THE FAIR CATCH STORY

“My childhood was anything but ordinary. Both of my birth parents were addicts, and at the age of 16, I emancipated myself. In high school, I was as messed up as it gets. The first three years were mostly spent in detention. I was a kid with zero direction, I lacked positive influences, and I never thought about my future after high school. I entered my senior year severely credit deficient and on a clear track to drop out. I was in trouble and I knew it. Once my friends started talking about plans for after graduation, something clicked. Being stuck in my small town as a high school dropout simply wasn’t the life I saw for myself and I knew I had to switch it up.

Thankfully, my senior year we also got a new high school counselor, Christina Mackey-Greene. Little did she know how much her role would shape my life forever. Knowing that things needed to change, I scheduled a meeting with Christina and my high school principal, Aaron Hansen. I told them my story and I asked if there was anything that I could do to get my life turning in the right direction. Together they formed a plan and the strings that they pulled blew my mind. The next few months were filled with credit recovery, letters of recommendation, getting denied from college, appealing the denial, deep talks, and tough love. Their efforts helped me get accepted into college, which forever changed the course of my life.

Flash forward several years and I have built a life that I love. I am married to the woman of my dreams, have an amazing group of friends, and have found success in my career. I have also stayed in contact with Christina, and my wife and I have grown close with her and her family. In November of 2022, I helped Christina surprise her family with a trip to Las Vegas to visit us. During this time, we reminisced about life and dreamed up ways of giving back. It was here that the Fair Catch Foundation was born.

Participating in sports was among the first of my positive communal experiences; however, as I grew older, I quickly realized that not all of us start from the same place. A lack of finances to purchase quality resources should not be a barrier for kids to participate and grow in their communities. We’re here to alleviate some of that burden.”

- Jesse Revesz (Founder/President)

MEET THE BOARD

  • Jesse Revesz

    FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

    Jesse grew up in Washougal, WA, and is a product of the foster care system. Jesse loved sports from an early age but quickly realized that not all kids have access to the same resources.

    He emancipated himself from the state when he was 16 years old. Jesse graduated from Washougal High School in 2011 and went on to graduate from Eastern Washington University in 2015.

    He now lives in Las Vegas, NV with his wife Natalie. He is the Vice President of Sales for TPS, a construction material provider based out of Stanwood, WA.

    Jesse and his high school counselor, Christina Mackey-Greene, reunited several years after Jesse graduated from high school. Together they created the Fair Catch Foundation to reduce the financial barrier that often prevents kids from participating in school sports.

  • Christina Mackey-Greene

    CO-FOUNDER/VICE PRESIDENT

    Christina grew up in Yamhill, OR, and later attended Eastern Oregon University where she graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Discourse Studies and a minor in Secondary Education.

    After teaching English in Guadalajara, Mexico, for a year, Christina returned to Oregon and worked in higher education as a college admissions counselor for nine years. In 2010, Christina earned her Master’s in Counselor Education from Portland State University and joined Washougal School District as a high school counselor.

    After 11 dedicated years, Christina stepped down from her position to focus her time and energy on her family. She resides in Vancouver, WA, with her husband Josh, and two young children.

    Christina has a passion for helping young people, empowering them to find their strengths, and helping them to pursue their future goals.

  • Scott Beaudoin

    TREASURER

    Scott grew up in Phoenix, AZ playing multiple sports throughout his childhood. He later attended the University of San Diego where he graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy with an Emphasis in Information Systems in 2016. Scott started his career in Public Accounting and spent 5+ years working in various industries such as Technology, Renewable Energy, and Not-for-Profits.

    Scott now lives in San Diego, CA with his fiancé Taylor. He currently works for Full Swing Golf as a Senior Manager of Finance and Accounting.

  • Kylie Anderman

    SECRETARY

    Kylie grew up in Spokane, WA, and later attended Washington State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 2018. She has always possessed a strong passion for the community and volunteered for several nonprofits across the state of California. Today, she resides in Pasadena, CA as the Regional Sales Manager for Paycom.

  • Paisley Heckman

    MARKETING OFFICER

    Paisley is a driven professional with a strong background in healthcare administration and business management. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with both a Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree.

    Growing up in Stanwood, WA, Paisley developed a passion for sports and the lessons they teach. She has always been an athlete and enjoys staying active by participating in various sports leagues and activities.

    In addition to her sports activities, Paisley is a dedicated philanthropist who is deeply committed to making a positive impact in her community. She volunteers her time and resources to various charities and non-profit organizations and has helped raise thousands of dollars for causes she cares about.