Andrew Gackenbach joins organization to head the retail department
LAS VEGAS — Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) is proud to announce the addition of Andrew Gackenbach as the new vice president of retail. Gackenbach brings more than 11 years of experience working for Goodwill Industries International to the position. He formerly served as the innovation and growth manager and international development manager. In his time with the organization, he has been instrumental in global expansion, playing a key role in building a presence in Latin America and opening the first Goodwill retail store in Brazil.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the Goodwill of Southern Nevada team,” said Rick Neal, president and CEO of Goodwill of Southern Nevada. “It is wonderful to have someone who has extensive experience within the organization fill this position. Andrew’s impressive track record in international business development with Goodwill International will provide a new level of insight and expertise to our retail division. He is passionate about our mission, and I am looking forward to the steps he takes to further our impact in the Las Vegas Valley.”
In his role as vice president of retail, Gackenbach will oversee all retail operations for Goodwill of Southern Nevada. He will provide leadership and strategy to facilitate expansion in the department and will oversee the execution of retail operations initiatives to increase profitability across the organization’s 17 stores and ecommerce with shopgoodwill.com, e-bay, and Amazon.
Gackenbach was born in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland College Park, earning bachelor’s degrees in economics and Spanish. He subsequently earned his MBA and a master’s degree in theology and spent 10 years living abroad in Brazil, Mexico and Columbia. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching soccer and spending time with his family.
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About Goodwill of Southern Nevada
Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada Inc. (Goodwill) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Goodwill is an innovative and sustainable social enterprise offering free career coaching, job placement, training programs, and education assistance with local employers in Southern Nevada and Goodwill. Goodwill operates two Career Centers and offers a Mobile Career Coach with community-based programs funded through the support of philanthropic giving, government grants, and by selling donated clothing and household items in 17 stores and online. For more information, or to find a Goodwill location near you, visit GoodwillVegas.org or follow us at @GoodwillVegas.