to college, but I do have my “Master”! My greatest skill is barking during the most inopportune times; usually when my “paw-leagues” are on the phone closing a deal with a client.
- Favorite Destination/City The Greenbelt in Austin, Texas
- Favorite Sports Team Alaskan Iditarod Dog Sled Team
- Favorite Hobby Chasing cats, squirrels and deer
Megan Maple
Travel Team
- Favorite Destination/City Anywhere with a Beach
- Favorite Sports Team The Ohio State Buckeyes
- Favorite Hobby Attending Sporting Events & Concerts
Megan Maple
Travel Team
Megan’s role is to manage donor experiences at Giveback XP. With her extensive client relations and event management background, she is able to provide a high level of service to each client she works with.
Prior to joining the Giveback XP team Megan worked in professional sports, non-profit event management and supervising a team of virtual assistants.
Megan has a bachelors degree in Sports Communication from Ashland University, where she was a Varsity Cheerleader for football and basketball all four years. She keeps busy with her husband, son and adorable labradoodle pup Ace.
- Favorite Destination/City Anywhere with a Beach
- Favorite Sports Team The Ohio State Buckeyes
- Favorite Hobby Attending Sporting Events & Concerts
Scott Ruprecht
Founder & CEO
- Favorite Destination/City Nashville, Tennessee
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Fly Fishing
Scott Ruprecht
Founder & CEO
Scott is the head cheerleader and CEO of Giveback XP.
During a fly fishing trip to Belize with the founder of TOMS, he learned first-hand the importance of combining business with giving in order to make a greater impact in our communities. He became enamored with the idea of profit + purpose and that is when Giveback XP was born.
Scott is a graduate of The University of Dayton with a B.S. in Accounting. Prior to starting Giveback XP, Scott owned a fly-fishing travel company with outposts in Iceland and Guatemala. Scott has 24 years experience as an entrepreneur, growing and building businesses.
When he is not working, Scott likes to spend his time outdoors with Giveback XP mascot (Vela) and going to Bengals’ home and away games. #whodey! Scott is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Cincinnati with 3 prior board roles.
- Favorite Destination/City Nashville, Tennessee
- Favorite Sports Team Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite Hobby Fly Fishing