Founder and President

Jeffrey Hartman is an innovative entrepreneur, author, and non-profit leader. Jeff was the founder and president of a digital forensics consulting firm for over two decades. In 2018, Jeff sold his interest in that company and “retired” from the business world. Jeff had been on the board of directors of The CareLink Foundation, a non-profit that provides micro-finance loans in the developing world. The founder of CareLink, and Jeff’s dear friend, Dr. Timothy Wall, MD, passed away unexpectedly at nearly the exact same time Jeff sold his business. Recognizing this as a “God Wink”,* Jeff became the president of The CareLink Foundation, continuing to promote the power of micro-finance as a force for good in the developing world. Jeff credits his faith for motivating him to do his best to make the world just a little bit better. Jeff also serves on the CareLink board of Directors.

While on a CareLink mission trip to Honduras, Jeff and his team were deeply moved by the suffering of children related to the unclean water problem, and became determined to help find answers. CareLink began to distribute water filters to communities in Honduras, and then Thirsty Child was born, aiming to make an impact on the global unsafe water crisis through water filter distribution, digging wells, and helping to engineer and build water sanitation systems globally through their staff and partners.

Advisor

Jennifer Mach is on the leadership team of the world's largest service club organization, Lions Clubs International, where she contributes to strategic and long range planning, and oversees service program development, volunteer engagement, and global advocacy. Prior to entering the nonprofit industry, Jennifer spent over fifteen years in marketing, building brands in both Director of Marketing and agency roles.

Jennifer lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband of over fifteen years, their two young children, and their dog Lucy. She enjoys being a part of the Naperville community, traveling, reading, and volunteering at her children's school and her church.

Advisor

Jeff has been engaged in philanthropy and the non-profit sector for over two decades. For more than twelve years, Jeff served in various executive roles with two of the largest community foundations in Illinois; culminating in him serving as President and CEO of a community foundation serving several counties in the Chicagoland area. During his time at the Foundation, Jeff and his team deployed philanthropic capital in support of sustainable, community projects. Jeff has a passion for “teaching people how to fish”, and believes this empowers individuals and families to better themselves and their communities for generations to come. Currently, Jeff owns Custom Cut Renovations, a general contracting company based in Naperville where he donates a portion of his revenue back to local non-profits. Jeff resides in Naperville with his wife, Erin, and their two daughters.